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Bell's palsy 9 weeks no recovery

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michlove1985
michlove1985

I was diagnosed with Bell's palsy 9 weeks ago, following an ear infection, I was given steroids from the onset, referred to physio, which I'm still waiting for, I have been doing exercises daily, I went to the hospital yesterday for a check up and was very bluntly told by the doctor, that he thinks, because I've shown no signs of improvement, that it will be permanent. After breaking down, my husband stepped in and started questioning the doctor, and to be honest he had absolutely no answers. Is there any one else who is in the same position as me? I am really struggling at the moment to see a light at the end of the tunnel

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  • sharon24495
    sharon24495 michlove1985

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      Drs. don't know enough about this disease  Don't give up yet.  Could take a few months. 

  • tina36046
    tina36046 michlove1985

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    Hi, it has been over a year and I did not fully recover. I have partial paralysis on the left side of my face. I still cannot raise my eyebrow, my smile is just partial and the left aide of my tongue is still numb. But, I have learned to deal with it and make the best of it. My Dr. said I have a very rare case of Bell's Palsy, 1 in 100,000 don't recover, and I am that one lol. Just don't give up, it is what it is, and I just accept what movement I have. Bless you

    • sharon24495
      sharon24495 tina36046

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      My friend and I, both came down with BP 4 years ago.   We are still in the shape that you are except my tongue isn't numb.   I did lose my taste though for several months 2 times.  I think this is more common than your Dr. thinks, not a full recovery.  You are right, it is what it is.  Just courious, how old are you?

  • kailash40667
    kailash40667 michlove1985

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    For me 12 weeks frnd. Till no development on anything . Doing Physio daily , exercise daily . Following diet foods . No chill items . Even though no improvements . Completely depressed and decided to leave from this world 
  • verla99582
    verla99582 michlove1985

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    Hello:

    I went to the dentist February 7-18, due to cracking my crown, two days prior. The only reason I went is because years ago they used metal and it was rubbing against my tongue. I had no pain, virus, cold . Within 12 hours I ended up with Bell Palsy. Of course the dentist said it did not happen there, which is a lie. I ended up in the hospital. I was told by several doctors, could have been caused by trauma, viral etc. 

    There have been improvement, not much, it is going on six months.  

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