Personal HFS History - Gail Ferguson
My name is Gail Ferguson and I am about to turn 43 years old. My HFS began with a small flutter approximately 18 months ago with a diagnosis happening in May 2006. At that time, it was explained to me about Botox® injections and the MVD surgery, and I was sent off to decide what to do. Over the past year, I have researched extensively and read probably everything on this site, while the spasms have become increasingly worse. The whole left side of my face goes into spasm. I work as an administrative assistant and receptionist and have become increasingly self-conscious of the spasms. Coworkers are wonderful, as it has been explained to them what it is. As someone who has always suffered from headaches of varying degrees including migraines, the spasms do nothing more than irritate an already irritable head. The spasms seem to trigger headaches and then in turn the headaches seem to make the spasms worse.
I decided that Botox® injections are not for me. I just couldn’t bring myself to try it, no matter how I tried. Two nights ago, I decided that I have had enough and contacted my family doctor and subsequently the neurologist that diagnosed me and am awaiting a referral to the neurosurgeon. I am happy with the decision, but nervous. The headaches and nausea after surgery really have me concerned as I am so prone to headaches and there hasn’t been a time that I have had surgery when I haven’t thrown up for 24 hours straight.
I want to thank everyone on this site for their unselfish sharing of their stories. It was so comforting to find this site and know that there are so many other people who also suffer from HFS. To be able to read their stories and experiences has made a huge difference to my world.
Keep your fingers crossed, I will post my MVD diary when I have the surgery.
Thanks again.
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Gail Ferguson, April 28, 2007
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