Eyelid twitching

[zax]

I found these boards searching for "ecig Blepharospasm" on Google. Looks like as a newbie, I can only post here in the new members forum, so here goes.

About a month into vaping, I developed twitching in both eyelids, AKA "blepharospasms", something I've never had before. I've stoping vaping for a week now and the twitching persists. I noticed that some other memebers here have experienced the same.

Anyone care to discuss their experience with these, and how to make them go away?

My doctor has ordered various tests; but I my vaping days may well be over with now... this eyelid twitching is pretty intolerable; and I sure hope they stop now that I've discontinued vaping...

Any similar experiences appreciated.

 

[Dark Jester]

I get twitches maybe once a month, but not since I've started vaping yet. Usually only last a couple hours for me though, and only 1 eye at a time. I always thought it was just getting some airborne chemical or dust landing in my eye that caused it.

Maybe a mild allergy to PG? I hear it's rare, but can happen. Some vendors make PG free juices. If stopping the vaping doesn't cure it in a week or so, might be able to rule that out as a cause. Good luck in your search.

 

[El-ahrairah]

I have that...didn't know what it was called, though. I had it before I started vaping, though, and it doesn't seem like vaping has made it any more or less frequent.

 

[Temporal Fugitive]

zax, try using a lighter juice, i.e. with less nicotine. I sometimes get that when I drink too much coffee, so I'd think nicotine might trigger it as well. Vaping hasn't triggered it for me but it may as well have for you. Also, have you been under a lot of stress lately? Stress in itself can make your eyelids twitch.

 

[texasgranny]

I have the same as well. I had it many years before I started vaping.
As no one here can tell you what your Dr can, it could be a coincidence
with the start of vaping that this has started for you.
Only you and your Dr can decide what route is best for you and I hope that
all works out well.

 

[Boodle]

If you get your post count up perhaps the moderator will move this thread to the health section where you may get more informed advice. Reply to a few posts. The magic number is 5.

I had an eye-twitch when taking ephedra (an over-the-counter diet pill now banned). Doc said it was caused by stressing my adrenal glands because of the stimulant in the product. I'd also get a twitch when I drank too much coffee or get super-stressed out.

I'm guessing and not a med pro but have read nic can act like caffeine. I haven't had the twitching with vaping. I have noticed I don't crave a cup of coffee in the morning. The morning ritual is gone. Cigarette and a cup of coffee. All that to say, have you tried a lower level of nic? Maybe you're vaping too high mg? Do you use a lot of caffeine and vape? I hope it's something that simple. Be well.

 

[vdrummer]

I get that once in awhile. Usually it is caused by a zinc deficiency due to poor diet (being in IT alot of times my meals come from a vending machine), or being a vegan, and smoking (at least that was how it was explained to me). I "stole" a couple of the XYL's zinc tablets and after a day it was gone. Mind you I am not a doctor, what worked for me may not work for you. YMMV

To El-ahrairah - In Bob we trust..

 

[zax]

Thanks for all the advice. I'm fairly confident that the spasms are directly related to vaping, and are not due to PG allergy because I'd been using PG free juice (Johnson Creek - Tennesee Cured, really just a remarkable flavor).

Perhaps a weaker strength would be advised. Meanwhile, I'm waiting for these spasms to go away before I do any more. They are really exacerbated by blinking or sneezing.

Again, feedback from anyone else with similar experience would be apprecaited, and thanks for all of your comments.

 

[dormouse]

here is the health section of ECF (you will be able to post there once you have 5 non-spammed posts or replies in New Members and an hour's wait)
Health, Safety and E-Smoking


Also - probably unrelated - but if you get juice on your hands wash your hand. If you touch or rub your eye it can get irritated. BTW My sister used to get those eyelid tics every time she ate pickles.

Be sure to drink plenty of fluids because vaping can be drying.

Some people get facial muscle strain or fatigue by using automatic batteries. If you are using autos you could try manuals. manuals let you drag as softly as you want since your breath does not control whether or not vapor is made. And some are bothered by the larger size of the end of the cigarette. With standard cartomizers you can usually use a drip tip instead on the end cap and the slim waist of it gives a smaller profile.

Also - there are 4000 chemicals in cigarettes including an MAOI effect so many smoking cessation is the cause - check the guide in the Health section of the symptoms of cessation.

 

[frosting]

I've had eyelid twitching in the past myself on occasion. Usually more to do when i eat something super sour...like a war-head. Also randomly, rarely... But its been happening long before I started vaping. Since starting I haven't noticed any eye twitching as of yet. I hope everything turns out okay for you zax! Hopefully its unrelated to vaping and just random.

 

[madjack]

I have noticed the sun is rising later and later in the morning...must be vape related!!!!...I'm sorry, I truly don't mean to make fun of your dilemma...many symptoms that are experienced are more related to ciggy detox than actual vaping...didja smoke previous to vaping...are you using a sour juice or ??? Has anything else in your life changed...is there something causing more stress...are you drawing too hard on your PV...I certainly dunno but I hope you find the answer and especially if vape related, you let us all know the outcome...inquiring minds wanna know!!!!!!!
madjack

 

[mlinky]

Hate to point out this possibility, but I got eyelid spasms and blurred vision shortly after I started vaping. Turns out I had eye fatigue from being practically glued to ECF. Reducing my screen time, and taking care to stop and focus elsewhere, made it go away.

 

[zax]

I have some follow up information I wanted to offer here. I had some blood work done, and it appears that I had a vitamin D3 deficiency. Such a deficiency could well have been causing the blepharospasms (eyelid twitching). Shortly after supplementing my diet with vitamin D3, the twitching stopped. This deficiency may well have been related to vaping; I believe nicotine use is known to have a strong relationship to D3 deficiency. I've also read that there are co-morbidities associated with taking supplemental D3 while smoking (or presumably vaping) such as high blood pressure and high cholesterol.

Food for thought, folks.

 

[classwife]

(wrong thread.....sorry !)