Arrrggghhhhh....

[MaxineC]

So, on top of the headache that I've had for almost 6 weeks non-stop (yes, I am seeing a specialist!) I have developed the worse twitch in my right eye... I look like the love child of Ann Robinson & Harry Rednap!!!

Has anybody had similar problems? (not relating to potentially having famous parents ;) ) If so, what worked for you, in regards to stopping it, and did you win huge damages in the paternity suit? (relating to possibly having famous parents :D ).

It's driving me totally insane.... Ok, more insane than I was! :crazy:

[slodgedad]

So, on top of the headache that I've had for almost 6 weeks non-stop (yes, I am seeing a specialist!) I have developed the worse twitch in my right eye... I look like the love child of Ann Robinson & Harry Rednap!!!

Has anybody had similar problems? (not relating to potentially having famous parents ;) ) If so, what worked for you, in regards to stopping it, and did you win huge damages in the paternity suit? (relating to possibly having famous parents :D ).

It's driving me totally insane.... Ok, more insane than I was! :crazy:

Is that why you've suddenly become dyslexic at Scrabble?,,,:bowdown:

[MaxineC]

Is that why you've suddenly become dyslexic at Scrabble?,,,:bowdown:


Quite possibly... I've also reverted to being a 3yo as far as my speech is concerned! :eek:

Worrying times :(

[Jelly Baby]

I think you need to investigate whether or not you may have a hemi facial spasm. It is something I have and I receive treatment in Tenerife. It will involve an MRI scan. If you want to natter about it further just let me know. I hope your "twitch" is something different that clears up on its own.

PS: Are you seeing a neurologist?

[MaxineC]

I think you need to investigate whether or not you may have a hemi facial spasm. It is something I have and I receive treatment in Tenerife. It will involve an MRI scan. If you want to natter about it further just let me know. I hope your "twitch" is something different that clears up on its own.

PS: Are you seeing a neurologist?

Yes, I am seeing a neurologist, and supposedly one of the best... What is this hemi facial spasm (sounds poo :( ). I'm seeing the specialist again tomorrow (actually, that should read later today! ;) ) Should I mention this to him? Of course I have mentioned my twitching eye, but up until now it has been dismissed as 'one of those things'... It's making even the simplest jobs difficult, let alone take a bloody photo... Not impressed! :(

[slodgedad]

Feel yourself lucky. Maxine, at least it looks like it's treatable.

Some are not so fortunate.

[cainaries]

You sound in even worse shape than we are in this house, Maxine. Hope it sorts itself out. Not Bell's Palsey is it? Which I can't spell. Can you close the bad eye? OH had this and slept with the bad eye wide open and I can't tell you how spooky that was.

[MaxineC]

Now is not the time to be feeling myself... I've been told that will make me blind! :eek: :D

I'm not sure it is treatable, in fact only last week the doctor told me it maybe something I just have to get used to. There's other things going on too, that I'm not prepared to discuss on here, and it's all making me very anxious and miserable... Having a bad headache is rotten enough, having it for 6 weeks non-stop is an absolute nightmare... :(

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You sound in even worse shape than we are in this house, Maxine. Hope it sorts itself out. Not Bell's Palsey is it? Which I can't spell. Can you close the bad eye? OH had this and slept with the bad eye wide open and I can't tell you how spooky that was.


That's it Cainaries, cheer me up when I'm already down... :eek: ;)

Yes, I can close it, but it flickers constantly, even when I'm sleeping (according to OH)...

[Jelly Baby]

Yes, I am seeing a neurologist, and supposedly one of the best... What is this hemi facial spasm (sounds poo :( ). I'm seeing the specialist again tomorrow (actually, that should read later today! ;) ) Should I mention this to him? Of course I have mentioned my twitching eye, but up until now it has been dismissed as 'one of those things'... It's making even the simplest jobs difficult, let alone take a bloody photo... Not impressed! :(

A hemi facial spasm is caused when the outer coating of a facial nerve is damaged, which means it “mis-fires”. This is what causes the twitching. There are varying degrees of severity. It can be that you have a twitchy eye, right through to severe facial contortions. It is different for everyone and most common in women.

