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Have MS, Neuralgia On Side Of Face, Twitch In Eyelid. Worried
Question: I was diagnosed with MS three years ago & so far I've been lucky & my symptoms have only been neuralgia on the left side of my face that I am able to control with medication. About 3 weeks ago I developed a twitch in my left bottom eyelid. I have been to my GP who believes this is not related to the MS & should probably just pass. However being a worry wart I am now concerned that it could be something far more sinister like MND! Apart from this twitch I am experiencing no other problems. Do you believe this twitch is unrelated to the MS or could it be a symptom (which doesn't phase me too much) or could it be something more?
Hi,
Thank you for posting your query.
First of all, I would like to reassure you that your twitch in the eyelid is not related to MS, and I agree with your doctor that it would go away on its own in a few days. Most often it is related to strain, such as overwork, or with excess computer use, or lack of sleep, etc.
I am also glad to note that your MS has been mostly benign, and you have not had any symptoms other than trigeminal neuralgia.
I hope it helps.
Please get back if you require any additional information. You can also go through my blog to see an article on MS.
Best wishes,
Dr Sudhir Kumar MD (Internal Medicine), DM (Neurology) XXXXXXX Consultant Neurologist
Apollo Hospitals, Hyderabad,
My personal URL on this website: http://bit.ly/Dr-Sudhir-kumar
My email: YYYY@YYYY
My blog: http://bestneurodoctor.blogspot.com/
Thank you for posting your query.
First of all, I would like to reassure you that your twitch in the eyelid is not related to MS, and I agree with your doctor that it would go away on its own in a few days. Most often it is related to strain, such as overwork, or with excess computer use, or lack of sleep, etc.
I am also glad to note that your MS has been mostly benign, and you have not had any symptoms other than trigeminal neuralgia.
I hope it helps.
Please get back if you require any additional information. You can also go through my blog to see an article on MS.
Best wishes,
Dr Sudhir Kumar MD (Internal Medicine), DM (Neurology) XXXXXXX Consultant Neurologist
Apollo Hospitals, Hyderabad,
My personal URL on this website: http://bit.ly/Dr-Sudhir-kumar
My email: YYYY@YYYY
My blog: http://bestneurodoctor.blogspot.com/
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