Twitch, spasm, (whatever you want to call it) behind my ear - Neuromuscular Diseases Message Board

youngman27 · 05-30-2005, 04:18 PM

For about 2 months now I have been experiencing what I assume to be a muscle or ligament twitch right behind my left ear. The twitch commonly takes place in about a 3 inch radius behind the ear outside of my skull.

Some days it happens more than other and some days I do not notice it much if any at all (this is rare). Generally, it comes and goes. Sometimes doing it for 3 hours in a row or an hour and then goes away. It has not gotten worse in the 2 months. If anything it was worse the first week it started.

Sometimes, although very rare, i will notice a similar feeling at a diff part of my head. But 99.9999% of the time it takes place in that one area behind the ear.

It is not painful, it is not a violent twitch, it is more annoying then anything. I would describe it as three quick thumps and a few more minutes goes by and it happens again.

I do not have a family history of diabetes, etc. I do not have any history of any major illnesses and would describe myself as a healthy young man.

I have not gone to the doctor b/c I do not have health care and like is said it isn’t painful it is just annoying during the time this takes place. However, since it has gone on for about 2 months now, i am worried.

Anxiety Man · 06-21-2005, 08:26 AM

My gosh oh mighty! I just now came to this Healthboard, been on the vision problem, and was about to post about MY facial and temple "jumps", and I found yours, youngman27! I can empathize with you to the max! I've been having facial jumps off and on for YEARS, but over the past few weeks, the torture from the temple one in front of my left ear has worsened. I went through a period of several months last winter where I didn't have this, now it's every day for a certain period of time. It seems when I tighten my facial muscles or tense up the least bit, it keys it off! Let me laugh or smile a bit too much, and I'm in for some hell!

My g.p. wants an MRI of my brain with regard to vision changes that occur over a few weeks' time, but I want it too, for both that and these worsening spasms.

What makes mine so bad is I have sensitive hearing and have to wear ear plugs in most situations. I not only feel the jumps, but I get this booming and fluttering sound by being able to hear the mess.

I do hope yours goes away soon, YM27. Looking straight on in a mirror, that left side of my face seems to bulge out more than the right, and it feels larger on that side.
I hope we both get some relief soon!

PerfectDay · 07-24-2005, 06:54 AM

Funny you mention that I've been trying to describe my problem to people but I can't seem to explain it. It's like what you said, the position is exactly the same, mine is perhaps just a bit less frequent but the one thing that makes my problem majorly different to yours is the fact that mine lasts a few seconds and feels like something has snapped. It's sharp and painful and I am also worried as to what it is. Any ideas would be great...

lvd · 07-25-2005, 04:56 PM

hi,
i've just read your symptoms and i too am experiencing the exact same thing. have either of you gone to the doctor yet. i have had a few tests done myself. it does feel like a muscle, but it has been about two months as well. pls post if you find anything out.
thanks

Anxiety Man · 07-25-2005, 06:12 PM

Hello, lvd-
I've not been, but go on Aug. 21. I've seen him once, but all he could offer was high-powered meds. This goes into remission for a few days, then comes back--it's a pattern. I've been noticing that I also can have muscle jumps anywhere. I can have them on my legs a place will jump on an arm, elbow--it's not restricted to my face, but usually hammers me to death there, and will be more bothersome there, as my ears pick up the "boom" "thump" garbage.