Synkinesis due to RHS

[frizzyfra]

Hi, I got RHS nearly 3 years ago. I used to be a level 6 palsy but after 2 yrs of acupuncture it is definitely better. However I nowadays suffer from Synkinesis: my right eye is smaller and twitches and the right corner of my mouth doesnt lift up. For instance when I smile only two theets are visible. I tried physiotherapist, electro- stimulation and excersises with no results. I guess now I am getting a bit depressed because my situation is stationary since one year and I can no longer improve. What treatments do you suggest? Is there any surgery I can undergo? Thank you in advance for your support.

[FPUK]

I'm sorry you are still having problems. Have you tried Botox to dampen down the synkinesis?

[frizzyfra in reply to FPUK]

I havent tried it yet but for what I understand and doctors advise, botox wont solve the mouth issue. It could ease the eye's situation only. Is there a surgery specialist you could reccomend?

Thank you

Francesca

[FPUK in reply to frizzyfra]

Have a look at our page here: facialpalsy.org.uk/advice/m... You can see some before and after pictures on the right. We can't recommend specialists but if you email [e-mail] then they should be able to point you in the direction of specialist centres which are closest to you. They won't be able to recommend though.

[frizzyfra in reply to FPUK]

Thank you. I sent an e mail to the address provided.