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Hemifacial Spasm is a nervous system disorder characterised by involuntary twitching of muscles on one side of the face. These result from irritation of the facial nerve that causes involuntary muscle contraction. Another name for these spasms is tic convulsif. Homeopathic remedies for hemifacial spasm help in relaxing the muscles and provide relief in this condition.
Initially there occurs twitching of the eyelid, mouth or cheek muscles and with time these spread to other areas of the face and in some cases the entire face.
Causes
The facial muscles are under the control of the facial nerve. This nerve carries signals from the brain to facial muscles to cause its contraction or relaxation. But if something causes irritation of this nerve or puts pressure on this nerve, then it can affect the nerve signals that are being carried to the face. Then it can lead to twitching or contraction of muscle at other times when they are not supposed to contract.
Mostly it arises when a blood vessel touches a facial nerve. Other than this it may also happen from a tumour putting pressure on this nerve. Also, injury or damage to the facial nerve may also be a cause.
In many cases there is no specific cause.
In very rare cases it may be an initial symptom of multiple sclerosis (An autoimmune system in which the immune cells attacks and damages the myelin sheath that covers nerve fibers).
Both males and females can be affected with hemifacial spasm. But mostly women above the age of 40 years are affected with it.
Symptoms
The main symptom is involuntarily twitching of muscles on one side of the face. They mostly start in the eyelid known as blepharospasm. The intensity varies and in starting mostly these are mild twitches and with advancing time can become more severe. In severe cases they may cause complete closing of the eye from spasm. Anxiety and tiredness tend to worsen the twitching. Initially the twitches tend to come and go but with time they may become continuous.
Afterwards the twitching involves other areas of the face of the same side. These include cheeks, eyebrow, parts around the mouth, lips, jaw, chin and upper part of the neck. The spasm may pull the mouth to one side.
Sometimes these twitches involve all the muscles on the entire one side of the face. The spasms may also occur during sleep. The left side of the face is usually more affected as compared to the right side.
Some symptoms that can accompany are pain in ear usually behind the ears, ringing noises in ear and difficulty in hearing.
Types
These spasms are characterised under two forms – typical and atypical form. These spasms are said to be typical when the spasm starts in the eyelid and afterwards spreads to the lower part of the face.
In case of atypical form the spasm begins in the cheek bone area and then spreads to the eyelids.
Homeopathic Remedies for Hemifacial Spasm
Homeopathic medicines are very effective in managing cases of hemifacial spasm. With its use the intensity and frequency of complaint reduces gradually. These medicines are prepared from naturally occurring substances so are very safe and gentle to use. These treat this condition in a very natural way without any side effects. The best suitable homeopathic medicine for a case is selected after detailed case analysis in every individual case.
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Zincum Met – Top Grade Medicine
It is a leading medicine for managing cases of hemifacial spasm. It is beneficial when there is twitching of the lower lid of the left side. It is also helpful for managing jerking in the left eyebrow. Next it works well when there is spasms and twitching of muscles of the face. Twitching in the upper lip on the left side is another symptom calling for its use.
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Agaricus – Another Effective Medicine
It is another good remedy for managing these cases. Firstly it is indicated when there is twitching in the eyelids. Eyelids jerk and twitch. It is frequent. With spasm watering may occur from eyes. Secondly it is indicated for facial muscles twitching. Here twitching specifically of the right cheek is indicative for using it.
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Cuprum Met – For Spasm in Eyelids and Jaw
It is the next important medicine for managing spasms in various body parts. In cases needing it frequent twitching of eyelids specifically on the left side predominate. Next there may be spasm in jaw muscles where it is required.
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Causticum – For Eyelid and Facial Muscle Twitching
This medicine also has a marked action on the nerves and muscles. It offers help to manage twitching of eyelids. Other than this it proves effective in cases where twitching of muscles of the face especially on the left side is present.
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Opium – For Facial Twitching at Corners of Mouth
Its use is highly recommended for managing the twitching at the corners of mouth. The mouth may appear distorted with this. Its use may also be done in twitching of other facial muscles. There occurs spasmodic motion of facial muscles with trembling in such cases.
