Getting needled for Bell's palsy

Have you ever wondered how I can stand being needled sometimes?

Or perhaps you think I have a prickly personality?

Need more proof that I have thick skin?

This is my third acupuncture treatment for Bell's palsy. I'm an old hand at acupuncture and have utilized it for more than 10 years now.

It is disconcerting for me to see my left eye roll up until only the white is showing. From my point of view, both eyes are closed. I don't realize that I'm not blinking or closing my left eye.

My acupuncturist is Chris Powell, of Boulevard Yoga and Healing Arts (formerly Missouri Acupuncture). Chris has helped me through some rough spots over the years.

Thanks man!

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[lenamarie1964]

has the acupuncture seemed to work for your bells palsy, alot of people have told me to try it, it looks like it will hurt.

thank you

[resistanceisfruitful]

@lenamarie1964 I find acupuncture to be relaxing, not painful. Once in a while there will be a sting or burning sensation that is less severe than a mosquito bite.

As for helping... it would be hard to say for certain. The BP has mostly resolved now, but it's been a slow recovery. I have also been dealing with other health problems that started about that same time, so my immune system has been overworked the last year or so. I know you want definitive answers, but I've rarely found any.

[resistanceisfruitful]

An acupuncture treatment always leaves me feeling much better. It is great for reducing my stress.

I call acupuncture "enforced meditation". It helps those of us who find it difficult to remain still and quiet long enough to calm our minds if there are a dozen or so needles stuck in us.

[Akessler7903]

I Heard Chewing gum is the best Treatment because it is working your muscles and it helps you recover much faster don't take any medicine that the doctor gives you...it doesn't hurt to try! hope it helps

[mybellspalsy]

I just recovered from bells, took a month overall to recover i had accupuncher done aswell just had my 7th one today. :)