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Eye twitches .  My left eyelid has been on/off twitching for the past week or two.Eye twitches . My left eyelid has been on/off twitching for the past week or two. I am going to the doctor tomorrow and plan on asking about it, but curious if any of you have experienced it for this long and why? I’m thinking stress related, but not 100% sure. It’s so annoying! Eta- it is sometimes in my right eye and both eyebrows.  

Answer 1

Being overly caffeinated does that to me.  

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@batten ahh, interesting. I have been having more caffeine lately.  

Answer 2

All the time. Allergies and stress

Answer 3

Dehydration, stress, caffeine

Answer 4

Same thing. Dr said stress

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@impletion that’s what I figured. Maybe I need a vacation!  

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@impletion try lubricating eye drops. It may help not a cure but may help.  

Answer 5

Stress Drink more water

Answer 6

Stress or being very tired causes my eye to twitch.  

Answer 7

Yes it is so annoying! I would guess stress or if you’ve had higher caffeine lately. It should go away in a few days. Try not to focus on it as much as you can.  

Answer 8

Too much caffeine

Answer 9

Mine does if I’m stressed or drank too much the night before

Answer 10

Stress! My left eye has been twitching for 3 weeks  

Answer 11

Eat a banana. Could be an old wives’ tale but that’s what I was told. Something about needing potassium. Might be worth a try. ‍♀️

Answer 12

Its usually from either stress of lack of sleep^

Answer 13

Too much caffeine

Answer 14

Potassium. I kicked the caffeine and it still twitches.  

Answer 15

I’m literally going through the same thing right now! I have never had a twitch last this long. I don’t feel stressed and have been drinking a ton of water. I’m hoping it will go away soon  

Answer 16

In my family it means stress. But adding water and eating better can't hurt.  

Answer 17

Usually stress. I get it all the time!  

Answer 18

It happens to me all the time. Usually stress. Dr said not to worry about it.  

Answer 19

Dont add extra potassium unless your dr says so

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@dampen agree- I am getting my labs done tomorrow ironically!  

Answer 20

I had it for a month or more awhile back and some one mentioned about needing more potassium? I tried eating some fruits/veggies with more potassium in them. Bananas are good. Can't hurt. It eventually went away. But I looked it up causes - alcohol intake, stress, fatigue, bright light, and possible eye irritation.  

Answer 21

Mine do that when I’m stressed. A few years ago I was having a bout of it and happened to be at the eye doctor for a checkup and mentioned it. I was surprised how seriously she took it! She said it’s one way the body handles stress. Sure enough once life calmed down the twitching went away.  

Answer 22

I get it with stress

Answer 23

Homeopathic cell salts have all 12 minerals For stress try eft acupressure tapping 20x a point 2 to 3 rounds Search on YouTube. I'm mind body counselor at Dunham counseling

Answer 24

Stress/ dehydration/ excess caffeine  

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@foreknowledge @fun1 Yes to all of these and lack of sleep too.  

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@foreknowledge I get too much sleep  8-10 hours per night. That’s probably my problem lol

Answer 25

It’ll stop as soon as you park in the doctors parking lot!  

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@cherianne but really hahah

Answer 26

Stress and too much caffeine is what does it for me. So annoying!  

Answer 27

I get this sometimes and I think it’s from lack of sleep!  

Answer 28

Haha my friend and I have right eyelid twitching. Probably tired, weather etc.  

Answer 29

Magnesium deficiency maybe. Usually at the end of the winter I do a cure of magnesium. People who are stressed, exercises or/and don’t sleep enough burn a lot of it.  

Answer 30

Stress and lack of sleep is when I get it the most

Answer 31

I have had this happen too, I’m sure it was stress and sleep issues, it resolved on it’s own

Answer 32

Low on potassium

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@orthognathous9 agree. Probably a combination of this, magnesium, and stress. But, having doctor verify not nerve related is a smart move.  

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@muleteer803 . yep. Never rely on FB for your medical advice.  

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@orthognathous9 definitely not relying solely on this page for medical advice. I have an apt tomorrow anyways and have had recent mris/cat scans of my brain, spine, and neck

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@fun1 . lol, yeah, I just play one on tv. Best wishes.  

Answer 33

I het eye twitches when i am very stressed out. And as soon as the stressful time passes it stops.  

Answer 34

Stop winking at me.  

Answer 35

Stress. And yes, two weeks is normal. I used to get them too.  

Answer 36

Stress or too much caffeine

Answer 37

I have. I was told that excessive strain on my eyes coupled with a lack of sleep did it. I started sleeping longer and that was it.  

Answer 38

I have left eye twitches too! I think it’s from lack of sleep, but not positive. We must look extra friendly winking at everyone  

Answer 39

Mine was dehydration. Once I just drank water more then half body weight for 3/4 days straight and got 8 hours a sleep a night it went away! It’s SOOOOO ANNOYING THOUGH!  

Answer 40

Take magnesium glycinate

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@christianachristian will ask my dr

Answer 41

I had that a couple years ago. Went to the dr. All she suggested was stress. I reduced some s stress and it went away. Good luck!  

Answer 42

I had this happen in my late 20’s due to stress from my job at the time. I even went to the doctor for it and that’s what it was.  

Answer 43

Stress I’ve been told can be a cause, glad you’re getting it checked out tho.  

Answer 44

Omg this happened to me before. I was stressed and extremely tired.  

Answer 45

I just had this last week! It subsided on its own but it was super annoying!