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Mygale – For Constant Twitching of Face
This is another highly valuable medicine for these cases. Its use is considered when there is constant twitching of muscles of the face. As per homeopathic literature this medicine has proved effective in curing many cases of twitching and contractions of facial muscles.
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Magnesium Phos – For Twitching of Eyelid and Corner of Mouth
It is a very helpful medicine for managing complaints related to muscles, one among them is spasm, twitching of muscles. It proves effective when there is spasm of eyelids. It is also useful for twitching of corners / angles of mouth.
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Physostigma – For Twitching Lids and Eyes
It is a natural medicine prepared from beans of plant Physostigma venenosum having the common name Calabar Bean. It belongs to family leguminosae. It is well indicated for treating twitching of muscle of eyelid and around the eyes. It also helps cases where spasms in the face are there that extends to the neck.
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Ignatia – For Twitching of Eyelids, Lips
This medicine is prepared from seeds of a plant Ignatia Amara commonly known as St. Ignatius Bean. It belongs to the family loganiaceae. This medicine is prominent to manage twitching of the eyelids and lips. Other than this it also helps when there occur twitching of corners of mouth. Last indication for using it is spasm in the cheek.
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Cubeba – For Twitching of One Side of Mouth when Speaking or Smiling
It is prepared from dried unripe fruit of plant Cubeba Officinalis having the common name Piper cubeba. It belongs to the family piperaceae. It is specifically indicated when there occur twitching on one side of mouth when speaking or smiling.
Hello doctor. I got bells palsy on right side of my face and it been over a year now the side where I got bells palsy my lip and eye twitch and I get tingling feeling what do I do. I also grt burning head pain
Dear Doctor,
My is having Hemfacial spasm on left side of face.
She’s facing this problem from 7-8 years and now it’s getting her into depressed.
Her left eyelid and left cheek continuous to twitch a lot with uncontrolled movement. Please help me and advise any homeopathic medicines for this.
Hello Dr. Sharma
I am suffering from hemifacial spasm from 4 years. My right side of eyelid, cheek, mouth and also a right side of neck portion continues twitching which is sometimes painful. Please suggest me homeopathy medicine for this disease.
Dear Doctor, i am very much depressed from Hemfacial spasm on my left side of face. My left eyelid and left cheek continuous to twitch a lot with uncontrolled movement of my left cheek and and dropping of eye lid. Please help me and advise any homeopathic medicines for this.
Dear Dr. I am suffering from hemifacial problem on left of my face since last 4-5 years. I am 70 years old. Please help me in this regard and advise suitable medicine.
Thanking you in anticipation
Muhammad Akram Shahid
Multan, Pakistan
My WhatsApp No 00923008634899
Eye twinkling with fluctuations nerve in left side radiating to lips.Relief with causticum.But again due to rare taking of causticm same symptoms last 10days.
Hi Dr
I am looking at the first medicine that describes my condition. Zincum Met – Top Grade Medicine
It is a leading medicine for managing cases of hemifacial spasm. It is beneficial when there is twitching of the lower lid of the left side. It is also helpful for managing jerking in the left eyebrow. Next it works well when there is spasms and twitching of muscles of the face. Twitching in the upper lip on the left side is another symptom calling for its use.
I’m 60 year old male of Indian origin and am on heart medicines due to one stent placed
Hi Sir,
I am Prasad, 31 years old and suffering from hemifacial spasm problem on my right side from last 5 years.
I have seen a neurologist, who did MRI, and other tests. He has suggested for Botox.
Would appreciate any suggestions for alternate vitamins or such.
Thank you.
Prasad, did you find relief for your problem?
Hallo Dr. Sharma
Saya Hanna, usia saya 32 tahun. Saya menderita sakit hemifacial spasme 3 tahun terakhir ini. Saya sudah banyak konsultasi dengan dokter spesial saraf tapi tidak belum sembuh. Tolong bantu saya obat yang bisa menyembuhkan HFS apa. Terima kasih
Hi Dr.
