pbertram last modified: March 23, 2008
Personal Information
Login: pbertram
Name: Pam Bertram
City: Post Falls
State: Idaho
Country: United States
Gender: Female
Marital Status: Married
Occupation: RN
Age at HFS Onset: 43
Side Affected: Left
Year of HFS Onset: 2007
 
Treatment History
Symptoms Experienced: Initially I experienced a very slight quiver under my left eye. Now my entire left side of my face droops and spasms. My left eye pulls closed and my left upper lip droops.
Medications Tried: The nuerologist prescribed Tegratol which made me very sleepy and caused concentration difficulties. I am currently take Nurontin which I don't have any side effects, but also have not noticed any improvement.
Alternative Treatments Tried: None
Tried Botox?: No
Still Using Botox?:
Botox Comments:
MVD?: No
Number of MVD's:
Date of Last MVD: ,
Doctor's Name:
Facility MVD Performed:
Spasm Free?:
Any MVD Complications?:
Comments: I have had a mild twitch under my left eye for about 3 years,but it became significantly worse in 2007.
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