My granddaughter has begun to have twitches

[gaillynn]

My 9 yeare old grandaughter started out with a twitch that was only the side of her face and mouth. She had a MRI and it was clear. Now she twitches her head, shoulder and face ( right side). She twitches so hard that her ear hurts her. I am so worried about her but the doctors don't seem concerned. She tries to stop but that causes a terrible headache. I tell her not to try to stop.  I massaged her shoulders and neck and it felt good to her but the twitches continued even while I was doing it. Please let me know what you think.

Grandma Stradinger

[Carol in PA]

Magnesium deficiency can cause muscle twitching and involuntary muscle contractions (clonus).

This article, "The Importance of Magnesium to Human Nutrition," by Michael Schachter M.D., is very informative.
http://www.mbschachter.com/importance_of_magnesium_to_human.htm
(If the url is removed, you can google for the name of the article and the author.)

It's also possible that your granddaughter's twitching is a tic, in which case the magnesium will also be helpful.

Wishing you the best,
Carol

[DrNavneetMD]

Hello Dear,
You should consult a neurologist and go in for EEG tests to know the electrical activity of the brain.Also a CT scan should be done to know any pathology.Unless all the neurological investigations are done,the diagnosis cannot be confirmed.
Best