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Hemifacial Spasm
by: PJ on Fri, Feb 20 2009
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I was just diagnosed with this and am still learning about it. I, too wish there were more options for treatment. I am just starting on the medication for treatment to see if I can tolerate it. The thought of continually getting botox injections really scares me, as I have a lot of allergies and asthma I am worried I will have a reaction to the injections. If anyone else can enlighten me further, I would appreciate any knowledge I can gain.


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  1. Fri, Apr 03 2009
    Hi, PJ, Yes, HFS is a real downer. I hope the meds help, but, alas, they often do not. Treatment choices are pretty much limited to Botox or surgery...Read

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  • Hemifacial Spasm - by PJ - (Fri, Feb 20 2009)
    I was just diagnosed with this and am still learning about it. I, too wish there were more options for treatment. [more..]

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