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eyelid is twitching


Posted: Dec 20, 2010

My right eyelid has been twitching for several days now.  It is driving me crazy.  Last night I looked in the mirror to see it twitch and it looks like I am sending a secret message via morris code!  Any suggestions to make it stop.  If I keep my hand over my eye to apply pressure to the lid, it stops, but I can not keep my hand on my face all day long.  I have wondered if muscle relaxers will stop it, as I take them for my back and GI tract when they acts up, but have not tried them for this and not sure if it will help.  Greatly appreciate any suggestions!

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an idea - sm

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When this happens to me, I try to replenish my electrolytes with something like coconut water (you can find it in carboard containers) or "Emergen-C" (a powder which comes in packets). Gatorade might be a good choice, too. Anything to replenish your electrolytes, particularly at this time of year when it's quite dry.

hope that helps. good luck!

Thanks, I will try that - cindy

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My electrolytes always seem to run just a tad below the low end of normal all the time, so maybe they are lower than just a tad right now. I am diabetic, so I try to stay away from Gatorade or anything with sugars other than natural fruit sugars in them, but will see if I can get the coconut water or the Emergen-C. Thanks for the tip.

my doctor said - ket

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When I had it, I was told by doctor that it was from "tired eyes." I haven't had it for awhile, but when I do, I just try to rest my eyes and get more sleep.

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