Bell Palsy

Question: How long after the hpv shot can symptoms of Bell Palsy occure.? My daughter is a month away from takeing her third shot for hpv. She within the last two days has developed Bell Palsy, almost over night. It seems.

Answer: I don't know what HPV is but there is a condition that can (rarely) be caused by the chickenpox virus that mimics Bell's Palsy.

Question: bell palsy?

Answer: I know of two people who have it and have heard of one who suddenly for no known reason had it go ~~. When I was a child there was a saying if you pulled a sour face it could be frozen in place this was related to bells palsy.

Question: What are the odds of recovery from Bell's Palsy? I was diagnosed with Bell's Palsy on Tuesday. All the websites I read have different percentages for how many people recover and how quickly - does anyone know really what my chances are of this thing going away completely and quickly? I'm finding it really tough. Thanks for all the supporting comments. Right now I'm scared and quite weepy about it but hopefully that will go away.

Answer: Without treatment, full recovery is still likely and occurs in about 8 in 10 cases. With treatment, the chance of full recovery is improved. In most people the function of the nerve gradually returns to normal. Symptoms usually start to improve after about 2-3 weeks, and have usually gone within two months. In some cases, it can take up to twelve months to fully recover. The mainstay of treatment is oral steroids though physiotherapy is also helpful.

Question: My friend has suffered from Bell Palsy for many years before diagnosis, is that normal? It started with a salt taste in her mouth about 10 years ago. Then her mouth when numb and over time her face as well. It took 3 trips to the Mayo Clinic for them to finally diagnois her. Can she be helped? She is a wonderful person.

Answer: I have had bells palsy for about 7 to 8 months. Typically, it improves within weeks to months but can take years, or so the neurologist says. The 7th cranial nerve is the culprit behind this frustrating condition and usually as it heals movement and expression returns. I have about 80 percent back so far. I do still suffer with the change of taste fairly badly. This is very frustrating at times. I have heard of several instances where this has lasted for years. In two that I know of, it turned out that they were misdiagnosed. One individual had lyme disease and the other MS. There are many other diseases that mimic bells palsy symptoms. I am by no means a doctor but do feel I am well informed. Something your friend might try if she hasnt already is B-12 therapy. It had been found B-12 helps in encouraging nerves to heal. I urge your friend to seek another opinion and if she hasnt tryed B-12 therapy maybe she can give it a shot. There are other therapys that many feel help with this disoder as well, such as acupuncture. Hope you friend improves soon and encourage her in all ways. It is devastating what this can do to the morale sometimes.

Question: What should I do if I have bell palsy? Any suggestions other than a doctor? Should I go to school?

Answer: go to the doctor. They will give you medication like predisone. The effects usually diminish in time. Some times the doctor will give you exercizes for the face muscles. My dad had it and had to go to the doctor.

Question: I HAD bell palsy FOR A YEAR AND NEED HELP? I had bell palsy for a year and have no money for treatment. I had what the free clinic gave me. I went to the hospital and they just refer-ed me to some high price doctor that don't take my 3year job insurance.. any help with this... if want to see a pic of my face let me know. it's clear up but my muscle don't move anymore. I MISS MY SMILE.

Answer: I had bells palsy several years ago and had about a 90 percent plus recovery. I urge you to find someone who will accept your insurance. I have met others who were first diagnosed with this but after it did not go away they found out it was something more serious. One had lyme disease and the other MS. There are some things you might try while looking for a doctor. Have you heard of B-12 therapy? This article will get you started but look further into it to see if its for you. However, I stress, please seek more medical help and maybe they can help you have a more confident smile. http://www.associatedcontent.com/article…

Question: Can someone recommend something for Bell Palsy? I have a friend who had Bell's Palsy.. Someone recommended acupuncture or facial massages... Are these recommended???

Answer: Dear I am suffering from the same, It attacked me 7 months back, Now by the grace of Allah I m 99% Ok i m feeling only a very small pain in the back of my right ear. I would suggest your fried to be in warm / hot room, Dont go in cool weather even in windy weather, dont take bath if very necessary plz tak bath with very hot water and on that day dont go out of your room. Take B-12 capsules. I used 20 shots of Methocobal 500 Micro grams Injection and also 12 injection of Neurobion, It realy helpd me. Dont eather cold & sour things like Yougar, Pickle, Orange, Lamon, Ice cream , Cold water etc. You will recover very soon. Praying for you.

Question: Is anyone familiar with 2 products called Balsorax and Palsitin for Bell's Palsy treatment? I just want to know if Balsorax and Palsitin are effective medicine. One of my friends has suffered for it for almost 20 years and it hasn't gone away. He has tried many medicine and still didn't work. So, I found this Balsorax and Palsitin and just wanted to know if they are effective.

Answer: I had bells palsy many years ago, the left side of me face went slack, none of the muscles worked. Back then the doctor told me that they don't know what causes it or how you get it, and the only treatment was time. It went away on its own after about 2 weeks and I have never had a problem since.

Question: Can I work out with bell's palsy and taking prednisone? It's been my second week and I have energy but I am no quite sure if it will slow my recovery but I am gaining weight and don't feel good about that. I am home all day and want to take advantage of the time and go to the gym. My face is still not moving but it's supposed to last 6 weeks.

Answer: I suffered from Bell's Palsy earlier this year, March to be exact. In my case, symptoms began suddenly after I woke up one day and the left side of my face remained motionless for about 3 weeks. I was also prescribed Prednisone but while taking it I didn't notice any lack of energy. I continued to go to work and didn't let it interrupt my daily activities. after 3 weeks, I began to notice minor improvements, like tingling sensations and twitching of my eye. after about 4 weeks I had recovered to about 80%. by the 6th week I was back to normal 100% recovered. Once you begin to regain movement, your nerves may hurt from the lack of exercise, but rubbing my face with my fingers helped relieve the pain.

Question: what is bell palsy disease and what is the treament to cure bell palsy?

Answer: Bells Palsy is a weakness or paralysis affecting the muscles on one side of the face due to inflammation or trauma of the facial nerve. In my case the most prevalent feature of this manifested in the muscles around the lower lip of my mouth and my right eye. Bell's Palsy occurs more often in people recovering from viral infections and people who have diabetes. This follows true in my case as I had recently suffered with a bad cold for nearly Treatment: Treatment for Bells Palsy may include an antiviral drug called Acyclovir and possibly the use of steroids. Acyclovir is a medication used to control the Herpes Virus. It is commonly used in cases such as Shingles, Chicken Pox, and Bell's Palsy as it has been found to reduce symptoms caused by these conditions as well. I have found too that B-12 injection speed healing because they aid in the healing of nerves. Ive written an article if your interested. Confronting Bell's Palsy: An Informative Look at Symptoms, Treatment, and How I Cope http://www.associatedcontent.com/article…