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Re: Bell's Palsy
Posted: Mon Jun 07, 2010 3:30 pm
by Stu
a second opinion wouldn't hurt... but be careful of the intrawebs and medical diagnosis... at least the second opinion may give that extra piece of mind... I'll be thinking of you and your recovery shady...
Re: Bell's Palsy
Posted: Mon Jun 07, 2010 3:54 pm
by Paul
Ic3nFl4me wrote:a second opinion wouldn't hurt... but be careful of the intrawebs and medical diagnosis... at least the second opinion may give that extra piece of mind... I'll be thinking of you and your recovery shady...
O.M.G Stu actually made a valid point. Getting a second opinion from a specialist especially might be a good idea. I know of several instances where family or friends were misdiagnosed and their recovery therefore slow. Luckily it was never anything hectic but you don't want to chance it with a symptom as serious as this.
Re: Bell's Palsy
Posted: Mon Jun 07, 2010 8:44 pm
by J_Th4ng
All of the best Shei, my thoughts are with you at this time. It's always terrible to face any condition that you have no control over. I've suffered from something that changes behaviour in the past, and it can be very scary to deal with.
Be strong, and don't forget that you have you family here that care about you and wish you well. Let us know if thee is anything that we can do to help.
Re: Bell's Palsy
Posted: Mon Jun 07, 2010 9:29 pm
by Voetsek-Mikey
Hi Shadey.
Not great news there! We as Grrr will be here for you! Always!!!!!
Hugs and best wishes.
Re: Bell's Palsy
Posted: Tue Jun 08, 2010 7:48 am
by Jackal-GI
All of the best Sheri. Hope all goes well and you have a speedy recovery
You are in my prayers.
Re: Bell's Palsy
Posted: Fri Jun 11, 2010 7:41 am
by NiteShade
So i went for another doc appointment on Wednesday. This doc was obviously more knowledgeable! She put me on anti-virals and gave me 3 very sore shots - right in the bum! I need to go again for 2 more shots over 2 weeks.
I think my face is improving as I am not getting constant twitches anymore. The muscle control is still about the same, but I know that will take some time.
I have the number for a neurologist and gave him a call yesterday. He believes at this time it is not necessary to see me but to rather wait and see how the recovery goes - I am very lucky not to have full paralysis on the right side. Besides which, it would cost R600 just for the out-patient consultation!!
Overall, I am feeling much better and in a good mental state. Thanks for being there for me - my 2nd family - I really appreciate it!
Re: Bell's Palsy
Posted: Fri Jun 11, 2010 8:01 am
by Paul
Glad to hear things are improving