Has any one had Bell's Palsy during Pregnancy???

Question

Im scared half of my face is paralized i look horrible. My dr did give me medicine but i hate taking medicine during pregnancy. Any advice???

Answer

Bells palsy is caused by damage to facial nerve not trigeminal. Trigeminal nerve will decrease sensation in the affected facial area but not affect muscles.

Answer

There are some physical therapy exercises u could do to stimulate ur facial muscles and encourage function. I would suggest doing that and also take good care of ur affected eye since the eyes usually don't close entirely due to weakness and can have increased risk of dryness, irritation or infection

Answer

Bell's Palsy is usually caused by a virus that affects the Trigeminal nerve, the nerve responsible for movement and sensation in you face. It effectively paralyzes it but for the most part that's temporary. Unfortunately there really isn't anything you can do about it. You just have to wait it out.

Has any one had Bell's Palsy during Pregnancy???

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