Question 1

can i swim if i have dry eyes. left eye is residual from bell's palsy not closing all the way. i swim about 3s a week. thanks!

Accepted Answer

You may: You can swim with dry eyes.  It is more helpful to wear goggles.  You may want to use artificial tears after swimming.

Question 2

what are the after effects of bell's palsy?

Accepted Answer

Often none: The facial paralysis of bell's palsy typically resolves completely.

Question 3

what are some side effects of bell's palsy?

Accepted Answer

Can not blink: The worst side effect is the inability to close the eye to protect the cornea.  The cornea can dry out and get scratched, especially at night when you sleep with eye open.  Tape the eye lid closed with scotch tape, particularly when you sleep.  During the day, pull the lid down frequently to keep the cornea wet.  Other problems is biting inside of lip and cheek and dribbling liquids.

Question 4

recovering from bell's palsy, and my neuro suggested i increase my anxiety medication to help with my stress (very insecure about my face). what side effects can happen when transitioning from 10 mg of lexapro to 20 mg? and how gradually should i?

Accepted Answer

Commenting on: Western medications is not my area but I do suggest you ask your doc about seeing a physical therapist if your face still has some distortions.  The PT can suggest things like blowing up balloons or do some electrical stim on your face to help.  Peace and good health.

Question 5

what is bell s palsy symptoms from?

Accepted Answer

Loss of nerve action: Bell's palsy is from dysfunction of the seventh cranial nerve which activates the muscles of the face.  It usually occurs suddenly, rarely has pain, but causes the eyelids, facial side and mouth to droop.  Most are self limited but can take up to 6 months to improve.  A few last and need surgery to correct the changes in the eye and the eating problems from the droopy mouth.

Question 6

what are the symptoms of bell s palsy like stallone has?

Accepted Answer

Facial weakness!: Bell's palsy (named after sir charles bell an english physician) is an idiopathic(unknown cause!) unilateral facial paralysis affecting the entire one side of the face  viral (?Ebstein barr)  , bacterial (hliobacter jejuni ) causes have been implicated as possible aetiologies.

Question 7

what is bell s palsy signs and symptoms?

Accepted Answer

Facial paralysis: Sudden onset of one-sided paralysis or weakness of facial muscles (usually onset in minutes or hours) which may be associated with reduced blinking from one eye, excessive tear production, altered speech and swallowing, ringing in the ear, sensitivity to loud noise, altered taste, prickly numb facial sensations, ear pain.

Question 8

what are the signs and symptoms of bells palsy returning?

Accepted Answer

: It is estimated that only 7% of Bell's Palsy cases recur. Paralysis if the side of the face and, incomplete closure of the eye lids are the main symptoms. Less common is pain around the ear area,alterations of taste,eye pain.

Question 9

what is bells palsy?

Accepted Answer

Bell's palsy: Acute paralysis of the 7th cranial nerve
eyelid won't close and one side of face droops
thought to be due to a virus infection or immune response to such.  Typically, resolves completely, but Prednisone speeds the resolution.

Question 10

what causes bell's 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.

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Recovering from bell's palsy, and my neuro suggested i increase my anxiety medication to help with my stress (very insecure about my face). what side effects can happen when transitioning from 10 mg of lexapro to 20 mg? and how gradually should i?

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What is bell s palsy symptoms from?

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What are the symptoms of bell s palsy like stallone has?

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What is bell s palsy signs and symptoms?

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