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Got bell's palsy and about 6 weeks got better. since that point, my ear flutters when making facial movement and ear fullness. why? been 3 months.
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Synkinesias: It may happen in the process of healing.... wait until at least 6 months after the onset of the Bell's palsy.. before start looking for possible etiologies.. Thanks
Answered 10/18/2014
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