Hi there:

I too had Bells Palsy many years ago. It was the most painful experience I have endured. Not many people react that way, but in my case, it was very painful. It seems the tri-geminal nerves in my face got inflamed or something to that effect. I remember being on the phone with SOME doctor's office, screaming my head off, and saying "why am I in such pain??" and all they could do was tell me to take two extra strength tylenols. Jeez, I'll never forget that. I put hot compresses on the side of my face.

I looked like I had a stroke. That's what I thought it was but I went to the ER and found out it was Bell's Palsy. They said in my case it was because of my diabetes.

The whole episode lasted two weeks. My face came back to normal (or what passes for normal). Only a neurologist could look at me and say "oh you had Bells Palsy", because one eyebrow is higher than the other. That's the only remnant I have had from that occurrence.

I hope you are feeling better and I do welcome you to Neurotalks.

Take care,