Beth2124 Posted January 9, 2017 Share Posted January 9, 2017 So I've been having a twitchy left eye ever since the 2nd day of the program (now on my 6th). Never had this happen to me before. Could this be due to some sort of deficiency/change in my diet or just a weird coincidence that it's happening on the Whole30? Anyone else had this happen to them? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kruddock Posted January 9, 2017 Share Posted January 9, 2017 I get this as a symptom of a headache. It shouldn't last that long. A moderator will probably ask you to list your food, water intake, exercise, sleep, stress levels, etc. so they can confirm you are on the right track. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators ladyshanny Posted January 9, 2017 Administrators Share Posted January 9, 2017 Sorry, @Beth2124 - no one here is a doctor or can do diagnoses. Eating protein, vegetables and good fats should have no bearing on eye twitching. If you're concerned, please see a doctor. Could be an allergy or something else altogether. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kirkor Posted January 10, 2017 Share Posted January 10, 2017 I get an eye twitch when I'm sleep deprived. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
perceivingperdita Posted January 10, 2017 Share Posted January 10, 2017 5 hours ago, Beth2124 said: So I've been having a twitchy left eye ever since the 2nd day of the program (now on my 6th). Never had this happen to me before. Could this be due to some sort of deficiency/change in my diet or just a weird coincidence that it's happening on the Whole30? Anyone else had this happen to them? I get eye twitches from too much smart-phone screen time. Also, if I read a lot. That only started after I turned 40. I needed reading glasses. If I wear them no twitches unless I go on a major candy crush soda saga bender. Optometrist told me that twitching comes from eyes getting dry from not blinking enough when looking at screens. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kruddock Posted January 10, 2017 Share Posted January 10, 2017 There are a number of things you can try to see if it helps and it certainly won't hurt you. Make sure you are getting enough sleep. Drink the recommended amount of water. 1/2 oz per pound of body weight. Double check that you are eating enough, review the meal template and eat a little more if you can. Check your stress levels and try to get in some down time. Make sure your salt level is enough. When on Whole30 we sometimes don't get enough. I also agree about watching your screen time, that could include TV and check to see how long its been since your eyes were checked. Hope that helps! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Betty7 Posted January 11, 2017 Share Posted January 11, 2017 For me, eye twitching always comes on when I'm stressed out. I noticed with my first Whole30 I was getting eye twitches all the time. It made me realize how much de-stressing I had been doing with a couple glasses of wine and my favorite comfort foods in the evenings. Increasing your water intake and finding non-food related ways to de-stress might help you, too. But I agree that if it persists, you should see a doctor. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
creativenikki Posted January 11, 2017 Share Posted January 11, 2017 I'm not a doctor or anything, but I would make sure you are getting enough water, salt and if needed supplement magnesium. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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