Eye twitch, turned to cheek twitch
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I'd go along wiht the stress/fatigue thing. I get it when I'm tired and most of my patients recover with a bit of rest.
If his vision is a bit iffy that won't help. He might get his eyes tested - do the basics yourself.
Are both eyes the same at long dist and close to and are they the same as someone else.
Any big differences will show up and can be pursued.
If his vision is a bit iffy that won't help. He might get his eyes tested - do the basics yourself.
Are both eyes the same at long dist and close to and are they the same as someone else.
Any big differences will show up and can be pursued.
He has also upgraded his specs a few days ago, seems to be a bit better now.
We persuaded him to shave his head and take his base ball cap off more often, as he is self conscious about his 'landing strip' bald patch. Unlike myself he has dark hair, which sticks out like dogs balls on his bald patch. I must admit, I did chortle a little when my wife persuaded him to take off his hat, and the area that never sees the sun came into view.
We persuaded him to shave his head and take his base ball cap off more often, as he is self conscious about his 'landing strip' bald patch. Unlike myself he has dark hair, which sticks out like dogs balls on his bald patch. I must admit, I did chortle a little when my wife persuaded him to take off his hat, and the area that never sees the sun came into view.
King Herald said:
He has also upgraded his specs a few days ago, seems to be a bit better now.
We persuaded him to shave his head and take his base ball cap off more often, as he is self conscious about his 'landing strip' bald patch. Unlike myself he has dark hair, which sticks out like dogs balls on his bald patch. I must admit, I did chortle a little when my wife persuaded him to take off his hat, and the area that never sees the sun came into view.
The eyelid twitch might be myokymia but the cheek twitch isn't. It might be worth seeing an actual neurologist or an ophthalmologist as it's possible this could be blepharospasm which requires different management and treatment.We persuaded him to shave his head and take his base ball cap off more often, as he is self conscious about his 'landing strip' bald patch. Unlike myself he has dark hair, which sticks out like dogs balls on his bald patch. I must admit, I did chortle a little when my wife persuaded him to take off his hat, and the area that never sees the sun came into view.
968 said:
The eyelid twitch might be myokymia but the cheek twitch isn't. It might be worth seeing an actual neurologist or an ophthalmologist as it's possible this could be blepharospasm which requires different management and treatment.
We did take him to see a neurologist, and she suggested a CAT scan, but that costs the equivalent of two months salary to this guy. And if there was anything amiss, he'd never be able to afford any sort of an operation to correct it. Not sure if it would reveal anything that could be corrected by medication either. There is no medical welfare in this country. Apart from dire emergency, a hospital can, and will, refuse to treat you. If you can't afford to get fixed, you stay broken. I do so love it when I hear British people scoff about the NHS, and having to wait two whole hours to see a doctor etc.
...not my first PH post, as imagined...
I have been having these symptoms recently - 40yrs, male, etc. I spoke to my dr - he suggested lower stress (it does seem to increase/manifest when stressful situations occur), eliminate/control caffeine, and improve nutrition (specifically potassium).
Controlling stress is difficult, but the caffeine and potassium/vitamin seem to help.
FYI, my 'twitch' is always the right eye/cheek - best luck.
I have been having these symptoms recently - 40yrs, male, etc. I spoke to my dr - he suggested lower stress (it does seem to increase/manifest when stressful situations occur), eliminate/control caffeine, and improve nutrition (specifically potassium).
Controlling stress is difficult, but the caffeine and potassium/vitamin seem to help.
FYI, my 'twitch' is always the right eye/cheek - best luck.
milos99 said:
...not my first PH post, as imagined...
I have been having these symptoms recently - 40yrs, male, etc. I spoke to my dr - he suggested lower stress (it does seem to increase/manifest when stressful situations occur), eliminate/control caffeine, and improve nutrition (specifically potassium).
Controlling stress is difficult, but the caffeine and potassium/vitamin seem to help.
FYI, my 'twitch' is always the right eye/cheek - best luck.
This almost exactly what the doc told our friend: stress, improve diet, less coffee, less beer, don't worry so much etc. The diet in the PI is terrible, mainly rice, fat and soft drinks. Our buddy does body building too, pretty stocky guy for a Filipino. I have been having these symptoms recently - 40yrs, male, etc. I spoke to my dr - he suggested lower stress (it does seem to increase/manifest when stressful situations occur), eliminate/control caffeine, and improve nutrition (specifically potassium).
Controlling stress is difficult, but the caffeine and potassium/vitamin seem to help.
FYI, my 'twitch' is always the right eye/cheek - best luck.
King Herald said:
This almost exactly what the doc told our friend: stress, improve diet, less coffee, less beer, don't worry so much etc. The diet in the PI is terrible, mainly rice, fat and soft drinks. Our buddy does body building too, pretty stocky guy for a Filipino.
Cheek twitch is not myokymia and probably isn't related to stress or tiredness. Most often the causes are unknown for such spasms. If they are problematic they can be treated with Botox injections, however they do need proper assessment. Gassing Station | Health Matters | Top of Page | What's New | My Stuff