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Hemifacial Spasm is a nervous system disorder characterized by involuntary twitching (sudden, brief, uncontrollable, jerky movement) of muscles on one side of the face. It results from irritation of the facial nerve that causes involuntary muscle contraction. Another name for these spasms is ‘tic convulsif’. Initially there occurs twitching of the eyelid, mouth or cheek muscles and with time they spread to other areas of the face and in some cases the entire face. 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 medicines are very effective in managing cases of hemifacial spasm. These medicines help relax facial muscles for excellent recovery. The intensity and frequency of the complaint reduces gradually. In conventional mode, botox injections, anticonvulsant medicines and surgical intervention is advised in cases of hemifacial spasm that can have side effects. Homeopathy is a great alternative mode to treat hemifacial spasm in a very natural way without any side effects.
Homeopathic medicines act as muscle relaxants
Homeopathic remedies for hemifacial spasm help in relaxing the facial muscles and provide relief. These cases respond exceedingly well to natural homeopathic treatment. With regular use of homeopathic medicines for recommended time period as guided by a homeopath, excellent results occur in such cases. Homeopathic medicines can offer great cures in mild to moderate cases. While in severe cases, these only play a role in managing the severity of the problem. Homeopathy offers helps for recent as well as long-term cases of hemifacial spasm.
Individualised medication brings best results
According to homeopathic law of individualization, the homeopathic medicines are always selected individually for every case of hemifacial spasm as per the characteristic symptoms rather than giving the same medicine for every case on the basis of diagnosis of complaint. The best suitable homeopathic medicine is decided after detailed case analysis in every individual case. This brings wonderful recoveries as it suits a case requirement particularly.
Natural medicines with zero side effects
Homeopathic medicines are prepared from natural sources. So, they are free from any side effects. These medicines work in a very natural way. By stimulating the self-healing mechanism of the body, these help the body overcome health issue on its own in natural manner.
Top 7 Homeopathic Remedies for Hemifacial Spasm
The top recommended homeopathic medicines to manage hemifacial spasm are Zincum Met, Agaricus, Cuprum Met, Causticum, Bryonia, Opium and Ignatia.
1. Zincum Met – Top Grade Medicine
Zincum Met leads the chart of homeopathic medicines to deal with numerous nervous system disorders including hemifacial spasm. It is beneficial when there is twitching of the lower eyelid especially of the left side. It is also helpful for managing jerking in the left eyebrow. Twitching in the upper lip on the left side is another symptom calling for its use. Next, it works well when there are spasms and twitching of muscles of the face attended with nausea and at times vomiting. Jerk-like stitches can also be felt in the face.
When to use Zincum Met?
Zincum Met is one of the best medicines to manage hemifacial spasm with twitching of the lower eyelid and upper lip, especially on the left side.
How to use Zincum Met?
This medicine is mainly used in 30C potency. The dose varies from once a day to just once / twice a week depending on severity of complaint.
2. Agaricus – Effective Medicine for Twitching of Eyelids and Cheek Muscles
Agaricus 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. Along with spasm, watering may occur from the eyes. Secondly, it is indicated for facial muscles twitching. Here twitching of the right cheek is indicative for using it.
When to use Agaricus?
Agaricus offers great help for managing twitching of eyelids and cheek muscles in cases of hemifacial spasm.
How to use Agaricus?
It is mostly recommended in 30C potency once or twice a day as per the severity of the problem. Its higher potencies like 200C, 1M are also available but they should not be used without a doctor’s prescription.
3. Cuprum Met – For Spasm in Eyelids and Muscles near Lower Jaw
It is the next important medicine for managing spasms in various body parts. It is helpful for frequent twitching of eyelids specifically on the left side. Next, it is useful for spasm in lower jaw muscles.
When to use Cuprum Met?
Its use is highly suggested to manage hemifacial spasm with twitching of eyelids (left sided) and that of muscles of lower jaw.
How to use Cuprum Met?
This medicine can be used once a day in 30C potency.
4. Causticum – For Facial Muscle Twitching on Left Side
Causticum also has a marked action on the muscles. It offers help to manage twitching of muscles of the face especially on the left side. Burning sensation may also be felt on the face. Numbness in face at times appear.
When to use Causticum?
This medicine proves effective for cases of muscle twitching on left side of the face in cases of hemifacial spasms.
How to use Causticum?
It is advised to take Causticum 30C once a day.
5. Bryonia – For Twitching of Face on Right Side
Bryonia is a highly beneficial medicine to manage hemifacial spasm of right side.
In cases needing it, twitching is felt in the right-sided cheek. The twitching may extend to the right side of the head. A pressure feeling and pain in the cheek can be present too. Heated sensation or bloating may appear on the face.
When to use Bryonia?
This medicine should be considered to manage right-sided hemifacial spasm especially with twitching of the right cheek.
How to use Bryonia?
It can be used in either low and high potency among which the most preferred is 30C potency twice or thrice a day, depending on the severity of the symptoms.
6. Opium – For Facial Twitching at Corners of Mouth
Its use is highly recommended for managing twitching at the corners of the mouth that may appear distorted. It may also be recommended in case of twitching of other facial muscles. There occurs spasmodic motion of facial muscles with trembling in such cases.
When to use Opium?
Opium should be selected to treat twitching occurring at the corners of the mouth due to hemifacial spasm.
How to use Opium?
One may use this medicine once a day in 30C potency.
7. Ignatia – For Twitching of Eyelids, Lips
This medicine is prominent to manage twitching of the eyelids and lips. Besides, it also helps when there is twitching at the corners of the mouth. Last indication for using it is spasm in the cheek.
When to use Ignatia?
Its use should be preferred to deal with twitching appearing in eyelids and lips in cases of hemifacial spasm.
How to use Ignatia?
Ignatia 30C can be taken once or twice a day as per case intensity.
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 muscles 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 disorder in which the immune cells attack and damages the myelin sheath that covers the 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. It generally starts in the eyelid known as blepharospasm. The intensity varies; initially there are mild twitches, and with time can become more severe. In severe cases, they may cause complete closing of the eye due to spasm. Anxiety and tiredness tend to worsen the twitching. The twitches tend to come and go but later they persist. 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 the ear and difficulty in hearing.
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
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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.