In America they operate quite routinely and the success rate is quite high. That is the “cure”. However a very common treatment is botox injections which you have around the eye. This stops the nerve that is misbehaving from making the eye twitch or the facial muscles tick. The effects last for around 3 to 4 months.

I have been having the botox treatment via my neurologist as she is not happy to do the operation. However I recently met a neurosurgeon who is happy to discuss the possibility with me.

A twitchy eye and/or twitchy facial muscles will definitely cause you headaches. The eye gets tired trying to focus which results in a headache. I am speaking from experience.

Do mention it tomorrow as a good neurologist will know what a hemi-facial spasm is. An MRI will give you a diagnosis one way or another. If it is a hemi-facial spasm and you do decide to “live with it“, be prepared for people to mention it to you, as if you didn’t know. I have lost count of the number of times I have been told “did you know your eye is twitching?” or asked “why is your eye twitching?”

Good luck tomorrow (well, today) and fingers crossed your neurologist can give you some answers!

[Goforgold]

I developed a sort of twitch in my right eye a few years ago and found out it was due to either lack of sleep or stress. It came and went for several years and now has disappeared. Since then I've read this twitch is very common in people. Hopefully your twitch is similar Max. Sorry to hear you've still got that wretched headache. :(

[cainaries]

Now is not the time to be feeling myself... I've been told that will make me blind! :eek: :D

I'm not sure it is treatable, in fact only last week the doctor told me it maybe something I just have to get used to. There's other things going on too, that I'm not prepared to discuss on here, and it's all making me very anxious and miserable... Having a bad headache is rotten enough, having it for 6 weeks non-stop is an absolute nightmare... :(

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That's it Cainaries, cheer me up when I'm already down... :eek: ;)

Yes, I can close it, but it flickers constantly, even when I'm sleeping (according to OH)...

I didn't mean to make you feel worse! (If that's even possible). Doesn't sound like Bell's Palsy if you can close the eye. At least that's one thing you can tick off the list. Let us know how you get on today and tell the neurologist absolutely everything that's wrong with you.

[dokgolf]

I would think that as it has developed after weeks of headaches, that it is probably down to a lack of nourishing sleep. Good luck with the neurologist today! P.S. Thats also probably why you have the speech capabilities of a 3yo. I suffer from chronic fatigue and display the same traits at times.

[anegib]

Do hope you start feeling better soon

[TOTO 99]

:old: Let's face it Max, you're no spring chicken.....lol..............there, don't you feel better now?

[Jelly Baby]

Reading back I do seem a bit doom and gloom - sorry Maxine :ashamed:

Hope you find the way forward with the neurologist today but perhaps there are some self help measures you can take to help yourself; taking time out to chill, getting enough sleep and relaxation etc. Friends of mine who have had health issues between them see a homeopath who has been a huge help. I am thinking of going to see them myself actually. If you want the details let me know.

Good luck!

[karinagal]

I've been prescribed Amitriptyline (spelling?) for another problem but when I started having continual headaches they increased the dose and the headaches stopped ..... Now I have to say that the headaches were probably not in the same league as yours - they were painful but not excruciating... Either way, I hope you get it sorted soon as being in constant pain will drain you of all energy... Sending love and hugs..

[Malteser Monkey]

How long you had this Max ?

I get this on and off normally when I am over tired, but it doesn't last longer than a day at a time tho

[Megaloo]

Hope you get some answers today and are soon feeling much better and headache goes.

[Goforgold]

I've been prescribed Amitriptyline (spelling?) for another problem but when I started having continual headaches they increased the dose and the headaches stopped ..... Now I have to say that the headaches were probably not in the same league as yours - they were painful but not excruciating... Either way, I hope you get it sorted soon as being in constant pain will drain you of all energy... Sending love and hugs..

