P_Berntsen last modified: November 24, 2007
Personal Information
Login: P_Berntsen
Name: Pat Berntsen
City: Lockport
State: New York
Country: United States
Gender: Female
Marital Status: Married
Occupation: retired
Age at HFS Onset: 38
Side Affected: Right
Year of HFS Onset: 1988
 
Treatment History
Symptoms Experienced: I started with an eye twitch, then eventually the twitch became full spasms down the right side of my face.
Medications Tried: I tried relaxants at first, then when I was diagnosed the doctor tried Artan. I stopped that med because it was making it hard for me to function.
Alternative Treatments Tried:
Tried Botox?: Yes
Still Using Botox?: Yes
Botox Comments: I have been taking Botox shots for a few years. At first they worked well although the side effects are horrible. But now, they stop working sooner. The tics are getting worse.
MVD?: No
Number of MVD's:
Date of Last MVD: ,
Doctor's Name:
Facility MVD Performed:
Spasm Free?:
Any MVD Complications?:
Comments:
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