What is Hemifacial Spasm?

Involuntary twitching movement of facial muscles due to compression of the facial nerve.
Learn more at: www.movementdisorderscenter.org/ .

[@theraptureisnearbelieveinj7695]

Here’s another tip: spasms get worse when you are under a lot of stress! So, #1 prescription should be to eliminate as much stress as possible in your life and see what happens. I speak from personal experience.

[@Mali-yf8ub]

One of the down sides of Botox injection is that when the effect is gone the spasms and tics come back even worse. So not a good treatment. Not even temporary since it doesn’t address the base and reasons for the disease. The best treatment for this disorder is Acupuncture. There is a huge advantage in using acupuncture as the treatment: firstly it relaxes the relevant nerve and even repairs some of the damage occurred. Secondly by creating a general mental relaxation takes the stress away from the patient that helps to control the disease. I have used it for my nerve damage and worked perfectly. I did it for 10 sessions. Try it, nothing to lose but everything to gain.

[@hjcho6138]

I’m nerve conductor this video is good TY

[@ELMV403]

Thank you

[@blahdgangstertheautomatica7270]

“on one side of the face” HELP ITS ON BOTH SIDES

[@despoina91ful]

I’m suffering from these spasms ..... and it hurts so bad that all I can do is close my eyes, and breath. Nothing more .... it hurts so bad that I wanna cry but I can’t cause I’m like paralysed.... I’m just screaming in the inside till it stops . Meditation helps .. but I need to get rid of this. It’s been years since I’m suffering from this.

[@speedknight1378]

Try Accypuncturr, Chiropractor

[@jamesmachado5511]

@Nr 369 still try some medications tablet with neurologist

[@kazbaz8645]

I have noticed a spasm in my bottom lip (cant be seen) but I feel it almost like a cramp. I have been under stress for over a year over a family illness but I have a history of sensory small stroke. Should I speak to my GP. Can it be caused by increased antidepressant?

[@quintbhonorsfantage]

What causes something to press against the nerve?

[@marcusandrade]

From another youtube video, apparently blood vessels keep getting longer with age, ever so slowly. In some people, this growth leads to compression over time, i.e. blood vessels start to meander like old rivers.

[@clayworksbypoonamdevaliya261]

I am having magrane problem since 14years from last year my cheek twitching I don't know what would be the reason?

[@tinaaafatmi13723]

My right side face shows involuntary movements. How i can get rid

[@pauldavidgray8217]

It won't stop, sorry to say. I've had my hemi facial spasm now for 13 yrs. It sucks. Try the finger pressure method on your face. I also place 2 fingers on my palse. It definitely works. Crazy as it sounds

[@s_krishna594]

​@@pauldavidgray8217 do you have any other symptoms

[@savagedavillano3882]

It's happening to my left eye rn

[@seanborja5344]

is it gone now?

[@MarS-dc2qx]

Mine started on my left cheek last week but I think it’s because a lot of coffee

[@titorabbit108fm8]

Can ice pack helps

[@despoina91ful]

I tried it, it doesn’t . Try something warm , this helps indeed

[@pauldavidgray8217]

Pressing with your fingers on or near the spasm can stop it. Continuous pressure will give you relief for a little while once you take the fingers away

[@benjamincampos7083]

@@pauldavidgray8217 i've tried that, but as you said it's only temporary releif, and it starts up again, for me it is affecting how i drink fluids and eating, i wish it would stop

[@pauldavidgray8217]

@@benjamincampos7083 yeah it's very annoying. I've had to deal with the problem for 13 yrs. Crazy as it sounds, by putting two fingers on my pulse at the neck stops the twitch aswell

[@jodyjackson5475]

It’s hard to fall asleep.