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Posted by CCF Neuro MD on August 13, 1997 at 21:10:45:

In Reply to: tremors left cheek posted by Thomas on July 18, 1997 at 18:56:36:

: Question:
  Have Multiple Sclerosis. I have a tremor on the left side of the
  face when I move my lip to the left side. The tremor
  involves the entire area of the left cheek. Could this be a
  damaged nerve from the multiple sclerosis? There is no pain.
  thank you
  Thomas
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Dear Thomas:
The answer to your question is yes. You may have what is called "Facial myokimia". It has also been described as the "bag of worms". One of the commonest causes of this sign is MS. It results from spontaneous electrical firing of the facial nerve because of an MS plaque in the brainstem. If it is very bothersome, membrane-stabilizing medications such as some anticonvulsants may be helpful in controlling it.
If you live near the Cleveland area, and in case you desire a second opinion and want further explanation of this or another MS-related issue, you could call up [phone] or [phone] for an appointment to see a neurologist specializing in MS (Drs. Rudick, Kinkel, Cohen or Guttman) at the Mellen Center for MS affiliated to the Cleveland Clinic.
This information is provided for general medical educational purposes only. Please consult your physician for diagnostic and treatment options of your specific medical condition.