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Hemifacial spasm reddit Hemifacial spasm (HFS) is a rare neuromuscular disease characterized by irregular, involuntary muscle contractions on one side (hemi-) of the face (-facial). I also get random spasms or a heavy feeling by my right eye. :) I was put on Cymbalta after my wisdom teeth surgery and injury from the surgery which initiated my functional dystonia. If this is a medical emergency, please call emergency services as soon as possible! DISCLAIMER: The information provided on this subreddit is for educational purposes only and does not substitute for professional medical advice. Hemifacial spasm can occur on both sides of the face, although it's very rare. A community of Speech-Language Pathologists (SLPs), Speech Therapists (STs), Speech-Language Therapists (SLTs), Clinical Fellowship Clinicians (SLP-CFs), Speech-Language Pathology Assistants (SLPAs), graduate clinicians and students. My doctor believe I have hemifacial spasm which the facial nerve and ear nerve are touching each other. After 3 years I finally got into Neuro he identified it as hemifacial spasm. Has anybody experienced hemifacial spasm? How did you find relief? Did you recover from it? I currently am experiencing this, it’s been about 12 days or so and the tightness in my face is just so uncomfortable. They ordered baclofen for me until I can see my neurologist because clonazepam was no longer effective. I started taking CPD Choline 300mg in the past 2 weeks. In the UK there are thought to be about 4,000 people with hemifacial spasm. I'm not sure yet if they are connected. Unfortunately for me, it didn't ease my dystonia or nerve pain. Feel free to post your questions… View community ranking In the Top 50% of largest communities on Reddit. It started out as a light twitch around the left eye that progressed over time. Members Online 210 subscribers in the HemifacialSpasms community. Hemifacial spasm after hydroxycobalamin? Deficiency Symptoms So im taking injections for about 5 months now as well the cofactors, once or twice a week, but suddenly i start having hemifacials spams on the right side of the face, they began after my last injection then stoped. Subreddit to discuss Ayurveda and Ayurvedic treatments. I have hemifacial spasms and I'm pretty sure that was my first big indicator that MS was a possibility. Wishing you peace OP Jaw, throat, eyes, lips, cheeks, chin, all of it. except I only felt the nerve. It was one of the earlier twitches that appeared, it correlated with new job, being nervous (because New job and anxiety because other twitching and calf twitching i suppose). Conversations about… 204 subscribers in the HemifacialSpasms community. GameStop Moderna Pfizer Johnson & Johnson AstraZeneca Walgreens Best Buy Novavax SpaceX Tesla. It is not live threatening. The second gave me a potential diagnosis of tonic spasms which are common with MS. They are characteristically like a Hemifacial spasm but I also get body wide twitches too. That seemingly happens to me as well. After having the spasm for 7+ years I went to the University of Iowa Neurosurgery clinic. I had a rare condition - hemifacial spasm. Feel free to post your questions, factual information, anecdotes, requests for mutual support or just rant away. They tend to start in the left eye lid and then move to the mouth. My Hemifacial Spasm . "In most patients (65. The surgery is microvascular decompression- they put in a small piece of Teflon felt between an artery and a nerve. I’m so sorry to hear about this. Please note that a response does not constitute a doctor-patient relationship. A few days later started as new onset numbness and tingling to both lower extremities. I had 9 injections around my right eye about four times a year for about ten years- from about age 28 to 37. Other symptoms include tremors with movement and night sweats with frequent bowel movements. After searching the internet it seems I have the symptoms of Hemifacial spasm. I got offered botox injections to freeze the spasming bits but they would only do one side of my face and because I was relatively young (30 at the time) and because the spasms weren't that noticeable unless I pointed them out to people and after talking to a few people that had the botox Ok, so I had a SunMed Beyond blue raspberry gummy about two hours ago, and I ate not long after. Normal to have facial twitching, but very unlikely what you describe is a hemifacial spasm, which is a disorder with a specific pathology - trigeminal nerve compression which can be corrected via surgery. It took about 2 weeks to go back to work and about 4 months for the spasm to go away completely. I