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Spitfire · 05-28-2004, 08:52 AM

Hey all,

I kinda have a problem, I have a twitch in my left eye. I have had it since at least monday (four days ago). Its sparatic but consistant, and really pissin me off. I did a good amout of research to find there isnt much more than-

Hemifacial spasms are caused by an abnormally positioned artery or loop of an artery that compresses cranial nerve VII where it exits from the brain stem. Muscles on one side of the face twitch involuntarily, usually beginning with the eyelid and then spreading to the cheek and mouth. Twitching may be intermittent at first but may become almost continuous.

Well when I first started working out, I stopped doing trap work because of symetry, they were bigger then surounding area.

I just started to train them again last week (which felt great by the way) Now I dont know if that had something to do with it, but it is a very odd coinsidence.

I am going crazy...

Vieope · 05-28-2004, 09:53 AM

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It appears most eye twiches are harmless, involuntary spasms of the tiny muscles surrounding the eye. Some causes are fatigue, squinting a lot, consuming too much caffeine, or working in a less than ideal visual environment, e.g., staring at a computer screens for long periods of time. Just like a muscle spasm at any other part of the body, an eye twitch can mean you've taxed your muscles and need to relax them.
At home treatments that may help include hot baths, warm or cold compresses, rinsing your eyes out with warm water, or administrating eye drops.
However persistent, more violent eye twitches could be a symptom of other physical or psychological ailments, such as undue stress or temper tantrums, neurological damage, or even epilepsy.
A blepharospasm is the medical term for twitching that usually involves both eyelids and can result in embarrassing social episodes, most commonly attributed to stress. Some sufferers seek relief from the involuntary spasms with botox injections and anti-epileptic drugs that can relax the surrounding muscles.
The more serious hemifacial spasm can involve violent twitching that extends to the side of the face, and can affect speech and eating. This is usually a result of inflammed nerves and should be treated by an opthlamologist.
If your innocent eye twitching becomes more persistent, a trip to the eye doctor would be well advised.

Spitfire · 05-28-2004, 11:37 AM

Thanks V
That helps help alot. Though an eye doctor wont help. I am just hopeing it goes away soon. I am able to massage my temple to make it sorta seize.
Thanks again man.

animalmachine · 05-28-2004, 11:48 AM

i had a slight weird twich in my left eye last week. fortunately it went away over last weekend. every cause that was mentioned applies to me. i'm guessing the weekend rest cured it.

Spitfire · 05-28-2004, 11:56 AM

Lucky bastard
The twitch is small but consistant. I cant even see it in the mirror. It better go away.
Im going crazy

DrChiro · 05-28-2004, 12:21 PM

I have dealt with many people (including myself) who have had this problem.....usually it is nothing to worry about.

I have found that supplementing with magnesium (250 mg/day)and calcium (1000mg/day)....seems to take care of 95% of them within a few days.

Certain stimulants (caffeine, ephedra, etc.), and medications (thyroid meds especially)...can cause them as well.....are you taking anything along these lines?

Spitfire · 06-06-2004, 01:16 PM

Thanks Doc, I will do that. Ill let you know if it helps.
I am not takeing any thing along those lines. I did stop taking all supp I was on. Im not sure at this point what, if any of the supps are causing other problems Ive been having...
Anyway I was wondering if you could take a look at another thread of mine, BandAidWoman gave me good advise, If there is anything you could recommend I would really appreciate it, Thanks again, Spitfire

http://www.ironmagazineforums.com/sh...ad.php?t=31306 (Need alittle help with this)

mousie · 06-06-2004, 02:53 PM

You wouldn't happen to be taking one of those myostatin neutralizing products, would you? I tried taking Biotest's Myostat for a while, and one of my eyes started twitching! Once I stopped taking it, the twitching stopped.

Spitfire · 06-06-2004, 02:54 PM

No, but thank you

Spitfire · 06-18-2004, 09:04 AM

Thanks again Doc, I 'think' the twitches has stopped because of the cal. and mag. I took them all last week, the twitches stopped friday night but left them at work on friday so they came back on sunday night but all week Ive noticed them subside after taking them to the point where I dont even feel them
Thanks Doc

05-28-2004, 08:52 AM	#1
Spitfire Im hungry Elite Member Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: South Florida Posts: 2,778 Photos: 2	:twitch: Hey all, I kinda have a problem, I have a twitch in my left eye. I have had it since at least monday (four days ago). Its sparatic but consistant, and really pissin me off. I did a good amout of research to find there isnt much more than- Hemifacial spasms are caused by an abnormally positioned artery or loop of an artery that compresses cranial nerve VII where it exits from the brain stem. Muscles on one side of the face twitch involuntarily, usually beginning with the eyelid and then spreading to the cheek and mouth. Twitching may be intermittent at first but may become almost continuous. Well when I first started working out, I stopped doing trap work because of symetry, they were bigger then surounding area. I just started to train them again last week (which felt great by the way) Now I dont know if that had something to do with it, but it is a very odd coinsidence. I am going crazy...
	Prohibition goes beyond the bounds of reason in that it attempts to control a man's appetite by legislation, and makes a crime out of things that are not crimes. Abraham Lincoln I hate to advocate drugs, alcohol, violence, or insanity to anyone, but they've always worked for me. Hunter S. Thompson RIP

