My Bell’s palsy journey
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@TheScarlett618
@TheScarlett618 2 күн бұрын
So happy for you, Bethany ! You've made such progress ! I'm sure you'll continue to improve. Praying for you and yours.
@bethanymarie80
@bethanymarie80 2 күн бұрын
Thank you so much!!❤
@Adriana-ue6qg
@Adriana-ue6qg 3 күн бұрын
Thank you for sharing! I’ve been dealing with facial paralysis since April (salivary cancer removal surgery ended up cutting my facial nerve off). No one understands how hard it is only who goes through it.
@antonichristian5845
@antonichristian5845 3 күн бұрын
So nice to see you after all this time! thank you for updating us and continuing to share your story and struggles with Bell's Palsy. I have wondered how things were going with you and I'm glad that botox has been a help for you even with its pro's and con's. I think you have a beautiful smile by the way!!! I hope you will continue to keep us updated and I am still hopeful for continued improvement!! Love and light to you and your family! x
@bethanymarie80
@bethanymarie80 2 күн бұрын
Thank you, again, for your sweet encouragement and support!! I appreciate you!
@user-ke3wj7kq6b
@user-ke3wj7kq6b 8 күн бұрын
I came down with this last week. Thanks for the video
@DorcasChemutai-f4s
@DorcasChemutai-f4s 8 күн бұрын
I've also been through this for 4 years now,,is it going to be permanent
@briandaniel931
@briandaniel931 14 күн бұрын
How are you doing now? I'm going this upcoming Friday 🤞🏾
@Jeanie-b5n
@Jeanie-b5n 28 күн бұрын
I am going thru this right now.
@bethanybrown9986
@bethanybrown9986 28 күн бұрын
Im so sorry. how long has it been?
@Jeanie-b5n
@Jeanie-b5n 27 күн бұрын
@@bethanybrown9986 8 days.
@darrellparrish1291
@darrellparrish1291 Ай 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
@bethanybrown9986 28 күн бұрын
Im about 15 months in now, and about 80 percent healed. ❤️ thanks for the info, what is DI water?
@darrellparrish1291
@darrellparrish1291 28 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.
@Changechange13
@Changechange13 Ай 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
@bethanybrown9986 Ай 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.
@101BALL
@101BALL Ай 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
@bethanymarie80 Ай 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
@bethanymarie80 Ай бұрын
I sure hope it works good for you if you do it! Please let me know.
@101BALL
@101BALL Ай 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
@101BALL Ай бұрын
Also please post a update video of post botox
@bethanybrown9986
@bethanybrown9986 Ай 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.
@chocovanille1
@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
@bethanymarie80 Ай бұрын
I pray you make a full recovery! This is such a bizarre illness and not many answers out there!
@chocovanille1
@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 🙏🥰
@Maddenfoot24
@Maddenfoot24 2 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
@fatmakhaled9182 2 ай бұрын
It will definitely going to fine 100 percent u will get better but do not take tension
@bethanymarie80
@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!
@mrjohnsonfamily9673
@mrjohnsonfamily9673 2 ай бұрын
I have bell pasly and I have my face coming back to normal on it own and I can blink and talk also eat just working on my smile
@bethanymarie80
@bethanymarie80 Ай бұрын
I’m so glad it is coming back!! I hope you make a full recovery!
@memzalethoba2271
@memzalethoba2271 2 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
@bethanymarie80 2 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! ❤️‍🩹
@jolieesposito8620
@jolieesposito8620 12 күн бұрын
Hang in there ...I'm on 3rd month...it was the most humbling experience in my life ...🙏❤️🌹
@Maddenfoot24
@Maddenfoot24 2 ай бұрын
I’m going through this right now very nervous
@unicornmadness6286
@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
@bethanymarie80 2 ай бұрын
Yes I was on both the steroids and the antiviral for 12 days
@aanaroz
@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
@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
@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
@bethanymarie80 2 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!
@hafsabaloc5316
@hafsabaloc5316 5 ай бұрын
I m just 20 and having Bell’s palsy for last 65 days I have improved 70% hope I’ll smile again ❤
@bethanymarie80
@bethanymarie80 5 ай бұрын
I am sorry you are going through Bell’s palsy I believe you will smile again! The fact that you are improving already to 70 percent in 2 months time frame -and your age - tells me you should heal much more than I did and much more quickly! ❤❤
@antonichristian5845
@antonichristian5845 6 ай бұрын
So glad that you're getting relief from the Botox treatment hopefully your recovery will continue. Thanks for the update I will keep you in my thoughts and look forward to the next one!!! x💛x
@bethanymarie80
@bethanymarie80 6 ай бұрын
Thank you so much! You have been such an encouragement since the beginning! I appreciate you!
