bell's palsy..

[LostAngel]

wat is it..
u ever had it or anyone u know had it..
how did they recover..
is it related to brain functioning??

[Muzna]

Re: bell’s palsy..

I had it and recovered completely by taking homeopathic medication. I took one dose of the steroids that the emergency room physician prescribed but stopped and took only the homeopathic due to the serious side-effects associated with Prednisone.

I never really looked up the how or the why…I was too concerned about the recovery…but here is a summary:

Bell’s palsy is a form of temporary facial paralysis resulting from damage or trauma to one of the facial nerves. It is the most common cause of facial paralysis. Generally, Bell’s palsy affects only one of the paired facial nerves and one side of the face, however, in rare cases, it can affect both sides. Symptoms of Bell’s palsy usually begin suddenly and reach their peak within 48 hours. Symptoms range in severity from mild weakness to total paralysis and may include twitching, weakness, or paralysis, drooping eyelid or corner of the mouth, drooling, dry eye or mouth, impairment of taste, and excessive tearing in the eye. Bell’s palsy often causes significant facial distortion. Most scientists believe that a viral infection such as viral meningitis or the common cold sore virus – herpes simplex-- causes the disorder when the facial nerve swells and becomes inflamed in reaction to the infection.

about treatment:

Recent studies have shown that steroids such as prednisone – used to reduce inflammation and swelling – are an effective treatment for Bell’s palsy. Other drugs such as acyclovir – used to fight viral herpes infections – may also have some benefit in shortening the course of the disease. Analgesics such as aspirin, acetaminophen, or ibuprofen may relieve pain. Because of possible drug interactions, individuals should always talk to their doctors before taking any over-the-counter medicines. Keeping the eye moist and protecting it from debris and injury, especially at night, is important. Physical therapy to stimulate the facial nerve and help maintain muscle tone may benefit some individuals.

[Milly]

Re: bell's palsy..

One of the children in my class suffered from it a few months back, I think antibiotics/steriods sorted him out within 2 weeks.

[LostAngel]

Re: bell's palsy..

Muzna how long did it take you to recover???
and which homeopathic medicine did u take??

[Tahiya]

Re: bell's palsy..

I had it for about three weeks it was really random and the doctor said it can sometimes be caused by a viral infection. I took Prednisone (steriod tablets) six of them altogether in the morning.

To be honest don't worry about it cos it does take a bit of time but it does dissapear. If you treat Bell's palsy within 72 hours with medication it has a better effect.

Some people get it worse like when you're sleeping you have to force your eye shut. I got really dry eyes from it but just used soothing eyedrops once every hour.