05-28-2004, 11:37 AM	#3
Spitfire Im hungry Elite Member Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: South Florida Posts: 2,778 Photos: 2	Thanks V That helps help alot. Though an eye doctor wont help. I am just hopeing it goes away soon. I am able to massage my temple to make it sorta seize. Thanks again man.
	Prohibition goes beyond the bounds of reason in that it attempts to control a man's appetite by legislation, and makes a crime out of things that are not crimes. Abraham Lincoln I hate to advocate drugs, alcohol, violence, or insanity to anyone, but they've always worked for me. Hunter S. Thompson RIP

05-28-2004, 11:56 AM	#5
Spitfire Im hungry Elite Member Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: South Florida Posts: 2,778 Photos: 2	Lucky bastard The twitch is small but consistant. I cant even see it in the mirror. It better go away. Im going crazy
	Prohibition goes beyond the bounds of reason in that it attempts to control a man's appetite by legislation, and makes a crime out of things that are not crimes. Abraham Lincoln I hate to advocate drugs, alcohol, violence, or insanity to anyone, but they've always worked for me. Hunter S. Thompson RIP

05-28-2004, 12:21 PM	#6
DrChiro addicted to the crack Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: houston, tx Posts: 798	I have dealt with many people (including myself) who have had this problem.....usually it is nothing to worry about. I have found that supplementing with magnesium (250 mg/day)and calcium (1000mg/day)....seems to take care of 95% of them within a few days. Certain stimulants (caffeine, ephedra, etc.), and medications (thyroid meds especially)...can cause them as well.....are you taking anything along these lines?
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06-06-2004, 01:16 PM	#7
Spitfire Im hungry Elite Member Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: South Florida Posts: 2,778 Photos: 2	Thanks Doc, I will do that. Ill let you know if it helps. I am not takeing any thing along those lines. I did stop taking all supp I was on. Im not sure at this point what, if any of the supps are causing other problems Ive been having... Anyway I was wondering if you could take a look at another thread of mine, BandAidWoman gave me good advise, If there is anything you could recommend I would really appreciate it, Thanks again, Spitfire http://www.ironmagazineforums.com/sh...ad.php?t=31306 (Need alittle help with this)
	Prohibition goes beyond the bounds of reason in that it attempts to control a man's appetite by legislation, and makes a crime out of things that are not crimes. Abraham Lincoln I hate to advocate drugs, alcohol, violence, or insanity to anyone, but they've always worked for me. Hunter S. Thompson RIP

05-28-2004, 11:48 AM	#4
animalmachine Registered User Join Date: May 2004 Posts: 206 Photos: 4	i had a slight weird twich in my left eye last week. fortunately it went away over last weekend. every cause that was mentioned applies to me. i'm guessing the weekend rest cured it.

06-06-2004, 02:53 PM	#8
mousie Registered User Join Date: Mar 2004 Posts: 692	You wouldn't happen to be taking one of those myostatin neutralizing products, would you? I tried taking Biotest's Myostat for a while, and one of my eyes started twitching! Once I stopped taking it, the twitching stopped.
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06-06-2004, 02:54 PM	#9
Spitfire Im hungry Elite Member Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: South Florida Posts: 2,778 Photos: 2	No, but thank you
	Prohibition goes beyond the bounds of reason in that it attempts to control a man's appetite by legislation, and makes a crime out of things that are not crimes. Abraham Lincoln I hate to advocate drugs, alcohol, violence, or insanity to anyone, but they've always worked for me. Hunter S. Thompson RIP

06-18-2004, 09:04 AM	#10
Spitfire Im hungry Elite Member Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: South Florida Posts: 2,778 Photos: 2	Thanks again Doc, I 'think' the twitches has stopped because of the cal. and mag. I took them all last week, the twitches stopped friday night but left them at work on friday so they came back on sunday night but all week Ive noticed them subside after taking them to the point where I dont even feel them Thanks Doc
	Prohibition goes beyond the bounds of reason in that it attempts to control a man's appetite by legislation, and makes a crime out of things that are not crimes. Abraham Lincoln I hate to advocate drugs, alcohol, violence, or insanity to anyone, but they've always worked for me. Hunter S. Thompson RIP

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