My Bell’s palsy journey

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2 ай бұрын

On May 5, 2023, I received the diagnosis of Bell’s palsy, a condition that would change my life over the following year. Throughout this unexpected journey, I made a conscious effort to document my experiences through video because I felt it value that could benefit others walking a similar path. Bell’s palsy, with its sudden onset and unpredictable symptoms, can create feelings of isolation and loneliness. In sharing my story, I hope to provide understanding and support for those struggling with this VERY challenging condition. By showing both the highs and lows, as well as the things that helped me along the way, I hope to offer comfort and inspiration to anyone out there struggling with the same.

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@Changechange13 19 күн бұрын

Thank you so much Sister. Me too i was half face paralysis they before yesterday, and now watching your video for the exercises. God bless you.❤🙏

@bethanybrown9986 18 күн бұрын

One great resource that I used is Butheaus Physical therapy on KZfaq there is also a UK KZfaq channel that has a lot of exercises for synkinesis and Bell’s palsy… I will see if I can find the name of it.

@Jeanie-b5n 5 күн бұрын

I am going thru this right now.

@bethanybrown9986 5 күн бұрын

Im so sorry. how long has it been?

@Jeanie-b5n 4 күн бұрын

@@bethanybrown9986 8 days.

@memzalethoba2271 Ай бұрын

Thanks for sharing im experiencing the ame now and im really struggling. This is so emotional its too much for me and this is my 3rd month 😢

@bethanymarie80 Ай бұрын

I’m so so sorry that you are having to go through this. I know how you feel, and wish I could speed up your healing! ❤️‍🩹

@aanaroz 2 ай бұрын

Thank you for sharing your experience. You shine brightly 💓 I am two weeks in, and it was very helpful hearing about the depression, feeling isolated and everything else you mentioned. It makes me feel less alone and gives me hope for future. Best wishes to you and your lovely family ❤

@bethanymarie80 2 ай бұрын

Thank you so much for your kind words. This is a confusing and isolating journey for everyone who has it! I surely hope that your healing is quick and that you make a good recovery! ❤️‍🩹

@unicornmadness6286 2 ай бұрын

Are you on Prednisone and a antiviral medicine? I hope you are, if you get on them within the first 48 hours the chances of recovery is better from what I was told by my doctor. I had this last year and it was extremely scary, but thank God it cleared up after about a month. The only thing now after almost a year is my smile is a little off but only I notice it. Hope you recover quickly.

@bethanymarie80 Ай бұрын

Yes, I took both the steroid and the antiviral medication… I should’ve mentioned that in this video, but thank you so much for letting me know about that. And thank you for your kind words and well wishes!

@darrellparrish1291 14 күн бұрын

Hi, you must exercise all these "sagging muscles" on the effected side [entire left side]. The eye must be protected and rinsed with DI water. It may be completely gone in six or more months.

@bethanybrown9986 5 күн бұрын

Im about 15 months in now, and about 80 percent healed. ❤️ thanks for the info, what is DI water?

@darrellparrish1291 4 күн бұрын

@@bethanybrown9986 D. I. water is Distilled water [100 percent pure]. It is a mild stroke to the body. Better go see a doctor -- you are too young to be having this problem.

@chocovanille1 Ай бұрын

Dommage je ne comprends pas ce que vous dites je suis de tout cœur avec vous . Je suis actuel comme cela depuis le 18 mai 😒. Cela a commencer par un œil qui couler puis pas de goût du coter gauche . Je suis aller au urgence car je penser que c’était un avc mais après examens on me dit que c’est une paralysie faciale du à un virus . 😒. J’espère que sa ira mieux pour vous on la dit que c’est très long à revenir donc séance de kiné . Bises à vous

@bethanymarie80 Ай бұрын

I pray you make a full recovery! This is such a bizarre illness and not many answers out there!

@chocovanille1 Ай бұрын

Merci à vous . J’espère que tout va rentrer dans l’ordre pour vous aussi . Oui nous avons pas beaucoup de réponse à ce virus 😔. Je me permet de vous embrasser bon rétablissement à vous 🙏🥰

@unicornmadness6286 2 ай бұрын

Hi there, were you put on Prednisone or any other type of steroids, and a antiviral medicine, oral? Those are extremely crucial for a quicker recovery from what my doctor told me when i got this last July. I recovered within about a month, i think the only thing that's different after almost a year is my smile is a little off but only i notice it.

@bethanymarie80 Ай бұрын

Yes I was on both the steroids and the antiviral for 12 days

@Cookie-mv4li Ай бұрын

I’m at the stage right now. I’ve had it for at least. Two weeks. And I noticed that late so I’m very nervous. I won’t get some motor function back. I just got off my antibiotics. Yesterday. I’m very nervous and very scared.

@fatmakhaled9182 Ай бұрын

It will definitely going to fine 100 percent u will get better but do not take tension

@bethanymarie80 Ай бұрын

It’s very scary. I’m so sorry you are going through it. There’s a book called “fix my face” that is has a lot of good and helpful info. I hope you recover quickly!

@101BALL 22 күн бұрын

Hey ! Im in my 8th month of bells , i have similar symptoms as like synkinesis and dropping of corner of my mouth …. I wanted to know about your botox treatment how has it been & is it worth it ?

@bethanymarie80 22 күн бұрын

It was definitely worth it because it was such a relief to relax my face!! It had gotten so tight and pulled like crazy. after the wore off, some tightening did come back. Not as bad though! And because of the Botox, my eye learned to blink without the synkenesis (well, almost completely got rid of it… it’s still a little bit there but not as noticeable).

@bethanymarie80 22 күн бұрын

I sure hope it works good for you if you do it! Please let me know.

@101BALL 20 күн бұрын

What about the muscle pulling the corner of your mouth ??? Did it help over there coz not being able to smile is one of my main concern

@101BALL 20 күн бұрын

Also please post a update video of post botox

@bethanybrown9986 19 күн бұрын

I still have the muscle pulling my mouth down on the affected side. I am going to ask my ENT about a possible DAO excision because I read it might be able to help. I hope it could help you also.