Eyelid twitch - is this a first symptom of a horrible terminal illness?

[Anonymous]

Okay, I should never consult Dr. Google, but I have had a left eyelid twitch on and off for a week and while there are lots of benign causes,

I also read that it can be the very first symptom of ALS (Lou Gerhig's disease - OMG) or MS or Parkinsons (also OMG but a slower march to death) or Mythas Gravis (terrible spelling sorry)..

Does anyone have any experience with an eyelid twitch.

[Anonymous]

Yes. You are going to die.

Eventually.

[Anonymous]

My eyelid started twitching when I read this!

But it's probably stress or a vitamin deficiency.

[Anonymous]

Yes, I needed reading glasses.

[Anonymous]

It can also be a sign of stress

[Anonymous]

This happens to me periodically, usually on and off for a few weeks or days. I think i remember reading that it's a symptom of adult onset tay Sachs disease. So you probably have that.

[Anonymous]

It could be the first symptom of a horrible migraine. BTDT.

[Anonymous]

For me it happens when I'm overtired, stressed, staring at the computer too long, or have not been eating enough veggies. Seriously, step away from the computer.

[Anonymous]

OP here - I am so hoping it is just the need for reading glasses, but geez louise, never start googling about ALS. I mean, someone has to get it, and there does have to be a first symptom, right?

Maybe I will make an eye appt. before I make an appt. for a complete (and overdue) physical.

[Anonymous]

For me, it means I am tired.

[Anonymous]

Haha so I had this - my upper or lower lids would twitch around on and off. I talked to other people who have it when they're tired or whatever - and i haven't died/been diagnosed with a brain tumor or anything. Also haven't had it happen in a long time.

[Anonymous]

I get that when I'm really tired or stressed, although not for a week at a time. Let us know the outcome, OP!

[Anonymous]

I too have had extended periods of eye-twitching throughout my life. Always seems to come around when things are particularly stressful and I have not had adequate sleep. If it is really troubling you, consult your GP.... I avoid consulting Web MD or anything like that for ailments.... doing so can cause a lot of angst when there is really nothing to fret over.

[Anonymous]

It means you are tired.

[Anonymous]

OP,
Step away from google. Mine twitches very once in a while. Sometimes for a day. I'm healthy, don't have Tay Sachs etc. mention it at your next physical/eye exam but don't stress out.