Bell’s Palsy? Never heard of it, now I have it.

[Deathray]

Went to the emergency room yesterday morning, thinking I was having a stroke. One side of my face was drooping, that eye is barely blinking, difficulty drinking fluids, etc. after scanning my brain, checking my blood, and ekg, doing a neurological exam, they say it’s Bell’s Palsy.

I’m told it’s caused by a viral infection. I’ve been being treated for bronchitis in the last week, was feeling much better, and now this! ER doctor said that it can be from the herpes simplex virus.
At any rate, it’s supposed to get better, in an unknown time frame. It’s actually gotten a bit more intense, but research says it could take a few more days to peak. It only affects the nerves in the face, but I have to tape my eyelid shut to sleep. I’m on an anti viral, and steroid treatment. I sound like I’m drunk when I talk, and I have an important interview for a promotion coming up.

Anyone here have any experience with this condition?

 

[Eric_G]

Nope but it sounds horrible... I wish you get well soon !

 

[lbpesq]

My buddy had it a few years ago. He’s fine now. A royal PITA, but nothing permanent.

Bill, tgo

 

[Deathray]

My buddy had it a few years ago. He’s fine now. A royal PITA, but nothing permanent.

Bill, tgo

Do you know how long he had it ? I guess time can vary

 

[Ebidis]

Sounds like it sucks. Thank God it's not permanent.

 

[Bob the builder]

Don't know anything about it but I hope you have a fast and full recovery

 

[AntStrat]

Sorry you're going through this hope it passes fast!

 

[StratUp]

Wow, that's a downer. Sorry to hear you're going though it. Be your own advocate... do lots of research and find out what the latest (peer reviewed, double blind, clinical studies) treatments are.

 

[Malurkey]

Get well soon!

 

[PCollen]

Went to the emergency room yesterday morning, thinking I was having a stroke. One side of my face was drooping, that eye is barely blinking, difficulty drinking fluids, etc. after scanning my brain, checking my blood, and ekg, doing a neurological exam, they say it’s Bell’s Palsy.

I’m told it’s caused by a viral infection. I’ve been being treated for bronchitis in the last week, was feeling much better, and now this! ER doctor said that it can be from the herpes simplex virus.
At any rate, it’s supposed to get better, in an unknown time frame. It’s actually gotten a bit more intense, but research says it could take a few more days to peak. It only affects the nerves in the face, but I have to tape my eyelid shut to sleep. I’m on an anti viral, and steroid treatment. I sound like I’m drunk when I talk, and I have an important interview for a promotion coming up.

Anyone here have any experience with this condition?

My neighbor had it about 12 years ago, and my daughter got it about 6 years ago. Both recovered within a few weeks. My daughter took some therapy and some drugs. It can be brought on by stress, or systemic factors like the bronchitis you mentioned. Your in luck that wearing a face mask is now a common practice , so you can easily hide the sagging-face effects and avoid being stared at. It shouldn't effect your promotional interview if you are a valued employee....s**t happens.

 

[circles]

Man I'm sorry about that! I know someone close to me that has that, but not as extreme.

 

[FrieAsABird]

Tough, sorry to hear! Get well soon

 

[Chont]

I know someone who got a mild form of it from Lyme

 

[StratSounds]

Man, sorry to hear that, hope it subsides soon.

 

[Boubou]

Hope you get well soon

 

[simoncroft]

Sounds really unpleasant. Friend was in the USA with his wife on a business trip and they went somewhere very cold (I'm talking the sort of cold we never get over here). That gave his wife Bell's Palsy, with the symptoms you describe, and she still had it several years later. However, what caused her BP was completely different to yours, so I wish you a full and speedy recovery.

 

[hiasakite]

Sounds like me 4 years ago.. will post a longer reply later, but in short, take steroids fast (within 24 hours of start.. so hopefully already done in ER) and the rest/ take it easy...


Will post more later..

 

[feldkeen]

I’ve had 2 friends (now 3) that had it. Both cases after time it went away. Very stressful for now I’m sure.

 

[Davono]

Went to the emergency room yesterday morning, thinking I was having a stroke. One side of my face was drooping, that eye is barely blinking, difficulty drinking fluids, etc. after scanning my brain, checking my blood, and ekg, doing a neurological exam, they say it’s Bell’s Palsy.

I’m told it’s caused by a viral infection. I’ve been being treated for bronchitis in the last week, was feeling much better, and now this! ER doctor said that it can be from the herpes simplex virus.
At any rate, it’s supposed to get better, in an unknown time frame. It’s actually gotten a bit more intense, but research says it could take a few more days to peak. It only affects the nerves in the face, but I have to tape my eyelid shut to sleep. I’m on an anti viral, and steroid treatment. I sound like I’m drunk when I talk, and I have an important interview for a promotion coming up.

Anyone here have any experience with this condition?

Balls but phew. My mother has it. Taxi drivers and people who drive for a living in cold places get it. Something about the window being open,and having temperature differences across your head. My mam does not look after herself that well. Diet, hydration and rest are important. Nerves need to actually regrow so you need to optimise your general health to achieve best outcomes. Get a doctors note for that promotion interview. Ask for an extra 15 minutes and some understanding as the condition should he temporary. Swift revocery to you.

 

[Dadocaster]

That's rough. Hoping you have a quick recovery.