Just dx with Bell's Palsy this afternoon!

cahjah75
cahjah75 Member Posts: 2,631
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I woke up today and my life once again took a turn for the worse. At first I thought I had a mini stroke but after speaking with the oncall dr he told me it sounded like Bell's Palsy and I should go to a clinic to see a PA. My right eye won't blink or close, my mouth is droopy and I can't smile. My ear hurts as well as a dull pain behind the right ear. The PA put me on Prednisone (60 mg) for 5 days. She also drew blood to test my antibodies (I had Lyme disease 18 months ago). She told me it could take a few months to clear up. This su**s! BTW - I went to see her with no hat and no bra! LOL
Char
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  • Kat11
    Kat11 Member Posts: 1,931 Member
    #2
    Oh char
    Was that not the scarest thing. Years ago my husband came home from work and we were eating dinner and the food was just falling out of his mouth. We also thought he was having a stroke. There was no pain, but his right side did droop. Back then they put him on a vitiamin ( forget what kind ) we had to order it. However it all did go away and he was fine just like they said he would be. You take care and do what they tell you to and get some rest with all your going through. Hugs
    Kathy
  • Jean 0609
    Jean 0609 Member Posts: 2,462
    #3
    Oh Char,
    You poor thing. When it rains it pours. I actually had bells palsy many, many, many years ago when I was in junior high. I don't think I had any medicine and it just went away on its own. It was definitely a scary thing, especially since I was so you.

    No hat and no bra.....woo hoo!

    xoxo,
    Jean
  • aysemari
    aysemari Member Posts: 1,596 Member
    #4
    Char - THAT just sucks!!
    What a scare that must have been. Char, if you were in front of me, I would
    just give you one big hug. Given that that is not possible, words seem to fail
    me. I am just so glad that this is temporary, I mean look at that beautiful smile.

    You made me laugh with your bra and no hat comment... LOL

    Hugs,
    Ayse
  • TraciInLA
    TraciInLA Member Posts: 1,994 Member
    #5
    aysemari said:

    Char - THAT just sucks!!
    What a scare that must have been. Char, if you were in front of me, I would
    just give you one big hug. Given that that is not possible, words seem to fail
    me. I am just so glad that this is temporary, I mean look at that beautiful smile.

    You made me laugh with your bra and no hat comment... LOL

    Hugs,
    Ayse

    I'm so sorry, Char
    Char, I'm so sorry you had to face that what-if, what-now fear yet again, and now have to deal with what sounds like an uncomfortable, frustrating illness.

    I HATE it when I hear that some medical problem "may take months to clear up." It's the 21st century, for heaven's sakes -- aren't we supposed to have magic pills, or hyposprays like on Star Trek that stop all symptoms within minutes?

    If I find any magic pills, I'll FedEx them to you immediately -- in the meantime, dear Char, please pamper yourself, do whatever will help you smile and laugh a little and feel a little better, and let us know how we can help.

    Traci
  • Christmas Girl
    Christmas Girl Member Posts: 3,682 Member
    #6
    Good gosh!!!
    Yes, Char - enough should be enough! As frightening as it must've been - I'm glad it's not more serious. I don't know anything about Bell's Palsy. But, according to other posts already here - it's temporary. Hope it clears up quickly for you.

    Kind regards, Susan
  • natly15
    natly15 Member Posts: 1,941
    #7
    Yes that sucks. Take care of
    Yes that sucks. Take care of yourself and keep that great attitude and happy smile. I applaud you for going to see the doc topless and braless. Praying this clears up quickly.
  • laughs_a_lot
    laughs_a_lot Member Posts: 1,368 Member
    #8
    Bummer
    My daughter had Bells Palsy once. It cleared up within a week for her. I am not sure if she had any medicine. It is an unknown on the recovery time though because they told her too that it could be months. I guess recovery time is just the luck of the draw.
  • ladyg
    ladyg Member Posts: 1,577
    #9
    Char
    I am so sorry to hear about your latest turn of events. I'm sure it was a very scary experience. Just do as the dr. says and it sounds like you will make a full recovery. Take care of yourself.

