is this normal?

[toni175]

My fiance has been twitching his mouth involuntarily for the past 3mos--now in the past 48hrs its graduated to pushing his tongue into the back of his lower teeth with his mouth open or pushing his tongue to the front of his lower teeth behind his lower lip--he says he's just stressed with work and family and its coming out like this--but he can't stop it. Its disturbing to watch.  He is also a nail bitter. His facial muscles are feeling fatigue from this- and of course he won't see a doctor.  Could this be all from stress or is  something else going on?  can anyone shed some light on the situation--please>

[DrNoopurMD]

Hi,

How are you?
Yes most likely it stress is causing these symptoms. This could be a tic which may go away on its own.
I would suggest you to ask him to relax and take it easy for the next few days. Breathing exercises and meditation will also help him.
If the symptoms persist please convince him to see a doctor. Take care!

[Carol in PA]

If this is an involuntary movement, it may be a tic.
Supplemental magnesium can help this.  You can google for many articles.

Carol