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Suggest Treatment For Muscle Spasms On Right Temple
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Wed, 18 Feb 2015
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Question : I have a muscle spasm on my right temple. sometimes i can fell my jaw moving when my teeth are relaxed on each other. Sometimes i will have weird sensations like a tingling feeling in my temple that lasts for a couple seconds. It seems to happen when I'm relaxed… sleeping or watching tv. sometimes it will be twitching throughout the day and then sometimes it will do it only once or twice. sometimes i will go 5 days without feeling it and then all of a sudden it will start happening and last for a day or two then relax again. I don't have any headaches but the area does feel tinder sometimes. it also seems like my hairline is receding on that side a little. i've tried watching what i eat and exercising more but it doesn't seem to help. my temple is naming out as i type, Please help I'm losing sleep over this.
Brief Answer:
Not something to lose your sleep about, blood tests recommended.
Detailed Answer:
I read your question carefully and I am sorry about the distress it is causing you.
From the localization of your symptom and the lack of other signs do not believe it is the case of a dangerous neurological condition. More often then not, especially at your young age it is a symptom of anxiety.
However I suggest you have some routine blood tests to search for some common alterations which could predispose for such symptoms such as: complete blood count, liver and kidney function tests, electrolytes (calcium, magnesium, sodium, potassium), thyroid function, vitamin B12. If any abnormalities are found of course they must be addressed accordingly.
If those tests come back normal and the symptoms persist then perhaps a neurological consult might follow to look on physical exam for other possible neurological signs which you might not have noted. If no other signs are noted then a mild anti-anxiety medication might be prescribed by your doctor such as buspirone or amitriptyline.
In the meantime try to avoid caffeine or other stimulants intake.
I remain at your disposal for further questions.
Not something to lose your sleep about, blood tests recommended.
Detailed Answer:
I read your question carefully and I am sorry about the distress it is causing you.
From the localization of your symptom and the lack of other signs do not believe it is the case of a dangerous neurological condition. More often then not, especially at your young age it is a symptom of anxiety.
However I suggest you have some routine blood tests to search for some common alterations which could predispose for such symptoms such as: complete blood count, liver and kidney function tests, electrolytes (calcium, magnesium, sodium, potassium), thyroid function, vitamin B12. If any abnormalities are found of course they must be addressed accordingly.
If those tests come back normal and the symptoms persist then perhaps a neurological consult might follow to look on physical exam for other possible neurological signs which you might not have noted. If no other signs are noted then a mild anti-anxiety medication might be prescribed by your doctor such as buspirone or amitriptyline.
In the meantime try to avoid caffeine or other stimulants intake.
I remain at your disposal for further questions.
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