ANA Discussion Forum

Archive => Archives => Topic started by: msuscottie on September 08, 2006, 12:35:55 pm

Title: My Face Twitched!
Post by: msuscottie on September 08, 2006, 12:35:55 pm
I'm not sure what this means, but I was just coming back from lunch and looked in the mirror and the left side of my face (that I've had no feeling in since 10/04) was twitching below my eye up around my cheeckbone. OK, it just did it again. It probably looks crazy, but I'm assuming this is a good thing? Does that mean the nerve is regenerating?

Thanks in advance for any info.

Signed,
Twitchy
Title: Re: My Face Twitched!
Post by: tony on September 08, 2006, 01:15:03 pm
Could mean many things - but definately worth investigations
There are tests to see if the nerve is still there (but dormant)
I should call your neuro on mon
Best regards
Tony
Title: Re: My Face Twitched!
Post by: marie on September 08, 2006, 02:34:58 pm
It's been about 39 years ago that I had my 7/12 surgery done.  The neurosurgeon said that twitching would indicate regeneration.  I still remember how happy he sounded when I called to report the first tiny movement.  (almost happier than I was.)
Title: Re: My Face Twitched!
Post by: matti on September 08, 2006, 06:23:02 pm
The first sensation I felt was twitching. I immediately called my doctor and he told me it is most likely the nerve regenerating. It was a WONDERFUL feeling ;D I called everyone I knew and told them

cheryl
Title: Re: My Face Twitched!
Post by: Gennysmom on September 08, 2006, 06:51:46 pm
I'm only two months out, and my face is slowly coming back, but one of the things I notice is a twitching under my eye that I can't feel.  I see it when I look in the mirror.  Good luck!!!  I hope this is good news for you!
Title: Re: My Face Twitched!
Post by: Obita on September 08, 2006, 07:17:55 pm
Holy Crap.  You, Pattibobatti and Joef all in one week, twitching and moving............great news Scottie!!  I will tell you the same thing I told Patti and Joe:  I hope it starts keeping you awake at night like it did me.....it was a great feeling!!!  My facial nerves still twitch after 2 years and 4 months and boy do I like it.

Have a good weekend, Kathy
Title: Re: My Face Twitched!
Post by: pattibobatti on September 08, 2006, 08:11:47 pm
What is going on here!!!!! Good for you!!!!!

There really must be something in the water

It is very exciting when this happens.  I reallly hope your twitch means everything~~

Kathy makes me laugh with that 'holy crap'!!!!

Sweet dreams
Pattibobatti
Title: Re: My Face Twitched!
Post by: wind6 on September 09, 2006, 09:23:02 am
I hope thats great news Scott. Mine started with a twitch too. Call your doc on Monday......this could be REALLY GREAT!!!!!!
Title: Re: My Face Twitched!
Post by: msuscottie on September 11, 2006, 10:14:05 am
So ... my face hasn't twitched again since Friday. My Dr. had never said to call if it did twitch, so I don't know if I should be calling him or not? Is he just going to say, "yeah, that's nice," or do they need to know this for their charts or whatever? Not sure what I should do.
Title: Re: My Face Twitched!
Post by: shoegirl on September 11, 2006, 11:11:25 am
I'd call, what can it hurt? They may be able to give you some advice on what is happening, what to look for, etc.

Hope it keeps twitching!
Title: Re: My Face Twitched!
Post by: Laura on September 11, 2006, 12:12:39 pm
 ;) That is great Scottie! I would call and ask them exactly what you asked here... is this something you need to know for your charts? What harm can it do? Maybe they will have more info to offer after hearing your news.
Title: Re: My Face Twitched!
Post by: msuscottie on September 11, 2006, 12:33:11 pm
Maybe you're right. Just feel like I'm bothering them if I don't "need" anything
Title: Re: My Face Twitched!
Post by: Obita on September 11, 2006, 12:39:56 pm
Scottie:

I would call.  You and your insurance company paid him/her a bazillion dollars...........any of us would want to know:  "What does this mean?"  Chances are you will be leaving a message with a nurse.  That is their job.  I called my Dr. many times after surgery with questions.......he or his nurse always called me back.

Good luck,  Kathy
Title: Re: My Face Twitched!
Post by: Laura on September 11, 2006, 01:09:36 pm
Bother away, he will get over it if you are a bother!!!! I agree with Kathy, they have made plenty of money off of you and the insurance company; I think he could spare you 5 minutes  ;).
Title: Re: My Face Twitched!
Post by: ppearl214 on September 11, 2006, 02:30:16 pm
hello "Twitchy"

Call him!  He paid for his house cuz of you, you call him! :)

Phyl
Title: Re: My Face Twitched!
Post by: msuscottie on September 11, 2006, 02:33:35 pm
OK ... OK ...

I'll grab his number when I get home tonight and give him a call tomorrow!

Title: Re: My Face Twitched!
Post by: ppearl214 on September 11, 2006, 02:35:42 pm
Quote from: msuscottie on September 11, 2006, 02:33:35 pm
OK ... OK ...

I'll grab his number when I get home tonight and give him a call tomorrow!



kewl! :D
Title: Re: My Face Twitched!
Post by: Battyp on September 11, 2006, 03:41:52 pm
I want to twitch too!!!

Scott I'd call! 

Chances are he won't call you back but I'd make a note of it and at least talk to his nurse!

Title: Re: My Face Twitched!
Post by: Laura on September 14, 2006, 02:45:17 pm
Scott - did you ever call? What did the doctor say?
Title: Re: My Face Twitched!
Post by: msuscottie on September 15, 2006, 08:38:29 am
Nurse called back, said there's no way to know for sure, but it could be the nerve regenerating. Just said to stay patient and don't expect it all to come back at once, but it's usually a good sign.   :)
Title: Re: My Face Twitched!
Post by: Patti UT on September 15, 2006, 08:52:09 am
Scott,

Great news,  Here's a wishin you keep a twitchin'

Patti UT
Title: Re: My Face Twitched!
Post by: Laura on September 15, 2006, 10:09:30 am
Excellent news - I'm glad you called!  ;D
Title: Re: My Face Twitched!
Post by: ppearl214 on September 15, 2006, 12:16:26 pm
Quote from: msuscottie on September 15, 2006, 08:38:29 am
Nurse called back, said there's no way to know for sure, but it could be the nerve regenerating. Just said to stay patient and don't expect it all to come back at once, but it's usually a good sign.   :)

YAY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Title: Re: My Face Twitched!
Post by: wind6 on September 17, 2006, 09:35:44 am
I'm doing the happy twitching dance for you Scottie!! If it doesnt make you twitch more at least it will make you laugh... :D
Title: Re: My Face Twitched!
Post by: msuscottie on September 18, 2006, 12:26:00 pm
The "Happy Twitchy Dance" huh? You MUST tell me how that goes!