does anyone ever get a twitch in their upper eyelid from stress? It usually only happens when I'm under a lot of pressure and or drinking a lot of coffee which is very rare for me. Nowadays it's been an all day thing happening left and right... anyone else? I'm not even on YET!
Eye Twitch
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How to treat an eye twitch
There are really three basic approaches to the treatment of blepharospasm: drug therapy, surgery and supportive or preventative therapy. Drug therapy for eye twitching is a somewhat unpredictable type of treatment and doesn’t always produce long lasting results. Some drugs work for some people and not for others. Arriving at a satisfactory treatment regimen takes a great deal of patience and the direct supervision of a neurologist.
Before embarking upon a surgical treatment, most doctors will suggest a trial of BOTOX® Injections which is very often quite effective and also quite safe. BOTOX® is administered through a few tiny injections of the highly purified protein into the muscle to block nerve impulses that trigger eye twitching. BOTOX® Injections are a simple and quick, minimally invasive treatment that can deliver dramatic results for patients suffering from blepharospasm. If neither drug nor the non invasive approach of BOTOX® Injections are successful, then surgery may be considered.
Preventative measures are important. Since stress causes almost all muscle problems, including blepharospasm, to worsen, it is important to minimize and avoid stress. Whether this means embarking upon stress management through cognitive therapy, occupational therapy, or other types of group therapy or support meetings, these methods of improving and developing coping mechanisms should be explored.
In general, the approach to the treatment of bleparospasm varies with its severity.
Mild Eye Twitching
Severe Eye Twitching
There are really three basic approaches to the treatment of blepharospasm: drug therapy, surgery and supportive or preventative therapy. Drug therapy for eye twitching is a somewhat unpredictable type of treatment and doesn’t always produce long lasting results. Some drugs work for some people and not for others. Arriving at a satisfactory treatment regimen takes a great deal of patience and the direct supervision of a neurologist.
Before embarking upon a surgical treatment, most doctors will suggest a trial of BOTOX® Injections which is very often quite effective and also quite safe. BOTOX® is administered through a few tiny injections of the highly purified protein into the muscle to block nerve impulses that trigger eye twitching. BOTOX® Injections are a simple and quick, minimally invasive treatment that can deliver dramatic results for patients suffering from blepharospasm. If neither drug nor the non invasive approach of BOTOX® Injections are successful, then surgery may be considered.
Preventative measures are important. Since stress causes almost all muscle problems, including blepharospasm, to worsen, it is important to minimize and avoid stress. Whether this means embarking upon stress management through cognitive therapy, occupational therapy, or other types of group therapy or support meetings, these methods of improving and developing coping mechanisms should be explored.
In general, the approach to the treatment of bleparospasm varies with its severity.
Mild Eye Twitching
Will usually go away on its own
Cut down on stress
Rest up
Cut down on stress
Rest up
Severe Eye Twitching
Medication (different depending on situation) usually to relax muscles
Botox injections
Surgery only for the severest of cases that hamper vision
Eye Twitch - Preventive Measures
Stress management - keep stress under control
Get plenty of sleep to keep eye muscles rested
When in vision intensive scenarios such as computer work, take frequent breaks to give the eyes a break
Botox injections
Surgery only for the severest of cases that hamper vision
Eye Twitch - Preventive Measures
Stress management - keep stress under control
Get plenty of sleep to keep eye muscles rested
When in vision intensive scenarios such as computer work, take frequent breaks to give the eyes a break
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mikeswift said:
Holy cow, yes! Both eyelids if I'm under a LOT of stress. You have to reduce the stress. I don't even drink coffee so it's always been from stress for me. Once I relax, the twitching stops. My wife gets it when she's had a stressful day, too.
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Man I've had this problem for as long as I can remember. I just figured I was going from half retarded to full blown...whew.
believe it or not I think going back on is going to help reduce my stress if that makes any sense. Years ago I remember trying a natural herb supp I think it was kava kava that was good for reducing stress related symptoms and it helped make them dissapear. I'm going to look into it again and try it out. I'll post how it goes.
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