Bell's Palsy Support Group
Bell's palsy (facial palsy) is characterised by facial drooping on the affected half, due to malfunction of the facial nerve, which controls the muscles of the face. Bell's palsy is the most common cause of acute facial nerve paralysis and affects about 40,000 people in the United States every year. Additional symptoms that may accompany the condition are pain around the...
First of all this site is great. I just got a Bells Palsy diagnosis a few weeks ago and I've been doing research online. I found some facial exercises that you can do..http://www.bellspalsy.ws/exercise.htm..its mostly raising the eyebrows, massaging the cheeks, and pressing the lips together. I was wondering if anyone had tried any of these and if it worked or helped at all? I was also wondering what you do when you meet people. Do you tell them right away so they don't wonder what's up with your face or do you just keep it to yourself. I was wondering this because I am a young person who just moved to a new city and I like to meet new people but my face pulls to the side when I talk now and it makes me really self-conscious. Also, how do you all deal with feeling self conscious? Thanks
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theatre and I are there already. I'm having a very berry tea with crackers, cheese and cherry tomatoes and she's having a joint with some beer and we're both on really comfy recliners on thick pile carpet. we need some help with the decor if anyone is around??
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I'm trying to exercise daily. I was doing fairly well until I sprained my ankle 2 weeks ago but now I'm getting back on the horse. Today I walked over a mile with my arm weights that are about 22lbs total. I was out of shape and it was hard on my arms. I also did my 30 situps. I'm also going to drink a lot of water and try to eat healthy. I do tend to have a sweet tooth but I'm cutting...
I can understand your situation because I have had and still got bells palsy for 12 years now. Yes, it is very hard and for people to understand that you have the paralysis. They look at you as if you are a freak. Don't take it to heart. You are beautiful and that's what matters. In my earlier stages I have tried chinese accupuncture, exercise, pysiotherapy, massages especially in the shoulders, back, and lower back. Also I have found that going to a chiropractor to get your face massaged sometimes they specialise in bells palsy treatment. It did help in a way or to. As I have for 12 years it is hard and you will get through it. If people tend to stare at you if you are a freak or not. Just tell them that you don't want it but just happened. Tell them right away. Always remember Mieshia you are a beautiful person no matter what. Stay positive and you will get there. Trish74
I can only speak to what most of my patients with Bells have done which is tell people right away (most will assume youve had a stroke or something)
Keep us posted...you will improve
Dr O.
totally understand i had it twice
I just got diagnosed with Bell's Palsy (2 days ago) and I am going through a lot of the same feelings you are. I figure the best thing is not to focus on my self-consciousness, because then everyone else will too. I'm not minimizing it, I'm just trying to keep positive and keep confident and not let the Bell's become my identity. I'm really in the first stages so I am feeling scared and hoping I eventually get back to normal! Any advice would help me too. Take care.
Anyway, honey, I hope they work perfectly for you. You are a lovely young woman, and I hope you get your smile back, 100%! hugs