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I have been suffering from schizoaffective disorder. Please help.
Query: Hi doctor, I was diagnosed with schizoaffective disorder a few years back. I have been on injections of Flupentixol. However, I experienced side effects of this drug long-term in my body, and my mouth would open up and twitch uncontrollably when I talk or when I am stationary. I was often unaware un... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to iclniq.com. I understand your concern. You have been diagnosed with schizoaffective disorder and have been taking Flupentixol injections for the past 10 years. You are currently on a biweekly dose of 0.25 ml but are experiencing side effects of involuntary mouth movements, potenti... Read Full »
I have burning and twitching eyes from computer use. Why?
Query: Hi doctor, I am a 66 year old male, who has a normal eyesight. Last week while I was watching a film on my laptop, suddenly both my eyelids started twitching (fluttering). After that, whenever I look at a computer for more than 15 minutes, the burning sensation starts. The same is true while I read... Read Full »
Answer: Hello,Welcome to icliniq.com.Twitching of the eyelids can happen due to the following reasons:Fatigue following excessive usage.Spontaneous nerve discharge (very common and benign).Irritation of nerves due to vascular pathology and mass effect.Hemifacial spasm.Apart from Refresh tears, you can use a... Read Full »
I have twitching and night sweats post-brain surgery. why?
Query: Hello doctor, I had a hemangioblastoma tumor removed from the back right cerebellum last year. The operation was successful and the tumor was 100 % removed. Before my surgery, I felt some twitching, night sweats, and headaches. I no longer have headaches, but I am having some night sweats and my twi... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. These symptoms may not be related to the lesion in your brain. Have you got your blood sugars checked? Have you been eating well? Consult a physician to get liver renal functions done. Read Full »
What causes pulsating feeling under left eye?
Query: Hello, I am a 35 year old male. For a week now I have been feeling a pulsating nerve under my right eye. It is not on the eyelid, approximately 3-4 cm below it. It is present only sometimes and visible when I look at the mirror. Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I reviewed your history. It seems from the history that you are having twitching of the eyelid. No need to worry as most of the times it is a benign event and will decrease on its own. The common causes of twitching are stress, lack of sleep and excessive intake of ca... Read Full »
I am experiencing twitching of my eyelids for years now. What are they?
Query: Hello doctor, Some symptoms have been bothering me for years. They are like ticks or pulses that can occur anywhere in the body, such as in the eyelid. When I was about 20 years old, I would stay up late on the computer and I started to feel like there were rays in my head that closed my left eye. I... Read Full »
Dr. Florilyn Joyce Chulsi Bentrez
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and can understand your concern. Is it present even when you sleep well? Is your stress level more than usual, interfering with your sleep and mood? Are you worried or depressed? What are your other medical conditions? The first line of treatment is s... Read Full »
I have spasm and twitching in leg. Is it due to DVT?
Query: Hello doctor, I had a calf DVT in my paired perineal veins about 4 months ago. This was probably the result of dropping a heavy object on my foot. I did not have any pain in my calf, but foot pain just foot bruising and pain that would not let up (with no fracture). I was out on Eliquis for 3 month... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. This slight tightness or twitching is not classically indicative of development of DVT. This may be related to past injury or after effect of DVT. Also, there is no provoking factor now for DVT and there are no classical symptoms of DVT. I guess, provocation last tim... Read Full »
Are mild arthritic changes in my spine limiting my neck movement?
Query: Hello doctor, I had a disk herniation from C2 to C3, which seems to have cleared up in the most recent image. I also have sporadic twitching of muscles all over my body, and the main problem now is the rotation of the head, and sometimes the head tilts left. My MRI reports suggest mild arthritic cha... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and understand your concern. Your MRI (magnetic resonance imaging) report suggests (attachments removed to protect the patient's identity) degenerative disk disease, and the disk bulging is mainly due to the degeneration, which is causing indentati... Read Full »
What causes right sided throbbing headache and twitching eyelid of the same side?
Query: Hello doctor, Over the past year, I have been experiencing a throbbing sensation on the back right of my head and my right eyelid is twitching. I take pictures and I see that over time I have developed very bad dark circles and it seems like my eyes are also sunken. I think I have hemifacial spasm... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I can understand your concern. I have gone through the image you have attached (attachment removed to protect patient identity). By your history and description, the possibility of migraine headache is more likely. But I want to know a few more things to confirm t... Read Full »
How to get rid of twitching eyelids?
Query: Hi doctor, I am a reasonably healthy 39-year-old male with health anxiety. I will be the first to admit it, and I am trying to mitigate it. For a long time, whenever something happens to my body, I tend to think the worst. With that said, for about a month now, on and off my right lower eyelid has ... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I carefully went through your question and would explain that this eyelid twitching is not a sign of any serious neurological disorder. As you mentioned, it could be related to anxiety, dehydration, caffeine intake or insomnia, or prolonged screentime. I would recommend... Read Full »
I am having twitching of eyelids and black dots float around my eye. What could it be?
Query: Hello doctor, I am 16 years old, and I am very worried about the health of my eyes. I have been having two problems with my eyes recently. One of my ongoing problems is twitch with my eyelids. I cannot keep my eye open for too long without this happening. It bothers me and distracts me a lot at scho... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Twitching eyes are due mostly to dry eyes in your age because of exposure to the computer monitor and prolonged use of mobile phone, which can be taken care of by the use of artificial tears (lubricating eye drops). The important issue is your left eye redness and bl... Read Full »