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Posted by CCF Neuro MD on October 11, 1997 at 22:24:54:

In Reply to: eye twitching posted by michelle on October 07, 1997 at 15:42:35:

: lately, i seem to have a problem with my right eye involuntarily twitching. it is not that noticable to others, but i find
  it to be unbelievably annoying!! i have no idea what causes it, is it possibly stress related, or am i a freak??
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Hello, Michelle,
  Isolated facial twitching can be both physiological or pathological. The physiological ones are usually stress-related, and tend to get better over time.  The worrisome ones are typically accompanied by other neurologic symptoms. The common associated symptoms are headaches, the spread to other parts of the face and even body, vision problems, and slurred speech.  If any of these are present, the sequence of events become very important to help your doctor make a diagnosis, looking for clues of either focal seizures or other movement disorders.  The way yours presented, though, seems to be physiological.  However, to be certain that we are not dealing with a neurological condition, I think you should go to your neurologist to get it checked out.  He or she may find brain imaging or brain wave test (EEG) warranted based on the physical and neuro exam.  If coming to Cleveland is not a big deal, we will be happy to see you at our out patient department.  Feel free to call [phone] ext. 45559 for your appointment.
This information is provided for general medical educational purpose only.  Please consult your physician for the diagnostic and treatment options of your specific condition.