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06-16-2008, 05:36 PM
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"Bell's palsy is an idiopathic (of unknown cause) facial paralysis that occurs on one side of the face. It results from damage to some part of the 7th Cranial Nerve (the facial nerve) that arises in the Pons area of the Brainstem. In Multiple Sclerosis, Bell's palsy-like symptoms are usually caused by a lesion in this area."
"No effective treatments have been found although steroids are often prescribed although there use for this condition is controversial. Facial massage is probably the best treatment. Recovery usually takes place without treatment within 3 months and almost certainly with a year." http://www.mult-sclerosis.org/Bellspalsy.html Cherie
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06-16-2008, 06:45 PM
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Dear Kelly, I had a case of Bells Palzy a few years ago. It was brought on by...what else...anxiety and stress..my biggest trigger. Facial numbness was my very first symptom of the lousy disease, years before my actual DX.
I hate to bring this up, but, please have the tests for a small Stroke/TIA. It is always a possibility and shouldn't be dismissed. Call your Neuro, ASAP, and tell him/her your concerns.....er.....my concerns..  Thinking of You.. 
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06-16-2008, 07:16 PM
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Hi Kell~ I too, think a call to your Neuro is in order. Why second guess, right?
Please keep us updated CUZ, you are special.
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| "Thanks for this!" says: | Kitty (06-17-2008) |
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06-16-2008, 07:30 PM
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That stinks Kelly. I do hope you are feeling better soon.
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| "Thanks for this!" says: | Kitty (06-17-2008) |
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06-16-2008, 09:22 PM
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I vote you call the neuro. There is a young person at work who had Bells Palsy just before her wedding. The wedding went on, her face is a little better, and she had a couple of children.
I hope this is just an MSy thing and something that will clear up. I understand your concern. |
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| "Thanks for this!" says: | Kitty (06-17-2008) |
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06-16-2008, 09:36 PM
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Aaacccckkkkk! I'm so sorry to hear about your face.
 And it's such a cute one, too, judging by your avatar.  Cherie posted about facial massage -- maybe that is something you could try. I hope it doesn't hurt, tho. Sending hugs and prayers for a speedy recovery, Kelly.
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| "Thanks for this!" says: | Kitty (06-17-2008) |
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06-16-2008, 11:00 PM
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Hi Kelly,
Sorry about the facial weakness! I just wanted to let you know that I've had it before and sometimes it was really bad, so that I was biting my tongue a lot, slurring my words, etc... but it has completely recovered! There is hope, my dear! This might just be a passing thing.
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