have had hemifacial spasms for three years now, but just received my official diagnosis. Hi everyone! I am a 46 year old RN who has been dealing with hemifacial spasms for about four years now. It doesn’t hurt or anything just noticeable and annoying. I've been having hemifacial spasms on my left side of face, around eye and it pulls the mouth sometimes for a while now. I just had the hemifacial spasms last month and also had hearing loss and numb jaw, gums, and tongue. Is this early on set hemifacial spasm? oh that's awesome! I'm glad the Cymbalta has really been easing your hemifacial spasms. Symptoms usually start in middle age, the average age of onset being 45 to 52 years old. After the surgery, I woke up spasm free!!!! I did have some spasms on day 2-4, but it was waaaay less intense and less frequent! Now on day 5, I haven’t had a spasm yet. They put me on it for the nerve pain I had. Feel free to post your questions… This subreddit is for the discussion of Hemifacial Spasms. But it continued to get worse. [1] The facial muscles are controlled by the facial nerve (seventh cranial nerve), which originates at the brainstem and exits the skull below the ear where it separates into five main This subreddit is for the discussion of Hemifacial Spasms. Jan 10, 2024 · This comprehensive course covers hemifacial spasm (HFS), a neurological disorder characterized by paroxysmal, involuntary twitching of facial muscles on one side of the face, primarily innervated by the ipsilateral facial nerve (seventh cranial nerve). But a twitch that always occurs on the same side of the face and slowly increases in frequency or intensity could signify a treatable condition called hemifacial spasm. Posted by u/[Deleted Account] - 2 votes and 12 comments Does anyone feel like they have a Hemifacial spasm alongside BFS? I’m waiting for an appointment with a neuro as I’ve been having pretty constant twitches at the side of my left eye, and some on the left side of my jaw. I explored surgery right away but my insurance and pick of surgeons is horrible. I haven’t told anyone around me about this, so it’s just me suffering with this issue knowing it’s probably a serious condition that’ll wreck me. Does anybody notice that… Turns out, the cyst had nothing to do with my facial spasms, but I had an artery coming into contact with my 7th cranial nerve that was the cause of my facial spasms. These spasms can range from mild twitching to more severe, uncontrollable movements, often affecting daily activities and overall quality of life. Then it felt like my head was a mini heater, and my feet cold. . 46f - not Bell’s palsy, possibly hemifacial spasm, but referred to ophthalmologists Eyelids Had some neuro issues, initially was diagnosed with “Bell’s palsy” finally saw my neurologist who disagreed with hospitals diagnosis of “Bell’s palsy” asked when I last saw an optometrist which was just over a week ago. When researching these types of facial twitches they seem to really line up with both hemifacial spasms or blepharospasm. Hemifacial spasm is a neurological condition characterized by involuntary muscle contractions on one side of the face. I was misdiagnosed for many years before I got a true diagnosis. My face has a spasm anytime I move my mouth toward the right, the right cheek area spasms. Just like you, i did all the other options (PT, massage therapy, acupuncture, oral medications for spasm, pain meds, yoga, exercise etc). Feel free to post your questions… Thank you for your submission. I have hemifacial spasm, ongoing since early July. If you really have a hemifacial spasm- it is my understanding that it will not go away unless you have a successful surgery to stop it. I am not one to care about appearances in that way, but the spasms are just so annoying. It was worse at night because it was all I was thinking about. Focusing on issues facing people with MS and their family and friends. (comforting). The weird thing is that it started in the left eyelid and then seemed to progress to the right side of my mouth. Conversely, in most patients This subreddit is for the discussion of Hemifacial Spasms. In the early 90's my right eye would occassionally. MRI didn't show anything, but after having one a day for the last month my doctor is recommending botox. It affects men and women, although women tend to be affected slightly more often than men. However, the twitching doesn't occur on both sides of the face at the same time. I’m a student as well, so this getting in the way of me getting my education is breaking my heart. Is this a hemifacial spasm? No one takes these seriously. Unfortunately if it is a hemifacial spasm it is my understanding that