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Bells Palsy

jay hay-char said:
Glad to hear you're progressing OK. There isn't a sudden moment when you're cured, but you will wake up one day and realise that the symptoms you have been suffering have gradually become an absence rather than a presence.

Well - that was my experience, anyway.
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Thanks :) Yeah it does take time some people have it for months and even years.That must be pretty frustrating to have it for years on end.
 
I'm a mad Aussie Rules John :)

Meh, I'm open to all sports :)

Have a great day mate
 
Been to see my GP hes happy with my progress and has referred me to the ENT department to get checked out.Other than that its a case of things will get better in time. :)
 
Hi John, thanks for keeping us all up to date. Hope you don't have to wait too long for the ENT appointment In the meantime, one day at a time. Keep your spirits up matey :)
 
chris lowe said:
Hi John, thanks for keeping us all up to date. Hope you don't have to wait too long for the ENT appointment In the meantime, one day at a time. Keep your spirits up matey :)
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Cheers Chris :) My GP gave me a self referral form which i went online and chose an appointment.The Earliest on the list was 12th March hopefully that one will be suitable as previous bookings that way for the wife have usually ended up being put back to another date by the hospital.Why they do that is beyond me.
 
5 and a half weeks in and i was able to go out today and didnt need to wear my sunglasses the sun was strong but it wasnt hurting my left eye like it has been.Im also finding i can stare at the computer screen today and not have the left eye wanting to close.I reckon ill prob be able to shower and not have to wear my goggles.Still cant rinse properly after teeth cleaning.Still cant smile properly either or close the left eye without the right one also closing.But i guess that will come in time.I think im on the mend and hope im not tempting fate by saying all this.Am much happier at this.Just gotta get the sinuses sorted now.Hope everyone else is progressing well as well and those that have just started with BP hang on in there guys time is a great healer :)
 
johnboy412000 said:
5 and a half weeks in and i was able to go out today and didnt need to wear my sunglasses the sun was strong but it wasnt hurting my left eye like it has been.Im also finding i can stare at the computer screen today and not have the left eye wanting to close.I reckon ill prob be able to shower and not have to wear my goggles.Still cant rinse properly after teeth cleaning.Still cant smile properly either or close the left eye without the right one also closing.But i guess that will come in time.I think im on the mend and hope im not tempting fate by saying all this.Am much happier at this.Just gotta get the sinuses sorted now.Hope everyone else is progressing well as well and those that have just started with BP hang on in there guys time is a great healer :)
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Pleased to hear that things are improving for you John.
 
johnboy412000 said:
5 and a half weeks in and i was able to go out today and didnt need to wear my sunglasses the sun was strong but it wasnt hurting my left eye like it has been.Im also finding i can stare at the computer screen today and not have the left eye wanting to close.I reckon ill prob be able to shower and not have to wear my goggles.Still cant rinse properly after teeth cleaning.Still cant smile properly either or close the left eye without the right one also closing.But i guess that will come in time.I think im on the mend and hope im not tempting fate by saying all this.Am much happier at this.Just gotta get the sinuses sorted now.Hope everyone else is progressing well as well and those that have just started with BP hang on in there guys time is a great healer :)
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Sounds like you're making progress, so that's good news. I imagine the smile is a bit ;)
 
I'm pleased to read of your progression johnboy4122.

I reckon we all, are feeling more than happy for you.

Best wishes to you.

willie.
 
Start of week 8 and i can now close the BP eye and leave the other one open.Not used the eye cream or drops for the last few days.It seems my eye is not irritated by the bright light now.Havent needed to wear sunglasses.Smile is also coming back.Still cant completely swish the mouth wash around as vigorously as it should be.But im confident that will return in time.My left nostril is still blocked im going to see the ENT on Thursday for that.I feel a whole lot happier with my progress and i wish everyone on this forum a speedy recovery as well :) Hang on in there it does get better in time.
 
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