bells palsy

[bow slayer]

anyone have any first hand experience with this condition. Just had a close family member come down with this.They have been told to expect a full recovery in about 2 -3 weeks. Though there is a small chance at permnament damage. Has only been through this. I have heard it is quite common.

[tb4me]

I have a friend that has recovered from it. He had to go thru therapy to learn to deal with stress. Stress is the silent killer..Your family member needs to slow down and enjoy life..

[OhioFisherman]

It is fairly common, my oldest daughter had it when she was in her late 20's and made a complete recovery. I am sure some don't have the same outcome, the 2-3 week time frame was about the same for her.

[captpierre]

could be a lot longer than 2-3wks

[206]

Jim Ross from WWE wrestling fame has it it can be perminate but never stopped him from continuing a TV career.

[landry]

My wife had it real bad after childbirth.

She had a full recovery but we were very worries it would not go away.

[misfish]

My wife woke me up one early morning. What I seen was alarming. Side of her face was droopy. Numb arm. Rush to the hospital and was told it was Bells Palsy. It took about 2-3 weeks before the effects were gone.Full recovery. Then again,theres an old friend from work that was striken with it. This was 10 years ago. I see him now and then,and you can still see the effects. Body function is normal,but his facial is noticeable.

[Hooked]

My friend and Mom had it, both made a full recovery from it in the time frame mentioned.

[esoxansteel]

My father has had it twice, first time was about a month to recover, ie droopy mouth etc, the 2nd time he hasnt fully recovered, and has paralisis on the left side of his face, and watering eyes, also difficulty eating as well on the left side of his mouth, and thats been about 8 months now.

[Moosebunk]

A good website often used for information is Mayo Clinic... or UpToDate (a pay site)

 

Here's the link for Bells Palsy.

 

http://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/bells-palsy/basics/definition/con-20020529

[Old Ironmaker]

My kid brother has it. It was a regular occurrence when he was VP of sales for a big corporation, for him it was the stress. Now he only has a relapse every time he gets divorced. The wife needs to slow down just like 2b4me. Easier said then done I know.