I have Muscle Tics Problem - #114
I have big problem with muscle tics. It start few months ago, and it very annoying! Sometimes my eye blink very fast, and my shoulder move by itself. I try many things, like deep breathing and relaxing music, but nothing help. I go to many doctors, they give me pills, but it make me feel sleepy and worse! I even try meditation and yoga, but tics still there. I feel very frustrated and scared because I don’t know what to do.plese help
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Dear Rajesh, Please do you have any other associated symptoms? How much is the blood pressure reading? Also any history of fall or injury?
I understand how frustrating and concerning your muscle tics can be. To provide you with the best guidance, could you please share more details about your condition? Specifically, it would be helpful to know when the tics started, how often they occur, and if there are any particular triggers you’ve noticed. Additionally, have you undergone any tests, such as blood tests or neurological evaluations, to rule out underlying conditions?
Your current treatment plan and the specific medications you’ve tried would also be valuable information. While it’s clear that you’ve attempted various methods, including deep breathing and yoga, understanding your medical history and current symptoms more thoroughly will help in offering tailored suggestions. In the meantime, I encourage you to consider consulting with a specialist who can perform a comprehensive evaluation and explore other potential treatment options.
Muscle tics, ugh, they really can be quite frustrating. Looks like you’ve tried quite a few things, from deep breathing to medications. Medicines that’s making you sleepy is not ideal when you’re dealing with such annoyance, is it? In Ayurveda, muscle tics can be related to an imbalance in your Vata dosha. Vata governs the nervous sytem along with movement, which could explain the twitching and spasms.
You wanna start with diet. Warm, cooked meals are best. Think less salads, more soups and stews. Spice it up with warming spices like ginger, cinnamon, and garlic. Avoid caffeine, it aggravates Vata, which could be leading to more twitching. Hydrate with warm water instead of ice-cold drinks, keeping that digestive fire, or agni, will help with absorption of nutrients.
For the lifestyle bit, Oil massages, or Abhyanga in Ayurveda, are golden. Use sesame oil, it’s grounding and calming. Gently massage it into your skin before bathing, it’ll soothe your nerves too. Talking of bath, warm showers instead of cold ones align with your natural dosha balance more.
Yoga, I know you’re already doing this but focusing on poses that are more grounding like child’s pose (balasana), forward bends, or even a gentle practice under guidance can ease tension contributing to your tics. Meditation’s still a good ally, but maybe try guided meditation specifically focusing on grounding your energy.
Remember, this not be a quick fix; balance takes time. Be patient with yourself. And hey, if things keep getting really bad, don’t hesitate to seek medical care. Your health is most important! Change can be hard, but integrating these practices can lead to steadiness and hopefully help reduce those muscle tics.

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