dbockman last modified: March 14, 2009
Personal Information
Login: dbockman
Name: David Bockman
City: Calgary
State: Alberta
Country: Canada
Gender: Male
Marital Status: Divorced
Occupation: Geomatics Technologist
Age at HFS Onset: 30
Side Affected: Right
Year of HFS Onset: 2002
 
Treatment History
Symptoms Experienced: Periodic episodes of facial twitching that vary in duration and intensity. Usually involves obvious movement of the right cheek, eyelids and right side of mouth.
Medications Tried: None. After reading the possible side effects of missing your dosage and knowing how forgetful I can be about taking meds, I didnt want to risk it.
Alternative Treatments Tried: Initially tried varying my diet, sleep patterns, and caffeine intake, and took potassium suppliments (for inproved nerve funtion)
Tried Botox?: No
Still Using Botox?:
Botox Comments: As with medication, I decided to avoid Botox due to the potential of side effects being worse than the HFS. I also dislike needles and hate anything having to do with eyes (eye surgery, putting in contacts,...)
MVD?: No
Number of MVD's:
Date of Last MVD: ,
Doctor's Name:
Facility MVD Performed:
Spasm Free?:
Any MVD Complications?:
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