@elbertschoen7714
@elbertschoen7714 6 ай бұрын
'Promo sm'
@antonichristian5845
@antonichristian5845 6 ай бұрын
So happy for you!!! hope it continues to improve! x 💛 x
@bethanymarie80
@bethanymarie80 6 ай бұрын
Thank you so much!! I hope so, too❤
@oliviaaguilar2801
@oliviaaguilar2801 6 ай бұрын
Please let us know how it goods I’m thinking of getting it I’ve been dealing with it a year in a half now with synkenisis
@bethanymarie80
@bethanymarie80 6 ай бұрын
I will post an update for sure, soon as I know how it’s going to affect me. I hope I can report something positive for you!
@bethanymarie80
@bethanymarie80 7 ай бұрын
Thank you so much! You have a wonderful Christmas as well! ❤
@antonichristian5845
@antonichristian5845 7 ай бұрын
That's absolutely gorgeous!!! You're so talented I hope you're recovery is doing well. Merry Christmas to you and yours all the way from the UK!! ♥🎅🎄❄🌟x
@terathomas49
@terathomas49 8 ай бұрын
Mess me
@bethanymarie80
@bethanymarie80 8 ай бұрын
Do you have Bell’s palsy and need support?
@antonichristian5845
@antonichristian5845 8 ай бұрын
awww so glad you're getting some healing and movement back in the forehead hopefully it will continue I have a feeling it will... I understand about the botox can be pretty scary hopefully it will continue to heal and the muscles will relax more but if not it's something you can at least consider down the line... you're looking fab!!! i look forward to seeing your continued improvement x 💛
@bethanymarie80
@bethanymarie80 8 ай бұрын
❤️❤️❤️❤️thank you!!!
@cindyoconnell2471
@cindyoconnell2471 8 ай бұрын
I was trying to find Bell’s Palsy videos that I thought would help my sister since she was recently diagnosed. I thank you for caring and sharing your experiences! I took from your video that you have struggled with a lot of tough challenges. I hope you are fully recovered from Bell’s Palsy and that life has gotten easier for you and your children!
@bethanymarie80
@bethanymarie80 8 ай бұрын
Thank you so much for your kind words! How far along is your sister into Bell’s palsy? I’m currently on 27 weeks in, but started seeing small improvements around 98 days. Since then it’s improved a lot and I’m about 80 percent healed. If you go through my page, you can see all along the journey. Thanks again for your kindness!
@cindyoconnell2471
@cindyoconnell2471 8 ай бұрын
@@bethanymarie80 Very glad to hear that you are close to full recovery! It turns out that my sister was misdiagnosed and has Ramsay Hunter Syndrome which mimics BP quite a lot! I am hoping she also recovers in time! Struggles will really humble a person and teach you compassion and more of an appreciation for life!
@antonichristian5845
@antonichristian5845 9 ай бұрын
Sorry to hear about your Synkinesis I hope that it will lessen in time and your face will feel less tight, I wonder if you can have any medication or therapy to help with that? But glad to see you are continuing to heal your face for sure looks more symmetrical. I will keep hoping for your continued healing and recovery, thanks for keeping us in the loop! x 💛🕊
@bethanymarie80
@bethanymarie80 9 ай бұрын
Thank you so much for always being such an encouragement! I am hoping the tightness is temporary but I don’t know- I’ll be doing massages and whatever I can find to try to relieve it. The facial paralysis center said I could get Botox to relax the muscles but I would love to be able to avoid that if possible.
@antonichristian5845
@antonichristian5845 9 ай бұрын
So happy that you're seeing improvement in your eye, it def looks much better with regards to movement. I think the feelings you're getting are just the nerves healing slowly so yes it is a good thing! I will be keeping you in my thoughts and I'm sure you will be seeing steady improvement as time goes by x 💛🕊
@bethanymarie80
@bethanymarie80 9 ай бұрын
❤🤗🤗thank you!
@antonichristian5845
@antonichristian5845 10 ай бұрын
So happy to see your healing progress!!! hopefully over the next few months you continue to heal especially your eye... thanks for bringing us along with your journey!!! x ♥🕊
@bethanymarie80
@bethanymarie80 10 ай бұрын
Your encouragement has meant so much to me. ❤
@keepgoin1
@keepgoin1 10 ай бұрын
Great info! Thank you!