the only way to temporarily stop is is by Botox injections and permanently stopped with surgery. But over months to years, they occur almost all the time. Botox isn’t giving me enough relief. It’s an uncontrollable twitch on one side of the face caused by a blood vessel pushing on the facial nerve in the brain. I have recently been diagnosed with Trigeminal Neuralgia on my left side of my face and I think I might be developing Hemifacial spasms on my right side. com and i keep thinking i have Hemifacial Spasm? Hemifacial spasms A search for “spasms” in this sub didn’t turn up much, and Google says these are an uncommon symptom of AN. Aug 14, 2023 · An involuntary flutter of an eyelid or twitch of a cheek — these small muscle spasms may mean it’s time to de-stress or take a nap. It super sucks. Apr 20, 2012 · How common is hemifacial spasm? Hemifacial spasm is a rare condition. 0%) with primary HFS, involuntary contractions started in the periocular muscles and then spread somatotopically to the neighboring facial muscles, involving the orbicularis oris muscle first and the platysma muscle thereafter. Dr. It feels like a contraction in my facial muscles radiating from nose to temple on the right side of my face, and I can feel it pulsing with my heartbeat. I got my vaccine last Tuesday (Moderna) and since the day after I've been having a muscle spasm/twitch in my left eyebrow for… I had a similar question and found the study below useful. My right eye is really bothering me. Members Online Hello u/Puzzleheaded_Eye8771, . 198 subscribers in the HemifacialSpasms community. because doctors have consistently lied to me from years upon years it turned into this im wondering If we have the righ to sue the damn medical health industry for this. This subreddit is for the discussion of Hemifacial Spasms. Then I was laughing at something so hard. Keeping fingers crossed!!!! Posted by u/ochoocho882 - 2 votes and 4 comments 43K subscribers in the MultipleSclerosis community. Botox is a temporary solution. Uncomfortable and everyone says they don't notice, but for me it was very pronounced and obvious. Or answers to my questions until I found this Reddit group. Members Online Over a month later within the last week started having unilateral muscle spasms on right lower extremity and right upper extremity. This subreddit is for informal second opinions and casual information. Hemifacial spasms are trying to When my hemifacial spasm first started, my doctor told me it was just stress. Hemifacial Spasm (HFS) Support Group Hemifacial Spasm International Support Group and, if you’d like to learn more about MVD or read about other people’s experiences with MVD there’s also: MVD Patient Support They also have group files, where others have compiled a lot of info on HFS. The samething with me for 12 long years straight. 19 votes, 204 comments. Crypto This subreddit is for the discussion of Hemifacial Spasms. I have always drank a couple cups of coffee a day, and has recently increased my green tea intake to 2-3 cups per day. Business, Economics, and Finance. My prescription was last renewed late spring. Hi,I live in Belgium,so sorry if I make mistakes writing,I hade the spasms for 25 years,I had my surgery in 2019. It occurs under my eye, my cheek down to my lips on my left side. I then tried acupuncture for a few sessions (7) and did not find relief. Feb 18, 2016 · I just saw this & wanted to say that my hemifacial spasm started last year, and started pretty rough, 1st eye, mouth and then cheek. My spasms where gone after a few weeks,recovery is 6 weeks that you can't do anything,much sleeping,tired all the time,no energy,but after the 6 weeks I was back a 100%,so it was the best dicision I ever made,I have a normal face now I’ve been having spasms on the right side of my face recently and wanted to have it checked out by a professional. I’n able to do iontophoresis treatments. At first I didn't do This subreddit is for the discussion of Hemifacial Spasms. I also was concerned about hemifacial spasm especially because the twitch felt so strong sometimes that i would feel it in the cheek too. I recently lost my job as a faculty member at a small college because our program was discontinued. I stated notice facial tremor. If it’s a compressed facial nerve causing your facial spasms, a neurologist most likely won’t be able to spot it - but an experienced neurosurgeon would! This subreddit is for the discussion of Hemifacial Spasms. Hi guys, just a quick one, just googled this and have seen people say with anxiety you can sort of get muscle spasm and twitches etc - But i’ve seen people say in their legs etc, not much about the cheek? Ofcourse with