What its like to be paralysed

[cubfan]

I'm doing much better and my facial muscles or almost back to normal. Went to visit the Doc yesterday and he confirmed it was Bell's Palsy and put me on meds and steroids. It's a weird feeling to be paralyzed. Imagine just waking up one day and feeling one side of your face different from the other especially when you smile. Then you get to

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bell's

[anonymous]

my young nephew had a serious case, from falling asleep in a car,under the a/c. It took about 3 months before he showed any improvement. It was scary, but he recovered completely. and yes follow your docs orders and take care of yourself,handsome

Re: bell's

[cubfan]

Thanks for the well wishes...and why are you hiding?

Re: bell's

[anonymous]

hiding, hell i'm just lazy,and live far away. I don't even own a computer. I do hope your doing well. Cubbylee

[jbear70]

That sounds scary. I'm glad you're following your doctor's orders.

[cubfan]

I don't want to get worse than I've already have, it's too scary

Hang in there Tim

[briantempe]

Hey Tim,

I'm sorry to hear about your illness, hang in there. Being sick sucks big time. It was nice meeting you yesterday at bowling..

Hugz,
Brian

Re: Hang in there Tim

[cubfan]

You guys kicked our butts

[seeker2]

Just glad you're ok... i have known several folks with this, generally it subsides or becomes manageable from what I understand. I can only imagine the panic... *cubhugs* buddy and glad it wasn't worse.

[cubfan]

I'm recovering very nicely and in only a week, thanks for the well wishes... OH, and a happy belated birthday to you too!