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Botox Muscle Spasm Therapy

Premium Questions

Dr. Erion Spaho MD

I've been diagnosed with hemifacial spasm . I am on botox injections but it does distort my mouth and eye. Is there a medicine I can take orally that would help this problem? ... View answer

Answered by : Dr. Erion Spaho ( Neurologist)
Dr. Mihir Shah MD

for years. i developed eye spasm - involuntary flicking [closing/opening] of the eye lids later on. As a last recourse advised injecting Botox to manage it. On second time usage of botox i find... View answer

Answered by : Dr. Mihir Shah ( Ophthalmologist)
Dr. Veera Raghava Rao Buddha. MD

Hi.. I am an HFS Patient for the last 2 years and the spasms have increased manifold... The Doc has advised Botox however - I am not convinced and would rather Opt for MVD Surgery.. I am a musician and ... View answer

Answered by : Dr. Veera Raghava Rao Buddha. ( General & Family Physician)
Dr. Kathy Robinson MD

Hello, I am 71, and suffer and have suffered from R hemifacial spasm over the past 6 years. I am under the care of a neurosurgeon for botox injections, which are not totally successful. I have now ... View answer

Answered by : Dr. Kathy Robinson ( General & Family Physician)
Dr. Praveen Tayal MD

headaches over my eyes and forehead. My dentist said it is not TMJ. He thinks it is muscle spasms. He said to eat soft food for two weeks and if that doesn't help, he can try botox and maybe a splint . What ... View answer

Answered by : Dr. Praveen Tayal ( Orthopaedic Surgeon)

Public Forum Discussions

Jay Indravadan Patel MD

Helo sir, My dad is suffering from hemifacial spasm from past 10 years. After consulting the doctor, the doctor advised Botox injections and gave some pills oXETOL, but we do not want to go for Botox ... View answer

Answered by : Jay Indravadan Patel ( Physical Therapist or Physiotherapist)
Jay Indravadan Patel MD

sir am 22, i have the hemi facial spasm for more than 8 yrs. i want it to be cured without botox injections, without surgery. i want it to be cured by accupunture, accupressure or by homeo. where in chennai ... View answer

Answered by : Jay Indravadan Patel ( Physical Therapist or Physiotherapist)
Dr.  Venkata Subrahmanaym Mukkavilli MD

I am facing the problem of hemifacial spasm since last few years, I know that Botox can help me to reduce the problem or MDS, Botox is not a preminent cure yes MDS is better but I am not intrested in... View answer

Answered by : Dr. Venkata Subrahmanaym Mukkavilli ( Pediatrician)
Dr. Sushil Rungta MD

Hi I have been having the botox injections for haemafacial spasms for the past 2 years now, every 3 ... not affected to haemafacial spasm ... View answer

Answered by : Dr. Sushil Rungta ( Ophthalmologist)
Dr.  Ahmed Aly Hassan MD

My name is Mrs. Tara Jhawar residing at Kanpur U.P. I m suffering from Left Hemi Facial Spasm since ... ask for Botox, but these are temporary treatment. Please advice a permanant cure. ... View answer

Answered by : Dr. Ahmed Aly Hassan ( Orthopaedic Surgeon)