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Iqoro device

Hi has anyone used this device for bells palsy came across it people using it for acid reflux then I saw can be used with caution for bells. Can get it on NHs...

Hi has anyone used this device for bells palsy came across it people using it fo...

welsh12

•4 months ago

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Bells palsy and eye tests

Hi had Bells palsy 26years ago and am in the percentage where it left me with synkinese. Also week eye on affected side. Have got on with my life living with...

Hi had Bells palsy 26years ago and am in the percentage where it left me with sy...

welsh12

•5 months ago

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Glasses for eye infection

Had bells palsy for almost 2 months. Palsy eye has an infection. Used antibiotic gel twice. Healing slowly when indoors applying eye drops frequently and using...

Had bells palsy for almost 2 months. Palsy eye has an infection. Used antibiotic...

Gree88

•1 year ago

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exercise after 4 days of Bells Palsy

has anyone had advice on what exercise they can do after a week of Bells Palsy. I want to play golf, go walking etc. anyone any advice please?

has anyone had advice on what exercise they can do after a week of Bells Palsy. ...

Sheffiled

•1 year ago

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1 day in after Bells Palsy diagnosis

I have the right side affected, a numb tongue, lips, cheeks and a slightly droopy face. I can close my eye but it feels very strange. Amy early advice please?...

I have the right side affected, a numb tongue, lips, cheeks and a slightly droop...

Sheffiled

•1 year ago

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1 week into Bell's Pallsy - what to do next?

Hi, I am one week into being diagnosed with Bell's Palsy and nearly finished my 10 days of steroids, they have not said it was anything specific that started...

Hi, I am one week into being diagnosed with Bell's Palsy and nearly finished my...

Hannah_9

•2 years ago

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Pain

I had Bells Palsy years ago. I had a lot of pain from it. I have been diagnosed with cervical stenosis. Pain is in the same place as the Bells pain was....

I had Bells Palsy years ago. I had a lot of pain from it. I have been diagnosed...

Hasten

•2 years ago

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Speech long term

Hi. I have had bells palsy for 9 years. I get botox every 3 months. The past few weeks I have been really struggling with my speech. Has anyone else...

Hi. I have had bells palsy for 9 years. I get botox every 3 months. The past few...

LauraM38

•2 years ago

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About Bell's palsy.

Hey,my daughter is 11 year old,and she got the facial/bell's palsy almost 6 days ago.Now she is so depressed and barely smiles.Her face looks almost normal by...

Hey,my daughter is 11 year old,and she got the facial/bell's palsy almost 6 days...

JannatJannat

•2 years ago

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How long is recovery from facial palsy?

Hi everyone, my name is Amy, I am 21 weeks pregnant and only just out of hospital after suffering an attack of LMN facial paralysis. I am not vain, but the...

Hi everyone, my name is Amy, I am 21 weeks pregnant and only just out of hospita...

Amee7x

•2 years ago

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Bell's Palsy and stress and anti-depressants

Hi, I got Bell's Palsy 3 months ago - I am making a reasonable recovery but left with synkenesis and neck pain etc. I believe it was caused by stress. I have...

Hi, I got Bell's Palsy 3 months ago - I am making a reasonable recovery but left...

Cookyblue

•2 years ago

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Bell's palsy eyelid recovery (and surgical options)?

I was diagnosed with Bell's palsy about three months ago. I've recovered some movement (a partial smile, ability to partially raise my affected eyebrow)....

I was diagnosed with Bell's palsy about three months ago. I've recovered some mo...

MemK

•2 years ago

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Spinal problem

Has anybody had a spinal micro decompression done. My consultant recommending using keyhole surgery to stop pain and regular cramps caused by nerves being...

Has anybody had a spinal micro decompression done. My consultant recommending us...

WILLOWBY

•2 years ago

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Need help please - Newbie with left facial palsy

Hi guys, Thanks in advance for reading my post and if you reply I really appreciate it 💗 I'm just wondering if anyone can give me some advice please? I have...

Hi guys, Thanks in advance for reading my post and if you reply I really appreci...

QueenC3060

•3 years ago

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Is neck pain normal with Bell’s?

If it is normal, what are some treatments that can relieve the discomfort?

Mrs_Ballroom

•3 years ago

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Is prednisone treatment essential for full recovery?

My Dr didn’t prescribe prednisone since Lyme was suspect and was led to believe a steroid could interfere with the doxycycline. I learned this was false too...

