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Eybrow, Eyelids Twitching
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Eybrow, Eyelids Twitching
by Bhubiz, Feb 20, 2006 12:00AM
Hi, For the past few days my left eyebrow has started to move up and down rapidly,(twitching i think it's called). It used to happen before aswell but always used to go after a short period of time. Now it has been 3 days that this has happened and am worried as well as irritated by the twitching. I read somewhere that it can be due to less sleep, stress or high amount of caffeine intake. I sleep 7 to 8 hours, and drink 1 cup of coffee everyday. Please advise.
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Doctor's Answer
by Forum-OD-MP, Feb 20, 2006 12:00AM
there are multiple threads here aboput this, but its a common problem!
its called myokymia. its usually from stress or lack of sleep, but some people get it for no reason.
try a warm washcloth to slow it down. also i rx off-label use of Rx-only antihistamine eyedrops with much success...
good luck! its not dangerous, only annoying.
its called myokymia. its usually from stress or lack of sleep, but some people get it for no reason.
try a warm washcloth to slow it down. also i rx off-label use of Rx-only antihistamine eyedrops with much success...
good luck! its not dangerous, only annoying.
