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My eyelid has been twitching every 10 mins for the past 3 days. It's getting quite annoying.

Besides punching my eyeball what else could I do?

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[-] Xtallll 50 points 11 months ago

Try eating a banana, the potassium helps control muscle contractions.

[-] otter@lemmy.ca 13 points 11 months ago* (last edited 11 months ago)

Yep, also if you want temporary relief you can try a warm compress on the eye. I imagine it helps relax the muscles a bit and let the eye rest (and even if it doesn't work, a warm compress can feel nice)

@cashews_best_nut@lemmy.world

[-] Kolanaki@yiffit.net 34 points 11 months ago

"What are you doing?"

"I'm kicking my ass. Do ya mind?!"

[-] kometes@lemmy.world 4 points 11 months ago
[-] Pwnmode@lemmy.world 2 points 11 months ago

Hey don't get any ideas. I just can't lie and I'm a lawyer. I'm trying to get the trial postponed.

[-] Kolanaki@yiffit.net 1 points 11 months ago

I'm not sure if you're referencing Fight Club or suggesting this quote from Liar-Liar violates the "no violence" rule on the site.

[-] magnetosphere@kbin.social 29 points 11 months ago

If you’re desperate enough to ask for home remedies on the internet, then you’re desperate enough to see an actual doctor. This issue might be more complicated than it seems.

[-] cashews_best_nut@lemmy.world 15 points 11 months ago

I've cheated death far too many times to go out by something like Eye-Twitch Disease.

I'll die in an exciting and glorious way like an exploding fireball off a cliff.

[-] Davel23@kbin.social 17 points 11 months ago

Eye twitches are a little-known symptom of Explodingfireballoffacliffitis.

[-] Abird1620@sh.itjust.works 2 points 11 months ago

I've also heard that the symptom is prevalent in those who suffer from Glutiusmaximusinyourbutticusitis

[-] danthehutt@lemmy.world 22 points 11 months ago

Have some fruit, water, and a nap. Are you feeling stressed? I'm usually either dehydrated, stressed, or both when mine starts twitching. Luckily haven't had it in a while!

[-] FReddit@lemmy.world 20 points 11 months ago

Be careful -- have a doctor do it.

[-] andrewta@lemmy.world 12 points 11 months ago

Make sure the doctor uses a left hook. Hitting with a right hook can cause permanent damage

[-] fishos@lemmy.world 17 points 11 months ago

Eat a banana and drink some water and stop taking so many stimulants and get some rest.

Do you take any meds? I swear I've heard of this as a side effect before. Unless I'm just remembering some old I Love Lucy episode or something.... Are you Lucy?

[-] shortypig@lemmy.dbzer0.com 16 points 11 months ago

Happens to me sometimes from greater than normal amounts of stress. Goes away after 3-4 days.

[-] TisI@reddthat.com 15 points 11 months ago

I see a lot of people suggesting potassium, and that's what I usually do, but for a while now, it turns out that I needed magnesium (helps relax the muscles). I'm not a doctor, so definitely check with a professional, but having some nuts like walnuts might be a good idea.

[-] PennyAndAHalf@lemmy.ca 9 points 11 months ago

Many people go straight to recommending potassium, but magnesium is key for helping muscle contractions. Fortunately bananas are also rich in magnesium as well as potassium, so they may be helpful for more than one reason.

[-] TisI@reddthat.com 1 points 11 months ago

That's a great advice!

[-] nix@merv.news 8 points 11 months ago

Happened to me often. Drink more water and eat potassium filled foods like bananas

[-] Deuces@lemmy.world 4 points 11 months ago

If you don't like bananas, potatoes have a lot more potassium by both weight and calories

[-] mnemonicmonkeys@sh.itjust.works 3 points 11 months ago

And they're less radioactive

[-] MrJameGumb@lemmy.world 7 points 11 months ago

Try to get some rest? Take a good multivitamin? Either of these things seems considerably more reasonable than punching yourself in the eye

[-] luthis@lemmy.nz 7 points 11 months ago

Justif-eye-able? yes.

[-] leaky_shower_thought@feddit.nl 7 points 11 months ago

imo, it's probably a lack in magnesium.

when I get those, I just sleep it off. Just tired muscles in my experience.

[-] teft@startrek.website 6 points 11 months ago* (last edited 11 months ago)

Stress and lack of sleep will make your eye twitchy. Drink some chamomile tea and eat a chocolate cookie.

[-] Centillionaire@kbin.social 4 points 11 months ago

My eye isn’t twitching, but I’m still going to take your advice.

[-] can@sh.itjust.works 4 points 11 months ago
[-] cashews_best_nut@lemmy.world 5 points 11 months ago

I wish....no I don't. I'm a former meth addict and haven't done anything stronger than coffee in many moons. But even coffee doesn't affect me.

[-] can@sh.itjust.works 6 points 11 months ago* (last edited 11 months ago)

Are you still drinking coffee? Congrats for getting off the meth btw.

[-] ObsceneGondolier@sh.itjust.works 3 points 11 months ago
[-] jeffw@lemmy.world 3 points 11 months ago* (last edited 11 months ago)

Happened to me for a while, idk why. Took a few weeks to go away. The human body is weird

[-] driving_crooner@lemmy.eco.br 3 points 11 months ago* (last edited 11 months ago)

Americans would do anything before going to a doctor.

Edit: are you from UK? Don't you have universal Healthcare or something? Go to a doctor, that could be a symptom for something else.

[-] cashews_best_nut@lemmy.world 10 points 11 months ago

are you from UK? Don’t you have universal Healthcare or something?

Yes, but I prefer the ancient art of "pissing and moaning". :) Oh and I don't think any GPs doing appointments on Xmas/Boxing day.

[-] driving_crooner@lemmy.eco.br 2 points 11 months ago

For real go to a doctor. That could be a symptom for s neurological problem.

[-] Alto@kbin.social 2 points 11 months ago

Tends to happen when it's unaffordable to do so for anything non life threatening

[-] FReddit@lemmy.world 3 points 11 months ago

I heard some doctors prefer a 1-2 combination!

[-] shinigamiookamiryuu@lemm.ee 1 points 11 months ago

Do something that slows your heart rate, like showering or breathing exercises.

[-] TimewornTraveler@lemm.ee 1 points 11 months ago

Active psychosis

[-] tiredofsametab@kbin.social 1 points 11 months ago

My left eye has been twitching off and on for more than a week now. I definitely have not enough sleep and too much stress (buying a house is so much fun :cry:)

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