I have a friend who had Bell’s Palsy about 30 years ago. I don’t know if he got treatment for it back then, but he made a complete recovery in a few months with no recurring problems.
I’m bumping my own thread because I’m feeling sorry for myself.
Today I have had Bells Palsy for 6 weeks! I have had very little improvement. I have slightly better tone in my lips and mouth, B’s and V’s are easier to say. I can do some P words but it depends on what vowels follow. I still can’t say SP words very well. For about a week now if I rub my lips/chin/ cheek I can induce a muscle spasm on the affected side that makes it appear that I’m snarling, but I cannot really control it other wise. If I try to make a very small smile I can make a very small portion of my cheek, right by my nose move but nothing else. My lip doesn’t droop down quite so much but it won’t turn up in a smile either. Worst of all I still can not blink. I keep my eye taped shut 90% of the time because it is just more comfortable that way.
I can now knit with one eye, but undoing a mistake is not a one eyed job!
I’ve been taking time off work and am extremely bored. I don’t drive unless I really need to because I un-tape my eye to drive, if I get out of the car on a windy day it’s really uncomfortable. I can’t constantly tape and un-tape my eye because it’s hard on the skin.
I’ve taken the traditionally prescribed meds. I’ve been getting acupuncture, and yesterday had my first session of cranial sacral therapy. I am taking loads of vitamins, I practice realxation techniques, I take walks. I suppose the small bits of improvement are a good sign but it is way too slow and frustrating.
The whole thing is depressing.
oh, dear one! I don’t even know what to say to you right now. 
One of my best girlfriends was diagnosed this week with Bell’s Palsey. My heart aches for her as well.
Some think it could be a virus in the nerve. We started her on the strongest all-natural anti-viral I know of (which happens to be “Wellness Formula” by Source Naturals). It seems to be helping her. Maybe you can try it too, along with your accupuncture and cranial sacral therapy.
I’m so sorry. I hope you feel better soon. It must be very hard for you to go out.
Has your doctor ran a test to determine if it could be Lyme’s Disease or not? When my nephew had it due to the Lyme’s Disease, he was on antibiotics every day for months. It takes such a heavy constant dose of antibiotics, they had to put a shint in him. I am just thinking this since it hasn’t gone away yet.
Of course, if it were Lyme’s Disease your joints would probably be achey.
Gosh, I hope it goes away soon.
My cousin just came down with it and she is already getting sensation back. She had it for about a week before she started feeling better.
That is just awful that you have had to deal with it for so long.
I do not believe I have Lyme disease. It is not common here in Oregon. I looked it up and in 2007 there were only 50 some cases in the state. I do not have any of the other symptoms of Lyme Disease.
Bells Palsy varies from person to person. For example your cousin is getting sensation back, but I never lost sensation, which is good. As near as I can tell people get better somewhere between 2 weeks and 6 months.
I really just wish I could blink my eye. All the other symptoms I can deal with.
Thanks for your thoughts.