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I had a bell's palsy event. on prednisone but noticing a difference in tone recovery between my mouth and eyes. mouth is faster. is this common?

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Yes: Nerve recovery is variable and may occur in one branch of the nerve before another. This is typical and hopefully you will have a full recover soon.

Dr Earle and 3 doctors agreed

Answered 5/6/2015

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I got bells palsy 5month ago and now im 95 recovered,i have eye twitching and lip twitching now,in same side of my bells,is this dangerous??

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Neck,left side back head,ear pain. Had slight asymmetrical smile and slight feeling of muscle weakness in eye. Tearing eye lip closed slightly crooked. Normal neuro physical exam and normal eye exam. Possible Bell's palsy?

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I have sensitive and dry skin on my face. Its also discolored areound my mouth and eyes. How can I even my skin tone without my face breaking out?

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