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Is It Possible To Work Legally When Diagnosed With Bell's Palsy?

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Posted on Sat, 28 Feb 2015
Question: i have been diagnosed with bell paulsy 4 days ago iam on presdone and to facial exercises, iam a truck driver over the road , can i still work leagaly??
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Answered by Dr. Chobufo Ditah (8 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
I will not recommend that!

Detailed Answer:
Hi and sorry to hear about this diagnosis.

This disease affects vision. I will not want you to take the risk to keep driving despite not having the best of sight. Legally, visual problems are a reason to stop driving and you are legally not supposed to.

I hope this helps. I wish you a quick recovery and return to work.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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Follow up: Dr. Chobufo Ditah (3 minutes later)
i will b able to drive when it goes away correct?
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Answered by Dr. Chobufo Ditah (3 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
Yes, for now get traeted!!

Detailed Answer:
Hi, You are correct. For now, rest and get treated.

I wish you well.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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Is It Possible To Work Legally When Diagnosed With Bell's Palsy?

Brief Answer: I will not recommend that! Detailed Answer: Hi and sorry to hear about this diagnosis. This disease affects vision. I will not want you to take the risk to keep driving despite not having the best of sight. Legally, visual problems are a reason to stop driving and you are legally not supposed to. I hope this helps. I wish you a quick recovery and return to work.