Eyes twitching

[valeriedl]

I don't know if I'm explaining this right but my eyes will "twitch" or flutter back and forth. It's just real quick maybe a second or two.

Does this happen to anyone else?

[Nakamova]

Do your eyes move back and and forth (called nystagmus) rather than staying focused, or is it more of a rapid blinking thing, or maybe a twitch of the eyelid? If it's nystagmus then it might be aside effect of one of your meds and possibly a sign that the dose is a bit too high.

[McGill]

Taking Nakamova's suggestion a bit further, did you check with your pharmacist to see if the Rx will cause the eye twitching? They can inform you about any side effect(s) of any Rx you're taking.

[brain]

Eye twitching can also be part of several types of
seizures; however, your post does not define itself
more clearly.

I suffer from what Nak has posted - both types,
have had them all in my life, and they drive me
batty at times - while I don't get them all the time;
it does happen with or without medication(s).

There are other things that can cause this problem
as well, such as alcoholics, drug addicts, or those
who drinks alcohol and taking illegal or prescription
drugs for "fun".

Sometimes it could be a sign of allergic reaction
to something or overdose. Or there could be other
medical conditions that could trigger this as well.

We are not Medical Doctors here, although we do
have a couple on the board but even they are
unable to provide any advisories other than for
you to go and see a Physician and be checked out
thoroughly.

If you are taking Anti-Epileptic Drug(s), you should
request if one has not been performed in a long time
for a lab-work up, for our body (chemistry and
hematology levels including hormones) changes.
It may be a time for medication(s) adjustment or
for some other reason. If the Neurologist or Epileptologist
implies you are fine, you do have the right to have a
2nd opinion. I am a big advocate for 2nd opinions;
and speak to your General Practitioner or Primary
Physician or Family Physician for a follow up and
his/her recommendations if a 2nd opinion should be
considered and let your main Doctor review everything
and weigh the options.

This is about all the advice I could provide for you
at this point unless you could bring up more specifics.

[valeriedl]

Thanks everyone.

My eyes seem to go back and forth really quick, maybe only a second or two. My eye lids are still opened at the time.

I've mentioned this to my neruo, but he didn't seem to think it was anything serious.

I just wanted to know if this happens to anyone else too and what they thought caused it.

[Nakamova]

It definitely sounds like nystagmus to me, a med side effect.

[brain]

Thanks everyone.

My eyes seem to go back and forth really quick, maybe only a second or two. My eye lids are still opened at the time.

I've mentioned this to my neruo, but he didn't seem to think it was anything serious.

I just wanted to know if this happens to anyone else too and what they thought caused it.

Mine happens during a seizure now and then,
but as my postings have been posted before,
I have mitochondrial - so what I have wouldn't
apply in your case. Same application goes with
my eyes as well - being born this way; your
best bet would be seeing the Doctor and going
through the test or tests - and let them get
to the bottom line!

GOOD LUCK!