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rosaheide asked in HealthOptical · 1 decade ago

Twitching Eyelid / Eye?

I'm 24 weeks pregnant and i've had a constant eyelid twitch (well... usually more in the morning hours) for about 4 weeks now. I've heard it's lack of potasium and eating 1 banana a day helps. What other home remedy can you give me??

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  • C
    Lv 4
    1 decade ago
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    I've read several article's on this and they all pretty much give the same answer:

    Reducing stress, rest

    this one gave a list of reasons your eyes twitch

    http://www.allaboutvision.com/conditions/eye-twitc...

    Stress

    Tiredness

    Eyestrain

    Caffeine

    Alcohol

    Dry eyes

    Nutritional imbalances

    Allergies

    I've also been told dehydration can cause your eye to twitch but I have never found anything to prove this..(never looked either) so it could be possible

  • bri
    Lv 7
    1 decade ago

    There are a number of causes for twitching eyelids - I,m giving you a link.

    If yours is due to lack of potassium eating a banana is the best way to rectify it. If you dont like bananas try avocados,nuts,seeds,dried fruit, tomatoes.potatoes and oranges.

    If down to the other causes you will have an idea of how to rectify it. eg tiredness - get more sleep

    http://www.allaboutvision.com/conditions

  • Anonymous
    1 decade ago

    First & foremost- thanks for answering my question!

    Minor eyelid twitches require no treatment as they usually resolve spontaneously. Reducing stress, using warm soaks, or correction of any refractive error may help. Some ophthalmologists recommend reducing caffeine usage. Also staying away from drinks with excess Aspartame and Nutra-sweet (both sugar substitutes) can be beneficial. Relieving stress may also be helpful.

    Source(s): Hope I helped as much as you helped me!
  • 1 decade ago

    You may want to get one of those health books about eating.. (sorry I'm only answering since you asked.. lol) I don't know much about what you should or shouldn't eat when prego.. but definitely bulk up on veggies, fruits, your vitamins.. i think amino acids could be good too from fish - although you have to be careful with Tuna since that has Mercury. But I wish you the best and many well wishes with your new baby! :)

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  • Anonymous
    1 decade ago

    Try to put some water and soothing lotion over it for a while, and try the banana-eating technique. Go to the doctor if, after a few days of doing this, it persists.

    Source(s): Common Sense
  • Anonymous
    5 years ago

    It's caused from lack of sleep or stress. It happens to me once in a while. If you can get just one good night's sleep it should go away.

  • 1 decade ago

    i'v had this before when i'm at school just b4 exams....

    its only cause your stressed

    try washing your eye with really cool water

    and relax a bit

  • Anonymous
    1 decade ago

    get more sleep, that happen to me during my final exams in school and my eye just kept twitching...it was wierd

  • Anonymous
    1 decade ago

    and your son/daughter is twitching too because of you

    just kidddding

    just go to a doctor :D good luck

  • Anonymous
    1 decade ago

    Try washing your eyes with Really cold water, i have no clue why this works..

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