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« on: November 24, 2013, 05:56PM » |
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Totally random, but has anyone on here ever suffered from Bells Palsy? I know it comes on suddenly, but for the last few days I've had a pain behind my ear, and my tongue has felt numb  then today my face felt funny when I was laughing - I smiled in a mirror, and noticed that my jaw was lopsided. I (being clever) googled the 'symptoms' and the first few hits were all Balls Palsy. I can't be sure that is what's going on with my face but wanted to see if anyone else has had it, or knows about it? Before I go rushing off to the doctors haha! Any help would be great  |
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« Reply #1 on: November 24, 2013, 06:01PM » |
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That's what it sounds like. I'd go to the doctor as soon as possible to find out one way or the other. Happened to my old boss once; most cases there is no known cause.
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« Reply #2 on: November 24, 2013, 06:09PM » |
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I'm trying to keep myself calm. It was the first thing came to mind, because I remembered my friend told me about her little sister having it! Thanks Eric, think I'll ring tomorrow & see if I can get an appointment Thought I'd ask on here, because you guys are all pretty clever! |
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« Reply #3 on: November 24, 2013, 06:12PM » |
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DON'T WAIT FOR AN APPOINTMENT -- IT COULD BE A STROKE!
Whatever it is, it is not good. I would get to a doctor or hospital AS SOON AS POSSIBLE!
LIKE NOW!!
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« Reply #4 on: November 24, 2013, 06:16PM » |
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It's 12:15 am here, and our A&E is hopeless, so wouldn't be seen. I am going to ring to see the doctor in the morning.
i don't think it's a stroke, as it's only left side of my face affected, & I think strokes are really rare at 22 (probably wrong) but thank you for the concern
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« Reply #5 on: November 24, 2013, 06:16PM » |
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DON'T WAIT FOR AN APPOINTMENT -- IT COULD BE A STROKE!
Whatever it is, it is not good. I would get to a doctor or hospital AS SOON AS POSSIBLE!
LIKE NOW!! Given Kirstie's age and the fact that the symptoms appeared slowly and progressively got worse, a stroke seems highly unlikely. Those hit hard and fast. Edit: A stroke would also cause paralysis on one entire side of the body and likely severe pain. If the problem is only with one side of the face, then the odds are 99.9% is that it's Bells Palsy. Basically a major nerve in the head is inflamed which is for all practical purposes, causing a severely pinched nerve. |
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« Last Edit: November 24, 2013, 06:25PM by AggieGuy »
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« Reply #6 on: November 24, 2013, 10:26PM » |
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DON'T WAIT FOR AN APPOINTMENT -- IT COULD BE A STROKE!
Whatever it is, it is not good. I would get to a doctor or hospital AS SOON AS POSSIBLE!
LIKE NOW!! Given Kirstie's age and the fact that the symptoms appeared slowly and progressively got worse, a stroke seems highly unlikely. Those hit hard and fast. Edit: A stroke would also cause paralysis on one entire side of the body and likely severe pain. If the problem is only with one side of the face, then the odds are 99.9% is that it's Bells Palsy. Basically a major nerve in the head is inflamed which is for all practical purposes, causing a severely pinched nerve. I concur with Eric's assessment. Let us know how all turns out. Love you. <3 |
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« Reply #7 on: November 24, 2013, 10:31PM » |
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Thinking of you and praying for you, kirstie. Keep us posted on how you are doing. *Hugs*
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« Reply #8 on: November 24, 2013, 10:43PM » |
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Thinking of you and praying for you, kirstie. Keep us posted on how you are doing. *Hugs*
Ditto on that ...... |
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« Reply #9 on: November 24, 2013, 11:01PM » |
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Thinking of you and praying for you, kirstie. Keep us posted on how you are doing. *Hugs*
Ditto on that ...... I'll third that.... |
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« Reply #10 on: November 25, 2013, 03:56AM » |
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Thanks guys big hugs to you all  love you all <3 I've woke up and it's still the same as it was, so I've rang the doctors. Appointment is for Wednesday Could turn out to be nothing, but better safe than sorry |
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« Reply #11 on: November 25, 2013, 07:12AM » |
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I`ve known a couple of people that had it in the past.....it seemed to go away in 2-4 weeks....but have the DR. check it out to be sure.
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« Reply #12 on: November 25, 2013, 03:47PM » |
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Going on Wednesday before work, everyone thinks it's happened from the dentist because I got a tooth out but I dunno. We'll see what the doctor says |
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« Reply #13 on: November 25, 2013, 04:34PM » |
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could be what you think it is but let`s let a DR . give his analysis... no matter what...we LOVE our Kirstie! |
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« Reply #14 on: November 25, 2013, 04:37PM » |
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no matter what...we LOVE our Kirstie! We certainly do! |
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