Question 1

what could be a cause of uncontrollable facial grimacing?

Accepted Answer

Nerve compression: If the facial grimacing is only on one side of the face it can be due to compression of the facial nerve by an artery. Surgical treatment is available for this but  would need further workup.

Question 2

what is the definition or description of: facial grimacing?

Accepted Answer

Often: called a TIC

Seen in Tourette's Syndrome among other neurologic conditions!

Hope this is helpful
Dr Z

Question 3

what causes people to be uncomfortable with facial grimacing?

Accepted Answer

Facial Grimacing: People may be uncomfortable around others who grimace as grimacing typically reflects pain or discomfort. It is human nature to avoid situations that lead to pain and discomfort and so it is a reflex to be uncomfortable and want to avoid a potentially-painful situation.

Question 4

i'm starting to experience uncontrollable facial grimacing to the point that it hurts. what's happening?

Accepted Answer

Neurologist: Need an exam by neurologist, as there could be multiple causes for this symptoms from Bell's palsy to dental problem to migraine or seizure activity. Best bet is to get examined.

Question 5

facial grimacing in my sleep.  myoclonus? the grimacing only happens a few times while sleeping.  usually it wakes me up. possibly of being seizures?

Accepted Answer

See your PCP: I will recommend a general check up with your PCP, he/she will conduct preliminary evaluation and refer you to a specialist if need be. Your symptom is non-specific and may or may not be serious. It's very difficult to give a good answer without proper history and examination.

Question 6

my son was diagnosed with schizophrenia and is taking 30 milligrams of zyprexa. i think he maybe missing doses. he is going back to grimacing and talking to himself.can the symptoms come back?

Accepted Answer

: Please take your son back to his psychiatrist.  His medication may need adjusting.  At 14 y.o. his body is changing and the dose of them med may not be right.  Also, please see that he takes his meds, even if you have to dispense them to him.  Please look into support groups for parents/loved ones of those w/mental illness.  Peace and good health.

Question 7

my son was recently diagnosed with schizophrenia. his dosage is 30 milligrams of zyprexa. i think he is tapering down. he is grimacing and talking to himself again. can it return when not taking it. what are the signs of not taking the right dosage?

Accepted Answer

: It is not uncommon for these patients to skip or hide their doses. If their tissue level of the meds decline symptoms they aid are likely to return. I would discuss your concerns with his treatment team.

Question 8

ive been under severe chronic stress from trauma. dr. said i have gad. couple days after taking one antidepressant, had an involuntary eye roll, tongue protrusion, involuntary grimacing, raising eyebrows, one time. could this be tardive dyskinesia?

Accepted Answer

: .You don't mention what the medication was. Tardive dyskinesia takes at least a few months to develop as a side effect. Your symptoms seemed characteristic of it but I don't think they were caused by 2 days of that medication. Nevertheless notify your prescribing physician of those symptoms and get advice and instructions.

Question 9

do facials help hydradenitis supparativa?

Accepted Answer

No: Hidradenitis affects lymph nodes: usually in the groin or armpits. Facials will have no effect, either positive or negative.

Question 10

what might cause bilateral facial spasms?

Accepted Answer

Muscle dysfunction: Facial spasms can occur for different reasons ranging from muscle dysfunction to stress.  Some medical illnesses can also cause such spasms.  Consult an orofacial pain dentist.

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What could be a cause of uncontrollable facial grimacing?

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What is the definition or description of: facial grimacing?

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What causes people to be uncomfortable with facial grimacing?

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I'm starting to experience uncontrollable facial grimacing to the point that it hurts. what's happening?

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Facial grimacing in my sleep. myoclonus? the grimacing only happens a few times while sleeping. usually it wakes me up. possibly of being seizures?

A member asked:

My son was diagnosed with schizophrenia and is taking 30 milligrams of zyprexa. i think he maybe missing doses. he is going back to grimacing and talking to himself.can the symptoms come back?

A member asked:

My son was recently diagnosed with schizophrenia. his dosage is 30 milligrams of zyprexa. i think he is tapering down. he is grimacing and talking to himself again. can it return when not taking it. what are the signs of not taking the right dosage?

A member asked:

Ive been under severe chronic stress from trauma. dr. said i have gad. couple days after taking one antidepressant, had an involuntary eye roll, tongue protrusion, involuntary grimacing, raising eyebrows, one time. could this be tardive dyskinesia?

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Do facials help hydradenitis supparativa?

A member asked:

What might cause bilateral facial spasms?

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