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NFR -anyone deal with Bells Palsy?
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michael-in-phoenix
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I had it a few years ago. Scared the bejeepers outta me when my face drooped.
I thought I was having a stroke.
My doctor diagnosed me quickly and put me on a prednisone dose pack. The side effects from the meds were nearly worse than the Bells palsy, and can't be discussed in detail on a polite forum like this one.
I was in my late 40's when I had it.
Most of my facial function returned within 2 to 3 weeks. I still have some slight residual loss of function on the right side of my face, but it is very slight, and not apparent to the rest of the world.
Keep half-smiling and expect the best.
Michael
I thought I was having a stroke.
My doctor diagnosed me quickly and put me on a prednisone dose pack. The side effects from the meds were nearly worse than the Bells palsy, and can't be discussed in detail on a polite forum like this one.
I was in my late 40's when I had it.
Most of my facial function returned within 2 to 3 weeks. I still have some slight residual loss of function on the right side of my face, but it is very slight, and not apparent to the rest of the world.
Keep half-smiling and expect the best.
Michael
mariadnoca
Moderator
My niece had it last year...
She's 26, and had it and a few other strange things hit her all at once (dizziness that landed her in the hospital/wheelchair for awhile). She did make a full recovery in a couple of months. So sorry you are going through this. Hope you have a speedy recovery!
She's 26, and had it and a few other strange things hit her all at once (dizziness that landed her in the hospital/wheelchair for awhile). She did make a full recovery in a couple of months. So sorry you are going through this. Hope you have a speedy recovery!