Question
Three months into Bell’s palsy, and it hasn’t fully healed yet. The facial muscles are often numb and twitch. What should I do about facial muscle twitching after Bell’s palsy?
Answer
Hello, the recurrence of facial muscle twitching after Bell’s palsy may indicate myokymia, often related to pressure on the facial nerve and abnormal nerve impulses. It is advisable to visit a hospital for a follow-up consultation to confirm the diagnosis. If diagnosed with myokymia, regional muscle injections of botulinum toxin can be considered to inhibit the transmission of neural pain and alleviate the recurrence of twitching. If the treatment is not effective, surgical treatment can also be considered.