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Was scared and confused…
by: Justin
on Tue, Apr 01 2008
Friday March 14, 2007 was like any other friday at work, the weekend was coming up and I was excited to go home and relax. There was only one problem, my right eye would not stop watering. I thought I had something in my eye and it just wouldn’t come out. That evening after eating dinner at home I slowly but surely started to realize that something just wasn’t right. I can’t laugh like normal or even smile correctly. Then it started to dawn on me…this morning I couldn’t spit out my toothpaste quite right and I kept dribbling coffee all over myself. I was very frightened, stroke was the first thing that came to mind. At this point it was almost midnight. I called a cab and headed to the ER.
The doctors there were so nice and reassuring that I was going to be ok. I just had to let out a sigh of relief. They prescribed a steroid and advised me to buy some “Natural Tears” drops. I did just that the next day. For a few days after my diagnosis I had a terrible pain in my neck, like a strong muscle cramp, just behind my ear for about three or four days. Aleve became my best friend. My experience with Bells has been a humbling one. Teaching myself how to eat and drink with Bells has been a very daunting task. I have not let Bells interfere with my daily routine or habits. I actually love to smile with Bells because it sparks interest wherever you go. I had a young child become so mesmerized by my condition on the city bus that we ended up talking all the way to my stop.
I encourage anyone dealing with Bells to embrace it. It may only happen to you once during your life, take every moment and happening in stride and enjoy life. Anyways, over the counter lubricating eye drops are a life saver. If your eye gets dry or starts to sting, use a couple drops and you should be as good as new. I usually try to lubricate my eye just before bed and first thing in the morning too. As far as my excruciating neck pain, like I said previously Aleve worked wonders. It is now just over two weeks later and I am still dealing with Bells but I have shown some improvement in my cheek. Patience is the key. I am excited to have movement but I know it will still need some time. A big palsy smile to everyone who is afflicted. Good luck and I hope you have a speedy recovery!
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Sat, Apr 19 2008
hi, I was wondering about an up date on this story,I also have BP and was hpoing to find out how long recovery will take anybody out there? TC...Read
April 2008
- Debbie B. from PA. - by debbie b. - (Tue, Apr 29 2008)
In Aug. 2007 I was diagnosed with bells palsy I had a headache that went from moderate to severe in 3 days. I noticed that the back of my head felt swollen.
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- 6 days of BP - by Dana - (Fri, Apr 25 2008)
I woke up last Saturday morning to notice that I had no movement in the right side of my face. I was terrified that I was having a stroke
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- rediagnosed with Bells Palsy - by Amy - (Thu, Apr 24 2008)
In May of 2004 I was excited because I was going to have a baby girl. On May 16th, I had a c-section and everything seemed normal.
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- Thank GOD… - by lan'z - (Wed, Apr 23 2008)
hello everyone. I am arlanie.. monday, i went to the dr. because of some difficulties… i couldn’t move the left side of my face…
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- Just My Luck - by Lindsey H. - (Wed, Apr 23 2008)
I woke up Sunday 04/20/08 with a terrible taste on my tongue. Brushing and gargling did nothing to relieve the taste. Monday I woke up and discovered my right side of my face was not working with my left.
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- 8 days with bells palsy - by Tamara W. - (Wed, Apr 23 2008)
I woke up April 15th 2008 with BP.I had not been stressed about anything nor had I been sick at all. I went from perfectly normal to bells palsy overnight.
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- Bells Palsy - by Gayle K. - (Tue, Apr 22 2008)
hello everyone,
I woke up on a saturday morning, just about a week ago not feeling quite right. The first thing I noticed was that my left eye was constantly blinking and my right eye wasn’t blinking at all.
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- Headaches and Facial Paralyses - by Sylvia - (Wed, Apr 16 2008)
On February 12,2001 I was diagnosed with Bell’s Palsey within 2 weeks the diognosis changed to bilateral Bell’s palsey. Since that day the diagnosis changes every time I see a new Dr.
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- Dealing with Bells Pasly - by Keisha - (Wed, Apr 16 2008)
My Name is Keisha and i’m a 20 year old, first year college student at State University of New York and Canton College Of Technology. I was Diagnosed with Bells Palsy about 5 years and i still remember the first day when i noticed that i couldn’t eat food right and i was drooling everywhere.
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- Bells Palsy - by Carmen - (Mon, Apr 14 2008)
It didn`t hurt but i could not pucker up to put on my lipstick. gone to dr. gave me med. this is the 8th day nerves jumping a little and alittle sore in jaw line.
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- What in the world is happening? - by Donna - (Mon, Apr 14 2008)
Hi, my name is Donna and I am a 56 year old white female from Nashville, Tennessee.I had went to the dentist for a deep cleaning of my teeth on April 8th.
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- What a Day yesterday!!! - by Robin - (Thu, Apr 10 2008)
Hello everyone, I read all of your stories about Bell’s Palsy, and was relieved to know that I am not alone. I went to ER last night April 8, 2008 and thought I was having a stroke I have had some health problems and this one really scared the pants off me!
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- bells what!!! - by peter - (Fri, Apr 04 2008)
Hello everyone , I woke up on march 20th 2008 with a funny feeling in my neck and left eye.. I really did’n't think much of it until I started brushing my teeth .. when I was ready to rinse my mouth , I couldn’t control my lips correctly and I spit all over my self.
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- Numerous Bells Palsy occurances from Childhood into Adulthood - by EH - (Thu, Apr 03 2008)
First of all, I would like to offer encouragement to all of those experiencing Bells Palsy. It’s a scary situation to wake up to. I am a 27 year old woman that has had a number of Bells Palsy episodes.
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- Dealing with the Bells - by H. - (Wed, Apr 02 2008)
Near the end of June 2002 I went to school to do my final exam. Sitting on the grass in front of the school, a bunch of friends and I were munching on a few donuts. I started to notice bits of food falling out of my mouth.
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- The Shock Factor and What I did! - by John H. - (Wed, Apr 02 2008)
Feb 25, 2008, Lunch time , I notice the sandwhich has no taste, I ask my co-workers how’s the sandwhich taste they are eating , fine is my answer, I figure its me , no problem.
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- Was scared and confused… - by Justin - (Tue, Apr 01 2008)
Friday March 14, 2007 was like any other friday at work, the weekend was coming up and I was excited to go home and relax. There was only one problem, my right eye would not stop watering. I thought I had something in my eye and it just wouldn’t come out.
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