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Still no blink mechanism

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Hi

I’ve had Bells Palsy for 2 months now and whilst movement in my face is improving the blink mechanism around my eye doesn’t appear to have improved. How long should I wait before returning to my GP and asking to be referred to a specialist?

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Pipite

Same here..I had some improvement around my cheeck, even my forehead. But my eye movement still zero, even my neurologist very much surprise by it..because of her patient mostly heal in a month, and the longest is 3 month. But for me, my neurologist asked me to always come back every 2 weeks.,and she's still giving me anti-inflamantory medicine till now, and she's giving me vitamin b,c,and e. Even though I don't know why.

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Firefly12 in reply to Pipite

I’ve not been referred to a neurologist. Should I have been?

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DigitalWorld in reply to Firefly12

Yes, in the States it’s usually one of the first Dr.’s you see. They will diagnose BP and usually put you on prednisone and an antiviral for 1-2 weeks. Since your blink mechanism still hasn’t recovered I strongly suggest you go see a neuro-ophthalmologist who specialize in neurological eye disorders.

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FLNJFL

It took me 4.5 months to get my blink back. It was a very hard 4.5 months, but now it’s back and my eye is pretty much like it was before. Each person is different. Some heal slower than others.

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Firefly12 in reply to FLNJFL

Thanks for the information. I’m in the process of being referred on by my GP. Fingers crossed I’ll see some improvement soon.

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FLNJFL in reply to Firefly12

You’re welcome :) sending positive energy your way.

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