...But don't worry/cry for me. I am a para-military survivor type or something. ( Or in my twisted mind I am)... I want yall to be good and love one another to those special and meaningful to you... You never know when you will be stricken with an ailment or disease or worse this happening to a dear loved one. The good thing is this is usually a temporary thing, but recovery can take a month to just over a year. I got worried when my eye felt itchy and blurried vision...I got even moreso when I went to drink a coke and instead of going down normally, it splattered to the floor...That's when I checked myself in the Hospital this evening. They say the cause is one of the great mysteries of the universe. Seriously, Has anyone had this? It sucks! ...But there are many less fortunate than me. I am blessed to have what I have. It just amazes me to go to sleep feeling like Superman and waking up looking like good ole JR!!! (WWE)...
Randy, That is awful. I will have you and your family in my prayers tonight. Let me know if there is anything I can do for you.
My brother in law had it and completely recovered a short time later. It was a long time ago and I am sketchy on the details, but he has no lingering affects.
Sorry, Rox...I hope everything works out for you. I did find this info for folks who are unfamiliar with it. What is Bell's Palsy? Bell’s palsy is a form of facial paralysis resulting from damage to the 7th (facial) cranial nerve. This nerve disorder afflicts approximately 40,000 Americans each year. It can strike almost anyone at any age; however, it disproportionately attacks pregnant women and people who have diabetes, influenza, a cold, or some other upper respiratory ailment. In addition to one-sided facial paralysis with possible inability to close the eye, symptoms of Bell’s palsy may include pain, tearing, drooling, hypersensitivity to sound in the affected ear, and impairment of taste. The common cold sore virus, herpes simplex, and other herpes viruses are the likely cause of many cases of Bell’s palsy. Is there any treatment? Recent (April 2001*) studies have shown that steroids are probably effective and that the drug acyclovir combined with prednisone is possibly effective in improving facial function. Other treatments are usually aimed at protecting the eye from drying at nighttime. Some physicians may prescribe a corticosteroid drug to help reduce inflammation and an analgesic to relieve pain. What is the prognosis? The prognosis for Bell’s palsy is generally very good. With or without treatment, most patients begin to get significantly better within 2 weeks, and about 80 percent recover completely within 3 months. For some, however, the symptoms may last longer. In a few cases, the symptoms may never completely disappear. What research is being done? The NINDS supports an extensive research program of basic studies to increase understanding of how the nervous system works. A major goal of this research is to develop methods for repairing damaged nerves and restoring full use and strength to injured areas.
Thanks Manny, very kind of you...I was thinking of not saying so publicly on the bbs, but I really appreciated you coming over to my new place and taking your time in welcoming me to Tennessee, and being a good host. Not anyone would do this. You are a very considerate person and you thoroughly demonstrate this by your actions (off-line/live and your posts)... ***btw, just to make sure that everyone is on even ground with me concerning your kind words...I met Manny not long ago so I wanted to give a few more words in appreciation, but I have read and re-read everyone's kinds words. Thank you...
My Mom had it and fully recovered, its tough one of those things you deal with and look back on and it seems like a blink in your life. Stay strong, best wishes.
Talk about being thrown a curve! Be as positive as you can and learn as much as you can about this. Don't hesitate to ask your doctors about anything that might be related to it. Get second opinions if your treatment regime doesn't seem agressive enough. Again, find out everything you can on the Net. This could happen to any of us. Good luck, ROXRAN. We're thinking about you.
Huh, I hadn't known much about it till this thread and the info that was posted. Glad that it's a temporary thing Roxran, hope things go okay and you get better soon man.
Man, that sucks. A close friend of mine was stricken with it two years ago. He got over it. The solution was medication, therapy, and time.
Supposedly BP is a symptom of Lyme Disease. Get bitten by any ticks while hunting lately? Good luck Roxy. Get well, get well soon, we wish you to get well.
