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Eyelid Twitching
Hello,
My left upper eyelid has been twitching NONSTOP for 8 days. At first I thought the lights were flickering but that was not the case. Is this called myokymia? I have googled this and I don't think it's what I describe. Mine is constant. It only stops when I open my eyes all othe way. If I am looking down at something, my eyelid goes crazy. It's like a fluttering/quivering motion.
I know I can't be diagnosed on the web, but is this an emergency? Should I consult a neurologist??? I googled it and I read through some medical text books and it seems as though it could be a brain stem tumor or MS. I am about ready to cut my eyelid off. I am not kidding! Thanks everyone.
My left upper eyelid has been twitching NONSTOP for 8 days. At first I thought the lights were flickering but that was not the case. Is this called myokymia? I have googled this and I don't think it's what I describe. Mine is constant. It only stops when I open my eyes all othe way. If I am looking down at something, my eyelid goes crazy. It's like a fluttering/quivering motion.
I know I can't be diagnosed on the web, but is this an emergency? Should I consult a neurologist??? I googled it and I read through some medical text books and it seems as though it could be a brain stem tumor or MS. I am about ready to cut my eyelid off. I am not kidding! Thanks everyone.
Dear Dr. Feldman,
Thank you for your response!
Thank you for your response!
MEDICAL PROFESSIONAL
Dear HoneyBFly81,
This does sound like ocular myokymia; however, a diagnosis cannot be made over the internet. I would recommend that you seek the care of an eyeMD.
Dr. Feldman
Sandy T. Feldman, M.D., M.S.
ClearView Eye and Laser Medical Center
San Diego, California
This does sound like ocular myokymia; however, a diagnosis cannot be made over the internet. I would recommend that you seek the care of an eyeMD.
Dr. Feldman
Sandy T. Feldman, M.D., M.S.
ClearView Eye and Laser Medical Center
San Diego, California
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