anxiety, you self diagnose yourself via Dr Google. I have drank a lot of tea in the past and never had this problem. I hope you find relief soon. I could not find support. A twicth is just a twitch. That's when my face started twitching of all things. The first 4 did not show compression so I was not a botox or surgical candidate. The spasms are still mostly a series of twitches but sometimes they sort of freeze my face on the left side into a sort of grimace/smile. Members Online This subreddit is for the discussion of Hemifacial Spasms. It started with pain on the back of my ear for a few months and then eye twitching for a month. Feel free to post your questions… Jun 28, 2023 · At first, hemifacial spasms come and go. Unfortunately there is no cure for What I’m more wondering is if hemifacial spasms are an early symptom of Parkinson’s. I’m getting mild to strong ones at least a couple times a day, anywhere from a slightly twitchy eye on my AN side to that eye completely closing shut and my mouth “pulling” hard toward my left ear. This subreddit is for the discussion of Hemifacial Spasms. It is more common in women on the left side. 17K subscribers in the Ayurveda community. My case is a little different, as the… 314 subscribers in the HemifacialSpasms community. Hemifacial spasms, this far, seem to fit what is going on. If it is a hemifacial spasm- and it sure looks like it- take a deep breath. Mine started with my face too. Then I got to know about hemifacial spasms which are apparently incurable and never gets better. I have had both hemifacial spasm and also facial paralysis/drooping. Now, after I drink green tea I have hemifacial spasms. I had some slight nausea from the anesthesia, but that went away in about 2 days. Hemifacial spasm is characterized by unilateral, paroxysmal, and involuntary contractions. Introduction. Posted by u/dicktoobigforursis - No votes and 1 comment This subreddit is for the discussion of Hemifacial Spasms. One day post op, and I was able to walk on my own. I went many years with neither before I was able to figure out what to do. Eventually, I had to have brain surgery to correct it. The botox did not do much of anything for me. Get the Reddit app Scan this QR code to download the app now Facial muscle twitch/spasm on cheek, occurs every 4-9 minutes like clockwork. More dazed. In some cases administering botox for 5 years or so made them go This subreddit is for the discussion of Hemifacial Spasms. Going on for over a This subreddit is for the discussion of Hemifacial Spasms. Early this year I received 3 botox treatments for my hemifacial spasms. I currently have an optometrist and an occuplastics specialist I can follow up with. Causes. Not long after the first use, I began having what I think are hemifacial spasms, and they are continuing throughout the day today. Scouring through hundreds of forums I learnt that there are some people who were diagnosed with hemifacial spasms but the twitches went away on their own. Basically, my mouth twitches. My question is, are those types of spasms in the face common with BFS? 223 subscribers in the HemifacialSpasms community. I went to see a neurologist. A neuro ophthalmologist diagnosed me. It is very annoying, however. I had MRI and the result came back normal. until it consisted into spasms now. She sent me for an MRI, she couldnt find any issues on it. Is it possible to have them both? This subreddit is for the discussion of Hemifacial Spasms. Apparently squeezing your eyes shut tightly for a few seconds and then opening them triggers these spasms. Sometimes, hemifacial spasms occur on both sides of the face. Dude, I hope it is just stress and it clears up for you. I wear eyeglasses. The neurologist kept saying it was probably due to my cervicalgia even though he said i definitely had left hemifacial spasm . Hemifacial spasm is a rare condition and often involves many muscles around the eye, often with strong twitches - to the point of your cheek pulling your lips open. A blood vessel touching a facial nerve is the most common cause of hemifacial spasm. Eyelids twitch even without BFS - they are the number one most common place where people twitch due to stress, anxiety, lack of sleep, etc. Feel free to post your questions… Everything can twitch with BFS. Interesting enough, according to the other forums, typically people with als do not get twitching in the jaw, eyes, or cheeks, which usually turns out to hemifacial spasms. Microvascular decompressions (N = 226) This subreddit is for the discussion of Hemifacial Spasms. Its evolution is progressive, and it rarely improves without treatment. sakvrjumvmvepfjyedgfndbomnvdoyhyniasfrnkowdkieytnjrc