Uploaded October 2022 | Updated September 2026, 1 week ago
Living With Moebius Syndrome. Eric Grim Tells His Story.
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Eric Grim was born in 1979 with Moebius Syndrome which has caused a lifetime of hardship.
Moebius syndrome is a type of congenital facial paralysis or palsy.
The condition usually affects both sides of the face.
While researchers have not identified the cause(s) of Moebius syndrome, studies suggest a combination of genetic and environmental risk factors.
Treating Moebius syndrome may require a team of doctors to address symptoms, including cleft palate, crossed eyes, and difficulties eating, speaking, hearing, or controlling facial expressions and functioning.
Moebius Syndrome Symptoms
People with Moebius syndrome experience:
Weakness or complete paralysis of the facial muscles
Trouble swallowing or sucking
Difficulties with speech and frequent drooling
Inability to form facial expressions, including smiling, frowning, raising eyebrows, puckering lips or closing eyes
Cleft palate
Dental problems
Hand and foot problems including club foot and missing or fused fingers (syndactyly)
Hearing problems
High palate
Irritated and dry eyes
Motor delays
Poland’s syndrome (chest wall and upper limb anomalies)
Strabismus (crossed eyes)
#MoebiusSyndrome
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Living With Moebius Syndrome. Eric Grim Tells His Story.
If you would like to be a guest on our show please contact:
Dan@wisemediagroupllc.com
wisemediagroupllc.com
Please follow Eric on TikTok & Instagram for more info.
Instagram: instagram.com/ericgrim79
TikTok: tiktok.com/@ericgrim79
Eric Grim was born in 1979 with Moebius Syndrome which has caused a lifetime of hardship.
Moebius syndrome is a type of congenital facial paralysis or palsy.
The condition usually affects both sides of the face.
While researchers have not identified the cause(s) of Moebius syndrome, studies suggest a combination of genetic and environmental risk factors.
Treating Moebius syndrome may require a team of doctors to address symptoms, including cleft palate, crossed eyes, and difficulties eating, speaking, hearing, or controlling facial expressions and functioning.
Moebius Syndrome Symptoms
People with Moebius syndrome experience:
Weakness or complete paralysis of the facial muscles
Trouble swallowing or sucking
Difficulties with speech and frequent drooling
Inability to form facial expressions, including smiling, frowning, raising eyebrows, puckering lips or closing eyes
Cleft palate
Dental problems
Hand and foot problems including club foot and missing or fused fingers (syndactyly)
Hearing problems
High palate
Irritated and dry eyes
Motor delays
Poland’s syndrome (chest wall and upper limb anomalies)
Strabismus (crossed eyes)
#MoebiusSyndrome
@truly-channel @News6WKMG @WESH
