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how do i stop my eye from twitching

by dmann101, May 20, 2008 08:40PM
for about three months my eyelids have been twitching. first it was my bottom right eyelid. then that stoped.now my upper left eyelid. why is it twitching and how do i stop it?
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by PaulMD, May 20, 2008 10:42PM
Hi there.

These twitchings are called "myokymias" and are spontaneous movements of the muscles controlling the eyelids.  These are most commonly due to stress, anxiety, or inadequate sleep.  Rarely, this could be the beginning of motor or movement disorders but is very unlikely to develop.  I suggest you avoid the triggering factors such as stress, lack of sleep and anxiety, and to report to your doctor any changes or progression that you may observe.

Regards.
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