    Hugs,
    Georgia
  • Hippiechick58
    Hippiechick58 Member Posts: 320
    #10
    ladyg said:

    Char
    I am so sorry to hear about your latest turn of events. I'm sure it was a very scary experience. Just do as the dr. says and it sounds like you will make a full recovery. Take care of yourself.

    Hugs,
    Georgia

    Oh Char! So so sorry for
    Oh Char! So so sorry for you! I have been there and it is not an easy thing to go through. I woke up one morning and the whole left side of my face was hanging down. I thought I was having a stroke. It was in the winter, I remember and I wouldn't go out at all. I was not given any medicine, just told that it would clear up in time. It took quite a while, but it did get better. To this day I am still not symettrical(sp?) But it is a far cry from what it once was. I will say prayers for you that it goes away quickly and leaves no lasting impressions.

    "May you be at Peace, May you be Free of Suffering,"
    Dianne
  • skipper54
    skipper54 Member Posts: 936 Member
    #11
    Sorry to hear your news:(
    Hope things get better soon! We want to make sure you get to Hershey! WIll keep you in prayers.
  • Megan M
    Megan M Member Posts: 3,000
    #12
    aysemari said:

    Char - THAT just sucks!!
    What a scare that must have been. Char, if you were in front of me, I would
    just give you one big hug. Given that that is not possible, words seem to fail
    me. I am just so glad that this is temporary, I mean look at that beautiful smile.

    You made me laugh with your bra and no hat comment... LOL

    Hugs,
    Ayse

    I am so sorry Char. Sending
    I am so sorry Char. Sending prayers and hugs!


    Megan
  • BlownAway60
    BlownAway60 Member Posts: 851
    #13
    skipper54 said:

    Sorry to hear your news:(
    Hope things get better soon! We want to make sure you get to Hershey! WIll keep you in prayers.

    So sorry to hear your
    So sorry to hear your news.

    Sending HUGS and PRAYERS your way.

    Donna
  • CypressCynthia
    CypressCynthia Member Posts: 4,014 Member
    #14
    That does suck! Wish I
    That does suck! Wish I could come through cyber space and give you a hug. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
  • lynn1950
    lynn1950 Member Posts: 2,570
    #15
    Oh Char, I am so sorry to
    Oh Char, I am so sorry to read your news. When it rains, it pours. I hope that this does not last very long. Here's a big cyber (((hug))). xoxoxoxo Lynn
  • missrenee
    missrenee Member Posts: 2,136 Member
    #16
    lynn1950 said:

    Oh Char, I am so sorry to
    Oh Char, I am so sorry to read your news. When it rains, it pours. I hope that this does not last very long. Here's a big cyber (((hug))). xoxoxoxo Lynn

    Doggone it, Char--you've been through quite enough!
    I'm really glad this wasn't something really serious--like a stroke, but so sorry you have to deal with the Bell's palsy at this point. I'm hoping yours runs a very short course and that you are back to normal in no time flat.

    Try to relax and take good care of yourself. Sending you all my positive vibes.

    Hugs, Renee
  • VickiSam
    VickiSam Member Posts: 9,079 Member
    #17
    missrenee said:

    Doggone it, Char--you've been through quite enough!
    I'm really glad this wasn't something really serious--like a stroke, but so sorry you have to deal with the Bell's palsy at this point. I'm hoping yours runs a very short course and that you are back to normal in no time flat.

    Try to relax and take good care of yourself. Sending you all my positive vibes.

    Hugs, Renee

    Char ... I am sending out positive thoughts and
    prayers in your direction. You've had such a tough time lately! I wish I was close by, so offer you support in some way.

    Try and take care of yourself ..

