earmitage last modified: February 8, 2009
Personal Information
Login: earmitage
Name: Emily Armitage
City: Columbus
State: Ohio
Country: United States
Gender: Female
Marital Status: Married
Occupation: Sales
Age at HFS Onset: 45
Side Affected: Right
Year of HFS Onset: 2007
 
Treatment History
Symptoms Experienced: Slight eye twitch, the pulling of the nose/mouth area
Medications Tried: anti-seizure medicine
Alternative Treatments Tried:
Tried Botox?: Yes
Still Using Botox?: No
Botox Comments: Botox-once...not effective at all.
MVD?: Yes
Number of MVD's: 1
Date of Last MVD: January 14, 2009
Doctor's Name: Dr. Peter J. Jannetta
Facility MVD Performed: Allegheny General Hospital
Pittsburgh, PA (USA)

Spasm Free?: Yes
Any MVD Complications?:
Comments: Update as of 02/08/09 - I am happy to say that I haven't had spasms since the 8th day after my surgery. For those that experience HFS, this website in invaluable.
http://www.hfs-assn.org/members/earmitage
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