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Posted 2/9/2010 2:31 AM (GMT 0)
Hi I have type 2 diabetes and I am taking Diamicron MR. I also suffer from tinitus and headaches sometimes. oflate my left eye started twitching (something like a little flutter) was happening first below the eye then at the site then the lid... then moved on to my right eye then back to my left eye. i also get this strange flutter all over my body. anyone with similar symptoms? pls do tell me.
Posted 2/9/2010 2:49 AM (GMT 0)
Welcome to HealingWell, javacassia.  Sorry about these symptoms.  I don't know if these are side effects from the medication or not.  Sometimes even stress can cause the twitching or fluttering.  The best thing for you to do is tell your doctor.  You might also ask the pharmacist if those are noted side effects.  I've had tinnitus and from what I know, the doctor will check for ear wax and give you a hearing test.  Sometimes caffeine or aspirin will make tinnitus worse.  Are you taking any other meds? 
Posted 2/9/2010 3:02 AM (GMT 0)
Hi Lanie, thanks for the welcome. Yes I did have a hearing test for Tinnitus, no ear wax and needed no medication. but of late this strange flutter is like all over my body. its like i have a butterfly inside me. happens in my shins, hands, thighs. and more around the eyes. left eye in particular. will be visiting my doc on the 18th but i am praying and hoping this will go away. this is kind of increasing my stress. that's why decided to write on the forum and just see if anyone is going through the same.
Posted 2/9/2010 3:36 AM (GMT 0)
I guess you would start by considering the medications you're taking.  If these flutterings and twitching are not caused by the diabetes medication, then could it be stress or metabolic?  I had a potassium deficiency many years ago from a BP med I was on and I also had strange sensations all over the body.  It was easily corrected and the medication was changed.  In your case, please call your doctor and tell him/her about these sensations.  Maybe others have some suggestions, too.  Let us know what you find out.
Posted 2/18/2010 10:03 AM (GMT 0)
Looks like the flutters and twitches were because of high BP. My BP went to 161. My doc also said it could be due to high BG and maybe the nerves are affected. They have done some blood tests. Folate serum, hyper thyroid, Vitamin B12 serum, magnesium, plasma etc.. this is in case there is some vitamin deficiency.

My A1c was high 7.6
and Fasting too was very high 8.7
Posted 2/18/2010 2:20 PM (GMT 0)
I'm glad the doctor is doing all these tests.  Yes, both the blood sugar and blood pressure are too high.  Be thankful they can be brought under control.  Good luck and keep us updated.
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