Bell's Palsy - What is it? Can Strike 1 in 60 of us!

Bell's Palsy - What is it? Bell's Palsy is a condition that can strike 1 in 60 of us at any time of life. In 93% of those 1 in 60, it will only ever happen once. In the unfortunate 7% it can recur at an average frequency of around 10 years. It is usually a temporary condition causing paralysis of one side of the face. In 50% of cases all of the paralysis will disappear within 3 months. In 20% this will take up to 6 months and in another 10% it may take up to a year to achieve a complete recovery. The final 20% of sufferers: The healing of the seventh cranial nerve, also known as the facial nerve, can continue at the rate of about 0.5 - 1mm per day for up to around 18 months and some consultants would say up to 2 years for theirs to recover.

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[7nck]

I was diagnosed with bp on the 17th feb 2012 . I am a complete fitness fanatic that runs long distance (over 10 miles ) twice a week and goes to the gym 3 times a week . On the 18th feb I went to the gym and struggled drinking as I have to suck through the holder, ended up wearing most of my drink . My wife thought I was mad going the gym but I felt no pain just numbness and paralysis in my face .

The next day I saw a massive improvement and it is now only the 22nd feb and I have made almost

[TheBellspalsychannel]

@7nck Hi, it would appear you may of had a mild attack, so get plenty of rest, good nutrition and exercise (which I think you already do). Anyway, the attack can come from stress or over-working your body too much and you need to keep a healthy balance, in order to keep yourself in good shape. Remember that relaxation is just as important as exercise. Pleased to hear you are on your way to a full recovery. take care !!!

[juanitoelcaminante]

Creo que nadie escribió en español hasta ahora. Yo tengo PB (BP en inglés) hace unas 6 semanas, hasta ahora mi recuperación ha sido lenta. EL dolor del oido por una virosis fue insoportable. Pero poco a poco bajó el dolor. Algo que afecta es que no quieres que los demás te vean, pero poco a poco te das cuenta que será pasajero. Vamos a curarnos ... espero pronto contarles que todo ya está bien... Fuerza amigos...

[TheBellspalsychannel]

@juanitoelcaminante You say you have had BP for 6 weeks. This is the early stages and should resolve itself in the next few months. Please eat and rest properly. Do not overdo things as your body needs to heal.

[TheBellspalsychannel]

@cnotecarter Hi, don't be scared, when I first discovered I had BP I too was very frightened and then I came on youtube and found lots of people who had it or who had recovered from it. Just take a look around and read all the comments and watch the videos and you will see your not alone. As I say to so many, there is more to you than this and although you may get upset most recover completely so don't worry......Be strong and god bless. BPC

[beautifulcandice601]

@Tazania35 i agree i felt same way for longest when my mouth was twisted to one side its been years since it happen but im still left with scars i cant smile right my face on one side is lower then other side and my eye on that side has been affected but we all are still blessed

[TheBellspalsychannel]

@akylyka17 Bell's palsy involves damage to the seventh cranial (facial) nerve, surgery to relieve pressure on the nerve (decompression surgery) can help with facial twitching, but you would have to speak with your general practitioner. Have you any other symptoms?

[akylyka17]

@akylyka17 and i still have

some "twitching" on my upper lip,eybrow and cheek :(

[akylyka17]

hi..i had bell's palsy when i was 13..im 22 now but i can say im not that "fully" recovered..it's like "near normal"..everytime i blink,my cheek will also move,my friend thought it was juz my mannerism(she didnt know i had bp),i still cant whistle,i look terrible everytime i try to say "o"..is there anyone who's having the same concern??

ps- i nver undergone any treatment..

thanks alot

[yousirareasicko]

I had this when I was 14. I only had it for 2 weeks though.

It was literally the funniest thing hahahaha.

[TheBellspalsychannel]

@juanitoelcaminante Usted dice que usted ha tenido BP por 6 semanas. Éste es los primeros tiempos y debe resolverse en los próximos meses. Coma y reclínese por favor correctamente. No exagere las cosas como su cuerpo necesita curar. Mensaje traducido.BPC

[SnowWhite681]

I've had it for two months. Almost 100 percent. It is extremely scary, my blinking still needs some time. I got prednisone for 5 days and anti-viral acyclovir for a week. I got b-complex shots (b1,b6,b12,pain) that i got from a indoor swap meet... My mom gave me the shots , 6 of them every other day in my butt...and took zinc pills. I massaged my face carefully and didn't do facial exercises. Email me if you have questions. Mirep81@hotmail.com