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Suggest Treatment For Trigeminal Neuropathy And Minor Bell's Palsy

Posted on Fri, 26 Dec 2014

Question: Hello I've been diagnosed with trigmenial neuropathy and minor Bell's palsy. I have attached an image of the saggy side of my face. I want a second opinion that my side of face will go back to normal? Will it go back to normal??

Answered by Dr. Chobufo Ditah (44 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
At 20years, we should expect full recovery. What was the cause?

Detailed Answer:
Hi and thank you so much for this query.

I am so sorry to hear about these neurological problems that you have mentioned. What is the disease condition that led to this problem? Do you have any idea?

At 20years, the chances of full recovery are greater than in older persons. The saggy appearance is as a result of the muscles not contracting enough because of poor nerve control. This should progressively get better. Also. work with a physical therapist on basic exercises that can strengthen these muscles as recovery continues it normal cause.

I hope this helps. I wish you well. Feel free to ask for more information and clarifications if need be.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Chobufo Ditah (2 minutes later)

I went out to a nightclub drunk a lot of alcohol and next morning i woke up with this problem. I think someone may have spiked my drink (put drugs into my alcoholic drink) I really want my face to go back to normal its making me so upset.

Answered by Dr. Chobufo Ditah (4 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
It would be okay..No one spiked your drink!

Detailed Answer:
Hi,

I am not sure anyone spiked your drink. Monitor and sure you would soon notice progressive improvement.

I wish you well.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Chobufo Ditah (0 minute later)

ha ha ok. Will the side of my face go back to normal?

Answered by Dr. Chobufo Ditah (19 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Yes, it would but not overnight!

Detailed Answer:
Hi,

Healing would set in. Not immediately but you jut have to be positive. It would be soon and would get better every day.

I wish you well. Feel free to keep me updated with your progress.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Chobufo Ditah (1 minute later)

It has been 4 months and it's still the same though :(

Answered by Dr. Chobufo Ditah (18 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Please, be patient and it would be okay!

Detailed Answer:
Hi,

You seem to be too hard with yourself. If you didn't draw my attention to this, honestly the sagginess is just not very very evident. Stay calm and be positive about this. It would slowly and overtime get fixed.

Talk less about it/ Know that you are the person who draws attention to this and all by itself, it is not evident.
I wish you well.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar