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A member asked:

I had bells palsy over a year ago. it has not healed well. second time i've had it on same side. it still twitches. will it heal any more?

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Probably not: Dont anticipate more healing after a year.

Dr Conrad agreed

Answered 9/8/2014

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Dr. Tim Conrad answered

Specializes in Ophthalmology

Not likely: Improvement past 6 months is uncommon with bell's palsy. Have you had an evaluation? Bell's palsy is often mis-diagnosed in my experience.

Answered 1/10/2013

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