After lengthy tests I ended up at a neuro surgeon and he put me on Amitriptyline which made the headaches much worse. I went back to him to tell him this and he said he couldn't do any more. So I've still got them. I think the consultants in Tenerife are far more thorough in their investigations thank the UK. Well that's what I've found in my experience- even 20 plus years ago.

[Malteser Monkey]

After lengthy tests I ended up at a neuro surgeon and he put me on Amitriptyline which made the headaches much worse. I went back to him to tell him this and he said he couldn't do any more. So I've still got them. I think the consultants in Tenerife are far more thorough in their investigations thank the UK. Well that's what I've found in my experience- even 20 plus years ago.

Oh Lord who started GFG off - she's a walking medical dictionary:tongue::raspberry::D

[Santiago]

Hope things improve for you soon Maxie - it sounds pretty bad. Biggest problem when you have something like that unexplained is that you worry and stress more, which makes it all worse. I know it's no good to tell you to try and relax - so I'll relax for you and you can tell me if it's getting any better!

[Goforgold]

Oh Lord who started GFG off - she's a walking medical dictionary:tongue::raspberry::D

You're right MM - on headaches anyway, had the darn things since I was 13 in one form or another :(

[Sylla]

Hope you soon feel better Max ...and the docs can get to the bottom of your problem .... It is a terrible time waiting for a diagnosis ....keep strong ! x

[warbey]

Well Max, Youve probably seen the Specialist by now, I do hope You have got some sort of closure.
I believe many of Us gets facial twitches of some kind as We get older,
so You are not alone in this.
I just hope You get an answer to cure the Headache..

[MaxineC]

How long you had this Max ?

I get this on and off normally when I am over tired, but it doesn't last longer than a day at a time tho


It'll be SIX weeks on Thursday... :eek: :wall:

Ok, back from the neurologist... not happy :( I'm being re-admitted for them to carry out some more tests, including a lumber puncture :cry: They wanted me to go in there and then, but I wanted to come home and gather my thoughts first, so I'll go in tomorrow morning. I've been told to expect to be in for anything up to a week.

So fed up I could cry, but that'll just make my head hurt more ;) Today has been a stinker, even 2 mega painkillers haven't reduced, let alone shift the headache, and my eye could win a twitching competition ;)

I'm hoping to have a chat with Jelly Baby tonight, so I go in armed with some knowledge. Meanwhile, I will ask Kirsty to keep you up to speed with how things go, as I don't think I'll take my laptop in with me... there again! :D

Thanks for all your words of wisdom xx

[AL JAY]

Good luck Max i hope you get sorted out ... I won't put a wink smiley :D

[slodgedad]

It'll be SIX weeks on Thursday... :eek: :wall:

Ok, back from the neurologist... not happy :( I'm being re-admitted for them to carry out some more tests, including a lumber puncture :cry: They wanted me to go in there and then, but I wanted to come home and gather my thoughts first, so I'll go in tomorrow morning. I've been told to expect to be in for anything up to a week.

So fed up I could cry, but that'll just make my head hurt more ;) Today has been a stinker, even 2 mega painkillers haven't reduced, let alone shift the headache, and my eye could win a twitching competition ;)

I'm hoping to have a chat with Jelly Baby tonight, so I go in armed with some knowledge. Meanwhile, I will ask Kirsty to keep you up to speed with how things go, as I don't think I'll take my laptop in with me... there again! :D

Thanks for all your words of wisdom xx

Good luck, Max.

Promise I won't force forfeit our Scrabble games.

I know you beat me 4 out of 5 but I'm not that dirty...:bowdown:

[Leam_Lin]

Good luck Max, get back soon, will be missing your witty posts.

[Santiago]

Good luck Maxie, we'll miss you while you are away - hope it will all be sorted soon.

[cainaries]

I do hope they'll sort you out, (!) Maxine. Better that they are over-cautious than arrogantly indifferent. Have a group Forum hug from all of us and lots of absent healing.

