Bell's palsy

[Fixxxer]

Anybody suffered from this out there as My best mate's just been diagnosed as having it ?

[David Drew]

My wife had it many years ago & my son (18) about 4 years ago. Distressing and concerning at the time, but with medication they both got better within a few weeks. Didn't leave any lasting effects either. Thanks be.:)

Hope that re-assures you. All the best to your mate.:)

David

[xygax]

A friend of mine had it a few years back took about 6 weeks and it went as quick as it arrived.. We gave him hell of a hard time couldnt talk propper couldnt close his mouth or eye it got him all down the right hand side of his face. he was ok in the end but he was the butt of all the humor for a month or so....

Rgds Steve

[Sesame]

Friend of mine had it a few years back, like the others I think it took a few weeks to clear and she not had a relapse since.

[richieclarkie]

Had it last year:(. Mine - unusually - affected both sides of my face. There are a couple of forums and websites, but my advice would be to stear clear as it just makes you feel worse that you already do.

In most cases people get better in about 6 weeks. Tell him to get eye drops and he may not have control over his eyelids. Lacrilube and viscotrears help massively.

If you PM me I'm happy to pass on my phone number is he wants a friendly chat.:)

[Fixxxer]

Thanks for the replies guys, going to see him in a bit but he seems to be able to talk ok with just a slight slur at times. Again much appreciated and thanks for the offer richie, will keep it in mind.

[3dbasher]

my dad had it years ago due to the stress of his mum dieing took a cople of months but alls well now:)