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Had Bells Palsy Which Paralyzed The Right Side Of Face And Affecting My Right Eye. Will It Stay Permanently?
I came down with Bells palsy two weeks ago and had never heard of it. It came out of the blue, paralyzing the right side of my face and affecting my right eye....I went to emergency to make sure it was not a stroke. Then went to my doctor, who prescribed Prednisone and Valtrex.....It is not getting any better after two weeks....is this going to be permanent?
Thu, 28 Nov 2013
Hello,
Bells palsy is a type of facial nerve palsy where exact underlying cause cannot be made out.
Bells palsy usually recovers over a period of 3-6 months and use of steroids may lead to fast recovery. Hence you are on right treatment continue as per the advice of your doctor, it will recover no need to worry.
Thank you
Bells palsy is a type of facial nerve palsy where exact underlying cause cannot be made out.
Bells palsy usually recovers over a period of 3-6 months and use of steroids may lead to fast recovery. Hence you are on right treatment continue as per the advice of your doctor, it will recover no need to worry.
Thank you
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