    Strength and Courage,

    Vicki Sam
  • cahjah75
    cahjah75 Member Posts: 2,631
    #18
    Thanks for all
    your comments. I'm sure it will pass but for now it's just annoying! I can only chew on the left side of my mouth. Drinking is dribbles. LOL Very difficult rinsing my mouth after brushing my teeth. It was wierd sleeping with an eye stuck open last night. I noticed today that my eyelid is laying flat on top of my eye and even my nose is drooping. Oh well, life does get better, doesn't it?????
    Char
  • fauxma
    fauxma Member Posts: 3,577 Member
    #19
    cahjah75 said:

    Thanks for all
    your comments. I'm sure it will pass but for now it's just annoying! I can only chew on the left side of my mouth. Drinking is dribbles. LOL Very difficult rinsing my mouth after brushing my teeth. It was wierd sleeping with an eye stuck open last night. I noticed today that my eyelid is laying flat on top of my eye and even my nose is drooping. Oh well, life does get better, doesn't it?????
    Char

    Char,
    My daughter had bell's
    Char,
    My daughter had bell's palsy when she was in high school. you might ask if you should put a patch on your eye for sleeping and about using eye drops to keep the eye lubricated. My daughter's eyelid would not shut at all so she used a patch. She might have taped it as well but I can't remember. i know she used something like liquid tears. Her's was quite bad and she was performing in Gypsy as Dainty June and it was a real challenge for her as June is supposed to be bright and smiling and her smile was so crooked but she did it and did it well. She got excellent reviews and Gypsy Rose Lee's son was in the audience and said that she was the best June he ever say. he said she had an edge to her character. Little did he know it was aided by the bell's palsy droop. I was so proud of her. It was weeks before it went away and she had no lasting side effects. I can imagine how frightened you were. It does look like a stroke. I was so scared until we knew what it was. She also had the ear pain. It may get worse as the days go on. Her's did but as I said it got better. They didn't use anything as the thoughts then were that they didn't know how effective they were and that time will take care of it. I think steroids could have been used but we didn't want her taking them so we just went with it. It has be to hard to be dealing with all else that is going on and have this as well.
    I will keep you in my prayers and good thoughts.
    Stef
  • laughs_a_lot
    laughs_a_lot Member Posts: 1,368 Member
    #20
    fauxma said:

    Char,
    My daughter had bell's
    Char,
    My daughter had bell's palsy when she was in high school. you might ask if you should put a patch on your eye for sleeping and about using eye drops to keep the eye lubricated. My daughter's eyelid would not shut at all so she used a patch. She might have taped it as well but I can't remember. i know she used something like liquid tears. Her's was quite bad and she was performing in Gypsy as Dainty June and it was a real challenge for her as June is supposed to be bright and smiling and her smile was so crooked but she did it and did it well. She got excellent reviews and Gypsy Rose Lee's son was in the audience and said that she was the best June he ever say. he said she had an edge to her character. Little did he know it was aided by the bell's palsy droop. I was so proud of her. It was weeks before it went away and she had no lasting side effects. I can imagine how frightened you were. It does look like a stroke. I was so scared until we knew what it was. She also had the ear pain. It may get worse as the days go on. Her's did but as I said it got better. They didn't use anything as the thoughts then were that they didn't know how effective they were and that time will take care of it. I think steroids could have been used but we didn't want her taking them so we just went with it. It has be to hard to be dealing with all else that is going on and have this as well.
    I will keep you in my prayers and good thoughts.
    Stef

    eye patch
    I remember that my daughter used one too.
  • susie09
    susie09 Member Posts: 2,930
    #21
    natly15 said:

    Yes that sucks. Take care of
    Yes that sucks. Take care of yourself and keep that great attitude and happy smile. I applaud you for going to see the doc topless and braless. Praying this clears up quickly.

    You made me laugh with the
    You made me laugh with the no bra Char. Sorry that you have Bell's Palsy. Praying that it will clear up very soon for you.

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