I am 37 years old and suffering from hemifacial spasam problem on my right side from last 4 years. I am using some homeopathic medicine but its not very useful. May i consult with you regarding this. Thank you.
Dear Sir
I am a patient of Hemifacial Spasm around 5 years.
How can I get your help?
Regards
Dipok Kumar Sharma
Hello doctor I am Monica 66 years old.I am suffering from facial spasm for last few months.Mostly it is on the right side ,and some days it is better,some days often when talking right eye closes and right cheek has upward pull and looks distorted.By nature I am over thinking type,was anxious type earlier which is much less now due to meditation.I don’t have twitching when meditating or sleeping.Can you please suggest homeopathic remedies?
Hi sir,
I am hari prasad iam having hemifacial spasm problem since 5 years, it s not controlling with allopathy medicine. Is there any medicine in homeopathy. pl suggest.
hi doctor sharma, I have hemifacial spasms on the right side of my face including numbness that comes and goes. I have been to the doctor multiple times and have been diagnosed. The docter i went to said my blood vessel is resting on my 7th cranial nerve. I have tried muscle relaxers, and been told the other two options include surgery or botox. Which natural remedy do you recommend?
I am a Homeopathic Doctor from Pakistan, I want help to treat hemifacial spasm disease. The patient is my wife she has this at her right side of her face, since 2018.
Nothing is working for her betterment
She has insomnia and anxiety and now her hemifacial spasms are getting more severe and painful as they occur twice every 8 to 10 minutes and lasts for the period of ¹ to 1½ minutes
Cubeba 200
Phystostigma 200
Mygale 200
Rekewage 36 no . Drop
Mostly helpful in ur case
Thanks respectable doctor
I will update you on this
Regards
Homeopath M ANWAR KHAN
Suffering from Hemifacial spam
Hello Doctor,
I am 74 years old, male
My left eyelids slowly slowly about to close.
And my left side of face doesn’t sweat. Only right side of face sweat. Nothing more any complications.
What maybe the cause and medicine requirements for this treatment.
I am 37 year old female suffering from hemifacial spasm since the past 4 years. Initially spasms used to Go and come back but now it’s been continuously twitching since the past 4 months.. I want to go for long term homoeopathic treatment rather than undergoing surgery..
I am having problem with hemifacial spasm
My 62yr old mother is suffering from left hemifacial spasm from last 2yrs, (2019 to 2021). After taking long allopathic treatment from neurologist (botox injection Nd other antibiotics for seizures etc, ) there is no benefit happens. She is also having high BP and cholesterol problem. We had already consulted 4 neurologist, but all of them says common thing like there is no permanent cure to this problem and we have to took botox injections for rest of our life which is very very costly.
Hello Doctor,
I am 40 years old, male
My left eyelids slowly slowly about to close.
And pulls upward, my left side of face doesn’t sweat. Only right side of face sweat. Nothing more any complications.
What maybe the cause and medicine requirements for this treatmen
I am 42. I have been diagnosed with sinus infection and my left cheek has begun to twitch. I have a lot of clear mucus that is coming out of my nose and I back of throat. I don know how it could be an infection if the mucus is clear. I have never had this happen to me before..never had a sinus issue nor has my face ever twitched before. Can the two be connected?
I have facial spasms on the right side of my face. My eye partly closes and pullls downward. My lip lifts up and is now smaller than on the left side. This has been going on for over a year. I have seen a neurologist, who did MRI, and other tests, a chiropractor and massages.
I prefer an alternative to Botox which the Dr wants to give me.
Would appreciate any suggestions for alternate vitamins or such.
I am 77 years old, had beta gamma knife for 1 hr 12 minutes of radiation about 4 years ago to stop a growth (not cancerous) on right side of my ear as my hearing was disturbed with the growth I now have 20% hearing in right ear.
Hi, I have hemifacial spasm. What strength zincum met would I use?
30c? 200c? Also trying chamomilla.