Bell’s palsy

[Dizzler]

I have severe facial pain and have to take daily painkillers anyone have any tips, I am still waiting to see someone at the Bell’s palsy clinic

[bayside64]

I had TMJ (trigeminal neuralgia) and another facial neuralgia. It eventually goes away the same way it came. What I had was frequent jolts of pain that lasted only about one second each on the side of my face.

[AussieNeil Partner Administrator]

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[Shedman]

As others note, it involves (inflamed?) nerves.Sorry to say, it may be associated with Lyme disease, which latter, specifically borrelia bacteria, are enthusiastic on evading immune cells - eyes and nerves are two associated tissues.

A history of tick bites/bull's eye rash/migrating arthralgias, or finding antibodies, help such diagnosis.. but immune response is variable.

My approach to reducing inflammation includes taking an astaxanthin supplement. I choose igennus brand for balance of total astaxanthin and cost.

[kablea]

I believe that if you have Bell's Palsy it is essential to obtain a steroid injection as soon as possible.

[biplane]

I had Bells Palsy, think it was the left side of my face, years ago. Thought I was having a stroke but everything else still worked. I don't remember any pain associated with it, emerg Dr put me on a 10 day course of steroids and it recovered completely.