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Chronic Health Conditions Discussion and Support

Nac Mac Feegle

(978 posts)

12. How sure are they that it's Bell's?

Reply to demtenjeep (Original post)

Sat Mar 7, 2020, 12:17 AM

Mar 2020

I had the same symptoms, but it turned out to be something a bit different. Myasthenia Gravis. There are a few tests for that.

If you can, try to eat some ice cream, a milkshake, or a cold smoothie. The cold liquid can shrink the inflammation a bit and make it easier to swallow.

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Bell's Palseylets talk [View all] demtenjeep Mar 2020 OP

happened to my husband Fresh_Start Mar 2020 #1

The folks I know who have had it were back to normal in 6 - 8 weeks The Blue Flower Mar 2020 #2

Do research it. Newest Reality Mar 2020 #3

There's a nerve that goes through the base of your skull to your face muscles. stopbush Mar 2020 #9

shouldn't they have at least clued you in on the basics Skittles Mar 2020 #4

I had it. Unfortunately, after I recovered I still didn't look like George Clooney. stopbush Mar 2020 #10

Yeah. I'm surprised they did CT scans. My Kaiser doctor at the urgent care stopbush Mar 2020 #11

My chiro got BP and his treatment was acupuncture and adjustments several times a week at first. nt in2herbs Mar 2020 #5

My sister had it. A week later it was gone. OTOH, it *can* be long term. Richard Painter, tblue37 Mar 2020 #6

Takes about two full days for the Wellstone ruled Mar 2020 #7

I had it two years ago. Lasted 6 weeks. stopbush Mar 2020 #8

How sure are they that it's Bell's? Nac Mac Feegle Mar 2020 #12