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Is memory lost associated with bells palsy? i had bells palsy almost a year ago and i still have migraines focusing in the back of the ear. help!

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Dr. Tim Conrad answered

Specializes in Ophthalmology

Not Bell's Palsy: You likely had herpes oticus and now have post-herpetic neuralgia. There is good treatment for this. Discuss it with your primary care physician.

Answered 2/5/2014

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No, no memory loss: Memory is a complicated function that can be affected by pain, but a bell's palsy does not directly impact memory. Also, do not presume that your headaches are migraines. This suggested that the headaches occur as a result of changes in blood flow. More likely, the headaches are related to the bell's palsy and thus require a much different treatment. Treatment of the pain may improve memory also.

Answered 2/6/2014

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