Question 1

i gave birth to twins in 2008. at 30 weeks i got bells palsy. after i delivered (36 wks) it went away. chance of recurrence in subsequent pregnancy?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Bell's palsy can occur anytime, pregnant or not. Since you had it once before, the recurrance rate is higher than someone who has never had the condition.

Question 2

can bells palsy be cured?

Accepted Answer

Usually improved: Bell's palsy is presumptively damage to the seventh facial nerve which affects the motion of the forehead, eyelids, cheek and mouth.  Depending upon the damage to the nerve, improvement generally occurs.  A few will have some dysfunction and less commonly little function.   There is no true "cure" and there is doubt about the effect of medication.  Time will tell in each case.

Question 3

can bells palsy reaccure?

Accepted Answer

Yes, but...: Bell's palsy is known as idiopathic facial paralysis. By definition, that means we don't know what caused it. All other causes of facial paralysis should be investigated first. Brain tumors, strokes, and a syndrome called melkersson- rosenthal syndrome should be evaluated for.

Question 4

what are the possible causes of bells palsy?

Accepted Answer

Viral infection: Bell's palsy is one reason people develop facial paralysis. True bell's palsy is felt to be caused by a viral infection of the facial nerve leading to swelling of the nerve and damage to it caused by decreased blood flow. Steroids are very helpful in treating this. Some people incorrectly term facial paralysis "bell's palsy." this is not correct, you must exclude other causes of facial paralysis.

Question 5

what is bells palsy? and what are the symptoms

Accepted Answer

Bell's Palsy: Bell's palsy is a paralysis of the facial nerve. Exact causes are rarely known, but it is thought to be a response to viral infections in some case. The symptoms are facial drooping on one side like a stroke, but unlike a stroke, there are no other symptoms and the forehead will droop also(it doesn't in strokes). It usually resolves on it's own over weeks to months. Rarely permanent.

Question 6

can i play flute if bells palsy?

Accepted Answer

Just try: What have you got to lose if you try? If you can't, i would certainly understand. Hopefully the bells palsy will resolve in 6-12 months.

Question 7

is it safe to fly with bells palsy?

Accepted Answer

Yes, do not worry: But protect the eye on the involved side with an eye patch, as getting off and on the plane, you may encounter wind or breezes or ventilating fans, and since you will not blink normally, you could acquire a corneal abrasion.  Otherwise, hopefully will resolve soon.

Question 8

what is the best treatment for bells palsy?

Accepted Answer

R/O BELLS PALSY: Unilateral facial weakness can be secondary to a sub clinical  HSV infection. Bell's palsy can respond to Prednisone /Valtrex combo. You need a prompt Exam and Labs. Bells Palsy if recurrent can be Secondary to LYME DISEASE. Also unilateral Facial weakness can be a sign of a CVA. Seek prompt medical evaluation.

Question 9

should i take accutane if i have bells palsy?

Accepted Answer

Accutane: Will not help bell's palsy.  This condition is a weakness of the muscles which control your eyelids and facial muscles.  Accutane treats acne.

Question 10

bells palsy related to any allergic reaction?

Accepted Answer

Bell's palsy: Allergic reaction and bell's palsy are typically not related.

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