Anyone ever have a bout of Bell’s palsy?

i just went to the doctor. that’s what i got. he gave me steroids and some other meds. hope it goes away fast.

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hippyjoe1955 · 70-79, M

Dear Wife went through it. Hers lasted about 5 weeks. The first 2 weeks were the worst. She had to wear an eye patch since she couldn't blink in one eye.

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hippyjoe1955 · 70-79, M

@DoubleRings Yeah it can be a bit rough. Dear Wife wanted to just stay in bed or lay on the couch. No energy. The daughter's old Siamese cat was her constant companion.

DoubleRings · F

ha. mine is too. did she recover fully? @hippyjoe1955

hippyjoe1955 · 70-79, M

@DoubleRings Yes she has no lingering effects. Funnily enough Dear Wife's cousin was recently diagnosed with Bells Palsy too.

rckt148 · 61-69, M

One of my best friends looked like he had a stroke ,it was pretty bad
He had some trouble speaking ,but his face
He was diagnosed with Bell’s palsy ,it wasn't a stroke
It took a while but all the sudden as quick as the symptoms appeared
they were gone

DoubleRings · F

did he get meds? @rckt148

rckt148 · 61-69, M

@DoubleRings I believe they gave him steroid
but he was a Vet ,,Animals not a soldier
I think he gave himself shots
They say if its going to right itself it takes around 6 months
I don't think it was nearly that long for him

Someone suggested messaging it ,,I think he did that a lot

Hippyjoes comment reminded me he had to tape his eye shut
not blinking dried his eye out ,,so he tapped it shut

DrWatson · 70-79, M

My mother had it. A doctor told me that in almost all cases, it does go away quickly. (It did not for my mother, but I learned that she was the very, very rare exception.) I hope yours also goes quickly.