My Dr didn’t prescribe prednisone since Lyme was suspect and was led to believe ...

Mrs_Ballroom

•3 years ago

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Botox???

Hi, I was diagnosed with Bells Palsy in July 2018, there has been an improvement but I was still referred to the NHS facial nerve clinic, I've been getting...

Hi, I was diagnosed with Bells Palsy in July 2018, there has been an improvement...

Foleyat

•3 years ago

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Newby with BP

Hi, I was diagnosed with Bells Palsy on Monday - I noticed the facial droop start on Saturday morning. The doctor was great and tested me very thoroughly and...

Hi, I was diagnosed with Bells Palsy on Monday - I noticed the facial droop star...

RoniB

•3 years ago

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Bell’s palsy and corona virus vaccine

There was a discussion on the news here (CNN) about the Corona virus vaccine and Bell’s palsy. There was a group trial with some people getting a placebo and...

There was a discussion on the news here (CNN) about the Corona virus vaccine and...

ml71

•3 years ago

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10 month old with congenital facial palsy

Hi, I’ve just joined this group and hope to find people that are or have been in a similar situation. I have a beautiful 10 month old boy called Joshua who has...

Hi, I’ve just joined this group and hope to find people that are or have been in...

Mummytojoshy

•3 years ago

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From legs2010

Hi I'm just recovering from bells palsey for the 3rd time in 23 years and just wondered if headaches are a part of it as I can't recall the last times I had...

Hi I'm just recovering from bells palsey for the 3rd time in 23 years and just w...

Legs2010

•4 years ago

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Face masks/face shields

Hi all, As from 24th July in the uk is will be compulsory to wear a face mask in shops. (Fines without wearing a mask. Certain people medically exempt). I...

Hi all, As from 24th July in the uk is will be compulsory to wear a face mask in...

Danielle_123s

•4 years ago

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Bells palsy pain

Hi there, I'm new here and to Bell's Palsy. Im 12 days from onset and finished my steriods on Saturday just gone. But the pain i now have is unbearable and its...

Hi there, I'm new here and to Bell's Palsy. Im 12 days from onset and finished m...

Cam1520

•4 years ago

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Bells Palsy for over a year and Nerve palsy

Hi just wanted to give my experience of Bells Palsy. I woke up one morning last April 2019 a week before I was due to start a new job with Bells although I had...

Hi just wanted to give my experience of Bells Palsy. I woke up one morning last ...

Diesel41

•4 years ago

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Day 37

Hello again I am getting few tingling feelings on my left side near my jaw. My left side was where my lip was numb when it all started. I also feel as if my...

Hello again I am getting few tingling feelings on my left side near my jaw. My l...

2910

•4 years ago

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My face

Now

2910

•4 years ago

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My face

Progress

2910

•4 years ago

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My face

Here day one and progress up to now

2910

•4 years ago

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Some advice

Hello I am on day 33 since onset I have gained full facial movements. I still feel on and off tight feeling in both sides of my face and some tingling feeling...

Hello I am on day 33 since onset I have gained full facial movements. I still fe...

2910

•4 years ago

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Weird feeling when stressed?

Hi, I’m about 3 1/2 months in and my recovery is going ok but my face feels really weird sometimes. Whenever I speak too much, or get stressed at all, it feels...

Hi, I’m about 3 1/2 months in and my recovery is going ok but my face feels real...

carolpouch

•4 years ago

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Posts - Facial Palsy UK | HealthUnlocked

Facial Palsy UK

Iqoro device

Bells palsy and eye tests

Glasses for eye infection

exercise after 4 days of Bells Palsy

1 day in after Bells Palsy diagnosis

1 week into Bell's Pallsy - what to do next?

Pain

Speech long term

About Bell's palsy.

How long is recovery from facial palsy?

Bell's Palsy and stress and anti-depressants

Bell's palsy eyelid recovery (and surgical options)?

Spinal problem

Need help please - Newbie with left facial palsy

Is neck pain normal with Bell’s?

Is prednisone treatment essential for full recovery?

Botox???

Newby with BP

Bell’s palsy and corona virus vaccine

10 month old with congenital facial palsy

From legs2010

Face masks/face shields

Bells palsy pain

Bells Palsy for over a year and Nerve palsy

Day 37

My face

My face

My face

Some advice

Weird feeling when stressed?

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