[christa]

Take comfort that alot of forum members will be thinking about you while you "in"! I know you're not in there by choice but it could be worse, they could be turning you away saying "take another type of pill".

Make sure you have access to the internet otherwise you will go crazy with boredom. Keep posting, the support is here.

Rest, relax and recharge your batteries then party when you "get released". x

[Megaloo]

good luck hope everything goes well and they soon find the dause of your headaches and twitching. Thinking about you and will look fro updates

[Malteser Monkey]

I do hope they'll sort you out, (!) Maxine. Better that they are over-cautious than arrogantly indifferent. Have a group Forum hug from all of us and lots of absent healing.

hug from me too xx

[MaxineC]

Cheers chaps & chapesses... May take my laptop in and tether to to my phone, if only to make keeping in contact with the outside world easier...

Absolutely dreading it. Going in as a emergency is bad enough, having warning you have to go in somehow feels worse. I still don't understand why they didn't do these extra tests whilst I was in last time... :( Oh well, on the bright side, if the food is as good as it was last month, at least I'll be well fed!! :rolleyes:

[Malteser Monkey]

Cheers chaps & chapesses...

Well Oi you ! hope you do take them in - keep in contact - tho you are sounding a bit like a local radio presenter....wink

please let us know what's appnin' hun xxx hug from me x

[KirstyJay]

I developed a sort of twitch in my right eye a few years ago and found out it was due to either lack of sleep or stress. It came and went for several years and now has disappeared. Since then I've read this twitch is very common in people. Hopefully your twitch is similar Max. Sorry to hear you've still got that wretched headache. :(I also get a twitch in my eye whenever I'm either over-tired or stressed. Maybe the stress of the headaches has set if off?


I will ask Kirsty to keep you up to speed with how things go, as I don't think I'll take my laptop in with me...


May take my laptop in and tether to to my phone, if only to make keeping in contact with the outside world easier... I often tether my notebook to my phone and up to now, I have not been charged extra for the privilege, regardless of the fact it says I should be because of my plan, so give it a try, then check online the next day to check your account for charges :D

[YOUNG GOLFER]

I also get a twitch in my eye too i had it for 2 days my wife had it for 1 day but looking back it is down to lack of sleep.Since then i have made a big effort NOT to use the computer as much....and it's worked.

Good luck with the test us forum members are with you. x

[MaxineC]

This isn't a 'normal' twitch, it's more like a full on spasm, that's got worse over the last couple of months, but the fact that it's accompanied by a 6 week constant headache is what's causing concern....

Shouldn't have a problem with extra charges Kirsty, as the plan I'm on would cover it. I only know this as Geoff used his phone as a connection for 4 weeks last year whilst we were waiting for our new lines to be installed.

Right, I need to shift my backside, I'm meant to be checking in at 11 and I still haven't been in the shower... Ooops, late again! :D

[Medman]

This isn't a 'normal' twitch, it's more like a full on spasm, that's got worse over the last couple of months, but the fact that it's accompanied by a 6 week constant headache is what's causing concern....

Shouldn't have a problem with extra charges Kirsty, as the plan I'm on would cover it. I only know this as Geoff used his phone as a connection for 4 weeks last year whilst we were waiting for our new lines to be installed.

Right, I need to shift my backside, I'm meant to be checking in at 11 and I still haven't been in the shower... Ooops, late again! :D

Hi Maxine, just realised where you are and that you are not feeling great. Mental Mad Medman is missing you, so get well soon or else. Hope to see you up and back out for "fun & Games"..
Awra best fae Medman .....:bestwishes:

[bonitatime]

Hope everthing goes well and they get to the bottom of your problems

[MrsTT]

Hope things have been going well for you today.

[warbey]

its never nice "going in" but at least You wiol get relief from the Pain.

My thoughs are with You, and also some *absent Healing* coming Your way from
quite a lot of Us..

Get Well Soon Max...

[anegib]

I do not know you Maxine other than what I read on forum from you. I hope all goes well for you and that the doctors get you sorted out real soon.