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Can Acupuncture Helps In Relieving Bells Palsy And Shingles In The Ear?
Can Acupuncture help with the results of Bells Palsy. I had Shingles in the ear and Bells Palsy Dec. 2012, I am a 72 year old female. I have had some treatment but I still can not raise my eyebrow or smile from both sides of my mouth. Thank you Carol Lewis
Tue, 16 Dec 2014
Hi,
Thanks for asking.
Based on your query, my opinion is as follows.
1. Shingles pain might possibly be helped as nerve damage is the main cause which is interpreted as severe pain.
2. Bells palsy is due to nerve damage, and if taken early steroids are helpful. Acupuncture wont help in Bells palsy.
3. Surgery can be tried for Bells palsy for cosmetic purposes.
Hope it helps.
Any further queries, happy to help again.
Thanks for asking.
Based on your query, my opinion is as follows.
1. Shingles pain might possibly be helped as nerve damage is the main cause which is interpreted as severe pain.
2. Bells palsy is due to nerve damage, and if taken early steroids are helpful. Acupuncture wont help in Bells palsy.
3. Surgery can be tried for Bells palsy for cosmetic purposes.
Hope it helps.
Any further queries, happy to help again.
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