@bethanymarie80
@bethanymarie80 10 ай бұрын
Thank you! ❤️
@user-fb6sj9pp9p
@user-fb6sj9pp9p 10 ай бұрын
Parálisis facial? Yo la pase y con mucho mucho ejercicio desapareció y no dejo rastro
@bethanymarie80
@bethanymarie80 10 ай бұрын
Yes I’ve had it 19 weeks so far but it is healing! Glad you were able to recover with exercises.
@antonichristian5845
@antonichristian5845 10 ай бұрын
Great to hear about the positives you have taken from a negative situation. Yes it's so important to take care of yourself, sometimes slow down, take a break and put yourself first. Looking forward to see more healing progress especially the eye. Thank you for making this video diary, it's interesting and important for other bell's palsy sufferers. ♥🤗x
@antonichristian5845
@antonichristian5845 11 ай бұрын
Love seeing all your positive progress! I had a feeling now the healing process has finally began the rate will increase and I hope it will continue. Will be keeping you in my thoughts and can't wait to see your continued recovery!!! ♥🤗x
@bethanymarie80
@bethanymarie80 11 ай бұрын
Thanks so much!! ❤️❤️❤️
@antonichristian5845
@antonichristian5845 11 ай бұрын
So happy for you! You can see the improvements for sure, the definition is coming back in your cheek and your mouth does not hardly appear to be drooping at all. Hopefully now the ball is rolling the healing will become much faster, I really hope so and will be keeping you in my thoughts! x 💛🙏
@bethanymarie80
@bethanymarie80 11 ай бұрын
Have you been having any improvements? I hope so!! I appreciate ALL of your comments so much.
@antonichristian5845
@antonichristian5845 11 ай бұрын
Thankfully I have never suffered with Bell's Palsy, so far anyway... but I have always been interested in anything medical and i came across your video diary accidently and it touched my heart so thought I would send some words of encouragement in hopes that it will help somehow! i think vlogs like these are really important and will help other people suffering from bell's palsy and also give them some hope for recovery even if it's slow... i look forward to seeing your continued recovery!!! x
@bethanymarie80
@bethanymarie80 11 ай бұрын
🫂❤️
@antonichristian5845
@antonichristian5845 11 ай бұрын
Great information and tips! I'm so glad to see the first seeds of recovery and I can't wait to see it progress! 💛🙏 x
@bethanymarie80
@bethanymarie80 11 ай бұрын
Thanks so much!!!
@antonichristian5845
@antonichristian5845 Жыл бұрын
That's great!! yes somehow the affected side looks "tighter" or something like that I don't really know how to describe it... def something going on!!! i look forward to seeing your continued progress!!! x 💛🙏
@bethanymarie80
@bethanymarie80 Жыл бұрын
🎉🎉🎉thank you so much!! I think maybe taping it a few hours a day has helped!!
@antonichristian5845
@antonichristian5845 Жыл бұрын
Thanks for the update! Glad that the tape is helping and the hot pink color suits you... I will keep you in my thoughts and wish you a complete recovery! 💛
@bethanymarie80
@bethanymarie80 Жыл бұрын
Thank you so much!! ❤️❤️❤️
@jamiechristensen5267
@jamiechristensen5267 Жыл бұрын
We are praying for you, I don’t know your story, so I am very sorry if this sounds mean. Have a good day!😊😊
@bethanymarie80
@bethanymarie80 Жыл бұрын
Thank you for the prayers! I appreciate that!
@antonichristian5845
@antonichristian5845 Жыл бұрын
woohoo that's great news!!! hopefully this will be the start of a full recovery!!! 😁🤞x
@bethanymarie80
@bethanymarie80 Жыл бұрын
I hope so too!❤🎉thank you!!
@antonichristian5845
@antonichristian5845 Жыл бұрын
Thanks for the update and sorry you have not seen any improvement yet, I'm sure it will come. What a lovely bracelet from your daughter, the colors are fantastic!!! *virtual hugs* x
@bethanymarie80
@bethanymarie80 Жыл бұрын
Thank you so much! ❤️❤️
@francobozzo9902
@francobozzo9902 Жыл бұрын
Don't lose hope, I've got bells palsy like 17 months ago and im still recovering. I've went to 5 different doctors (neurologist and other specialties) and no one ever said a specific cause of my situation or give some knowledge on what to do, they told me "we already did everything with the meds, just wait". It's really frustrating that they really don't understand the stress of having this condition (physically and mentally). My improvement started on the fifth month after 8 sessions with an electrode therapy on my face. Now I've recovered my face movements like 85% and i'm trying to solve a secondary symptom of a long bells palsy recovery called "synkinesis". I was on the same boat as you but the improvements just came naturally. Stay strong!
