I got Bell's Palsy on August 21, 2010. I woke up Saturday morning (the week after my birthday), noticed some weird feelings in the left side of my face, then noticed that I couldn't move everything while looking in the mirror. Things slowly got worse over the following hour. So I went to the ER. They did a CT scan and ruled out stroke. They said I had Bell's Palsy and there was nothing they could do. They gave me some pamphlets, Prednisone and antibiotics. I later found out they gave me some antibiotics that weren't effective for the condition. *sigh* It's been two years. I do have a little control over the left side now. I still can't eat on that side, and I still have to drink with a straw. I get cramps in my left cheek and throat. It's like leg cramps. There is a constant low level pain on the entire left side of my head. Luckily, Gabapentin takes away some of the pain. Early this year (2010) I found out that I have Lyme Disease, and then found out that a lot of people who get Lyme also develop Bell's Palsy. I then read one doctor (I forget who now) said that someone who gets Bell's Palsy should be treated like they have Lyme until proven otherwise. I'm treating the Lyme Disease now with antibiotics and diet. Only time will tell what happens. So, that is my sad story. Thank you for reading. Your newly appointed Group Leader, Dwayne May every day be Caturday!
-= Dwayne =-
Lyme Disease and Bell's Palsy Group Leader
Please note: I am not a doctor nor involved in the medical industry. I am not involved with insurance or the government. Any advice I give is purely from my own experience and/or research. Always discuss your healthcare concerns with an appropriate medical professional.
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