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Diagnosed With Bell's Pasly. Given Steroid Shot And Valtrex. Suggestions

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Posted on Wed, 20 Nov 2013
Question: my husband has been diagnosed with bells Pasly . he was given steroid shot and valtrex for 5 days not much better
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Answered by Dr. Dr. P. T. Patil (1 hour later)
Brief Answer: it takes 2-3 months for complete recovery. Detailed Answer: Hello Thanks for your query.Based on the facts that you have posted it appears that your husband has Bells Palsy. Bells palsy is paralysis of facial muscles due to damage of the Facial Nerve either due to viral infection or inflammation. If it is only the facial nerve palsy without any signs and symptoms of stroke complete recovery is certain to happen. It takes 203 months for complete recovery.the Hope I have answered your query. If you have any more questions please feel free to ask me I shall be happy to help you . Thanks and Regards. Dr.Patil.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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should hulon get shingles shot.
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Answered by Dr. Dr. P. T. Patil (1 hour later)
Brief Answer: It is unlikely to get shingles with hulon Detailed Answer: Hello Thanks for follow up. It is unlikely to get shingles with hulol shot. Thanks and Regards. Dr.Patil.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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Diagnosed With Bell's Pasly. Given Steroid Shot And Valtrex. Suggestions

Brief Answer: it takes 2-3 months for complete recovery. Detailed Answer: Hello Thanks for your query.Based on the facts that you have posted it appears that your husband has Bells Palsy. Bells palsy is paralysis of facial muscles due to damage of the Facial Nerve either due to viral infection or inflammation. If it is only the facial nerve palsy without any signs and symptoms of stroke complete recovery is certain to happen. It takes 203 months for complete recovery.the Hope I have answered your query. If you have any more questions please feel free to ask me I shall be happy to help you . Thanks and Regards. Dr.Patil.