@bethanymarie80
@bethanymarie80 Жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for your encouraging words!! I appreciate it so much. I appreciate you sharing your experience!!
@antonichristian5845
@antonichristian5845 Жыл бұрын
Sorry Bethany that you're going through this, how awful that there has been little improvement after 2 months. I will keep following your progress and hope the next few weeks and/or months will show some, if not a complete, recovery.
@bethanymarie80
@bethanymarie80 Жыл бұрын
Thank you so so much! 🫂❤️
@Moneybags8989
@Moneybags8989 Жыл бұрын
Please does this create a tight seal? I need my lash line to be completely sealed all along to sleep i cant have a tiny gap at all or my brain knows my eye is not closed and i cant sleep. I am 2 months BP complete paralysis right side 70% eye close less later in day not good blink. Deep set eyes tape lifts off because my eyes are so sunken in and deep it cant grip without pulling my eyelid up like a tent.
@bethanymarie80
@bethanymarie80 Жыл бұрын
It does as long as I am laying down and closing the unaffected eye. If I am walking around and my other eye is open, my affected eye works very hard to open underneath. But it forms a surprisingly tight seal that lasts all night long for me!
@bethanymarie80
@bethanymarie80 Жыл бұрын
This eye thing is the absolute worst and I’m sorry you are going through it too! I also recommend going to Opthamologist (if you haven’t already) and getting azithromycin ointment - it helps so much during the day!!
@Moneybags8989
@Moneybags8989 Жыл бұрын
@@bethanymarie80 i bought some so i will try. Its just so hard and exhausting. Im in a country that provides no help just go home and wait. I cant even get external eyelid weights here no one knows or has training.
@bethanymarie80
@bethanymarie80 Жыл бұрын
I have external eyelid weight that I bought and am not using. I used once and didn’t like it. I could send it to you. I paid $100 for it but just give it to you if you pay for the shipping.
@bethanymarie80
@bethanymarie80 Жыл бұрын
If you like that idea, feel free to email me at [email protected]
@theangrycheeto
@theangrycheeto Жыл бұрын
🙏❤
@Obligatory_mime
@Obligatory_mime Жыл бұрын
That must be heart breaking! I would be microdosing psilocybin to increase neuroplasticy..... in the hope to rewire the bad cells routes..... at the bare minimum the depression would be eliviated!
@bethanymarie80
@bethanymarie80 Жыл бұрын
If I knew where to get it and how to take it, and had I would 100 percent want to try it. I’ve read a lot of research on it.
@Obligatory_mime
@Obligatory_mime Жыл бұрын
@@bethanymarie80 Obviously have to be careful what is said..... I "know" folkes that have had a MASSIVE improvement/ cured parkinsons and also dystonia amongst many other neurological ailments.... I think it could really help. As far as sourcing it is concerned ..... there will 100% be several people selling it locally.... you need to ask friends of friends and the internet is rammed full of people selling them. If not they grow all around the world if you have someone that could pick? Best of luck my friend 🙏🙏
@Susan70003
@Susan70003 Жыл бұрын
My dil was given an anti viral. Palsy was gone the next day. Ikn the name of the rx.
@bethanymarie80
@bethanymarie80 Жыл бұрын
I got the antiviral and the steroids.
@Susan70003
@Susan70003 Жыл бұрын
@@bethanymarie80 and it didn't help?
@bethanymarie80
@bethanymarie80 Жыл бұрын
Unfortunately, no, not that I can tell.
@flutterbyjas3774
@flutterbyjas3774 Жыл бұрын
wow you did a really good job
@bethanymarie80
@bethanymarie80 Жыл бұрын
Thank you!!
@flutterbyjas3774
@flutterbyjas3774 Жыл бұрын
@@bethanymarie80 your welcome
@kristalhudson1559
@kristalhudson1559 Жыл бұрын
Praying
@bethanymarie80
@bethanymarie80 Жыл бұрын
Thank you so much!!
@joseantoniogarcia3480
@joseantoniogarcia3480 Жыл бұрын
Bendiciones para ti 🙏🙏😹🙏 cuídate mucho
@bethanymarie80
@bethanymarie80 Жыл бұрын
Thank you so much.