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Wagon Mound, NM

Does anyone know anything about eyelid twitching? Mine had been twitching about a month and a half. Called doctor she said nothing to worry about. Wondering if it has anything to do with fibro.

June 9, 2020
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Members shared widespread experiences with eyelid twitching in fibromyalgia, with many describing upper or lower lid twitching that lasts... Read more

Members shared widespread experiences with eyelid twitching in fibromyalgia, with many describing upper or lower lid twitching that lasts anywhere from a few days to several weeks and comes and goes unpredictably. Several members pointed to possible causes including stress, eye strain from computer work, dry eyes, and fibromyalgia's effects on nerves, with some finding relief through firm pressure, vision checks, managing anxiety, or medications like Gabapentin. A recurring theme was the frustration of visible, persistent twitching that feels maddening yet tends to ease over time, with community members offering both practical suggestions and reassurance that this symptom is common and manageable.

A MyFibroTeam Member

Because Fibromyalgia is a nerve disease, all kinds of twitching is common. I have found over time, these twitches, come and go. When I have trouble with anxiety, they are worse.
I have neuropathy in my feet. My toes used to twitch a lot. I use Yoder's Herbal Tonic. It has a lot of herbs in it. This calms my toes down so they aren't twitch.

June 9, 2020
A MyFibroTeam Member

hi i get it drives me crazy as i can see it doing it

June 10, 2020
A MyFibroTeam Member

Hi Rachel, I’m in the same boat as you. My left eyelid has been twitching for about 6 weeks. I get a lot of other muscle twitching randomly all over my body. I absolutely hate it.

June 10, 2020
A MyFibroTeam Member

I get all kinds of twitching, including face and eyelid

June 9, 2020
A MyFibroTeam Member

i used to get it a lot - get your vision checked, and just hold it firmly to stop it. & try Gabapentin - wrkd really well for me.

June 24, 2020

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