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mimoore

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Nerve Regeneration?
« on: August 04, 2008, 12:05:08 pm »
My scalp is itchy on top of my head on the paralysed side. Does anyone have experience with that? Do you think it has something to do with nerve regeneration?  8.5 weeks post op.
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Re: Nerve Regeneration?
« Reply #1 on: August 04, 2008, 01:21:06 pm »
My neurosurgeon told me that regeneration would begin at the bottom of my face and work up (chin, mouth, cheek, eye, forehead). For what it's worth . . .

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Re: Nerve Regeneration?
« Reply #2 on: August 04, 2008, 01:40:08 pm »

I heard the same ... and its true .. like you the top of my head "itches" sometimes ... 
the pin and needles has traveled up my face to my head over the last 3 years...
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Itchy head
« Reply #3 on: June 23, 2017, 06:03:24 am »
Im8 months post op and I have very itchy scalp and side of head as well as top of head. I read some early posts that said maybe a regeneration of nerves. I keep changing shampoos to no avail. Even my right side of forehead which is STILL numb is itchy. The journey for regeneration of nerves and muscles is taking Wayyyy to long.  Thoughts?  Thanks. Joan
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Re: Nerve Regeneration?
« Reply #4 on: June 25, 2017, 08:24:55 am »
Hi all I also have a tugging sensation on right side of face. Why?  Does this mean my facial nerves are waking up. I did notice when I was tweezing eyebrows the right side is starting to sting a bit it had been numb these past 8 months. I hope this means I'm recovering.
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Re: Nerve Regeneration?
« Reply #5 on: July 28, 2018, 05:29:49 pm »
I’ve been told itchiness is a sign. I am only four months post-surgery. Is it too soon to see something improving? My bottom lip feels heavy, and I can wrinkle my chin.

It seems that 8 months is more realistic.

What is a realistic expectation? I would love to hear some recovery stories. Surely, there must be a few.
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Re: Nerve Regeneration?
« Reply #6 on: July 31, 2018, 05:54:30 am »
Yes recovery stories please. Oh, my scalp and side of face still itchy.
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