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Regarding the Bells palsy which started on May 4 2014

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preccila74307
preccila74307

Hello,

On may 4 2014 i got bells palsy worse conditionon on my face.I was under physiotherapy treatment for 10-15 days.But still i havent recovered completely from it i can say only 60% has recovered till the date i have same issue .

1. When i smile my eyes sinks it looks like its almost closed but its not.

2. when i speak lower lid of the eye part goes up and down.

3. My  left eye looks little smaller than the other.

4. If i try to pucker my lips the affected part(i.eleft part of the lips will always move to the righter part) this is not normal

I am planning to go for accupuntre treatment i am confused.

Please suggest me as i want to get rid of this completely

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  • sharon24495
    sharon24495 preccila74307

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      They don't know if acupuncture helps at all.  Physical therapy or face exercises may be the best bet.  If you are young this may completely go away.  I am a senior citizen and they don't recover as well.  I have had eyelid skin removal and on Friday will have a muscle lift in my eyelid.  Hopefully my eyes will look even then.  I can't smile on one side at all. 
  • sally25567
    sally25567 preccila74307

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    Hi Preccils

    i have had Bells Palsy since March 2014. I am almost 62 and statistically I have less chance of a complete recovery.

    I have decided to try acupuncture and will have my second session this week. I am intending to try it for six weeks. Nothing else has worked so far.

    I have already felt some benefit, not with the Bells, but it has improved my IBS immensely.i have also started going to a (Nidri) Yoga class which I hope will help me to improve my fitness and breathing/stress level.

    i will let you know how it goes. X

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