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msuscottie

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My Face Twitched!
« 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.

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tony

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Re: My Face Twitched!
« Reply #1 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
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Re: My Face Twitched!
« Reply #2 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.)
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Re: My Face Twitched!
« Reply #3 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

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Re: My Face Twitched!
« Reply #4 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!
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Re: My Face Twitched!
« Reply #5 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
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Re: My Face Twitched!
« Reply #6 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
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Re: My Face Twitched!
« Reply #7 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!!!!!!
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Re: My Face Twitched!
« Reply #8 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.
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Re: My Face Twitched!
« Reply #9 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!
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Re: My Face Twitched!
« Reply #10 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.
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Re: My Face Twitched!
« Reply #11 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
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Re: My Face Twitched!
« Reply #12 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
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Re: My Face Twitched!
« Reply #13 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  ;).
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Re: My Face Twitched!
« Reply #14 on: September 11, 2006, 02:30:16 pm »
hello "Twitchy"

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

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