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Director:
Hi All,
  Just jumping in to implore you to be CAREFUL about electronic stimulation to the face after AN surgery. Do your homework and see a facial specialist.
ANA's Medical Advisory Board has always cautioned against this treatment, but please consult your specialist about your specific case.
We have a great article in a recent Notes newsletter and a webinar on the topic.
If you are interested, please email Holly at support@ANAUSA.org
Allison Feldman, CEO, ANA

Sanderson:
I just watched the ANA Facebook webinar (that was linked on a different thread here) that discussed facial stimulation and I’ve decided against pursuing it as a treatment. I am sticking with acupuncture. It can’t hurt.

Also, I’m about to research scleral lenses. Much gratitude. Having my one eye covered has helped my cornea repair itself/recover, but it is very difficult walking around with a pirate’s patch.

JLR:
When I had acupuncture the acupuncturist said Elect Stim would work etc. I was hesitant luckily.  In my research the elect stim would and could cause more facial Problems. My surgeon too said I should try it and didn't hear anything against doing it. He was wrong.  I then went to another doctor who said elect stim would make my Synkiness worst.  Anyway I had facial therapy a few times with therapist. I have been doing it everyday but I have noticed only a couple of improvements and my face seems more slanted which isn't good.  I'm just at wits end. A small percentage of the tumor was left on the facial nerve. I can't imagine if the entire tumor was removed. It's been 20 months since surgery. I suppose I'm very lucky as I could be worse.  Regards, Joan

Sanderson:
A small part of my tumor was left behind, too. It was supposedly left to prevent my facial nerve from being affected. However, the left side of my face is paralyzed. I may still have to have gamma knife radiation. Scream!

I am marching on with my new reality. I realize things could be much worse—of course, but it is still difficult. I’m emotional, tired, deaf in one year, and not as cute. I worry mostly about my vision. I knew I would lose my hearing on the one side. I’m a classroom teacher and love my job, but I need all my senses to manage by classroom.

My dry nose will be interesting come cold and flu season.

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