Angelina Jolie opens up about struggles with Bell's palsy

[@markwall4532]

I had bells palsy at work, I thought I was having a stroke. I couldn't move the right side of my face for 2 months. Thankfully I made a full recovery

[@Momojojo1885]

That's good to hear... your testimony give me hope..because I'm in week 2 of it, and I can see improvement🙌

[@markwall4532]

Momo Jojo hope all goes well for you good luck with it

[@stochasticdifferentialeq.1393]

Same here man, I had it too and thought I had a stroke.

[@markwall4532]

Random Iranian Guy how r you getting on with it? Have you made a full recovery

[@Overskilled1]

Was there ANYTHING that you can think of that you did that Helped relieve you of this? I'm in need of ANYTHING the can help. Today is day 3 for me after waking up like this & in having a very difficult time 😢

[@mrsrestelrestelzone4725]

Please be aware that Bell's Palsy is NOT temporary for everyone. Everyone's journey is different as well. Some people have a lot of pain, some do not. It is not simply caused by stress either. I was 3 when I was diagnosed, and I've had it pretty much my entire life.

[@CountYourAssets]

MrsRestel RestelZone you are the first person on here that I've met that seems to have had it as long as me. I was diagnosed with it at age of 10. I am now 35.... I didn't fully recover, only about 85% of my facial muscles recovered.

[@mrsrestelrestelzone4725]

If you are on Facebook, there is a really great group Bell's Palsy & Facial Paralysis Support. Everyone is really great, and you will meet a lot of amazing people in various parts of their journeys. I learned some things that I never knew.

[@poppyshoessp]

MrsRestel RestelZone it most certainly is not. I've had it now for 3 years. It happened during emergency c- section, from severe pre-eclampsia.

[@dumpdave]

MrsRestel RestelZone ohhh.. Me too I have bell's Palsy. And it's been 7 years now, still have it. 80% Recovered . Im a Member of that GROUP too 😇😊 GOD BLESS US ALL

[@reksiosabroso6167]

MrsRestel RestelZone my girlfriend has it, was diagnosed when she was 11 years old... she's had it over twenty years and recovered about 90%.

[@teresagraham6166]

My son has had Bell’s palsy since 2006, our local doctor wasn’t interested in helping said it wasn’t that serious, but my son was devastated, it completely changed his personality, and was bullied at school, he still has it today.

[@Post4JM]

So disturbed to see and hear so many people have been diagnosed with BP, especially after the Covid vaccine! I know several people got it right after the vaccine. It is so real!!! One man I know for years who’s been healthy as a horse even died shortly after the 2nd shot; another teenager lost his ability to perform sports after the jan; Gavin Newsom got the Bealls palsy too, although the fake news media is trying to cover it up 😩

[@Post4JM]

For your son who is unfortunate to get this disease, take vitamin B-12 daily and start acupuncture treatment right away! Do not waste your time! I am lucky enough to recover from my Bell’s palsy ! It is no joke at all!

[@Post4JM]

It took me about half a year to become normal.

[@jes4792]

Look for another doctor bc they will help. Physical therapy helps a lot ! N I’m currently taking vitamin B-12 everyday ! Don’t give up on your son

[@Dragonfury3000]

@@Post4JM I have it for 10 years and never tried those! Thanks

[@saragalvan3147]

I’ve had it for 12 years I got it when I was pregnant with my son it’s painful to be around others because they can’t help but notice it . I wear sun glasses to cover it but the face is the first thing people see so I don’t like to be around people because I always catch them starring it hurtful . I’ve been avoiding pictures ,videos party’s for years . Bell’s palsy is a permanent on me . I went to the doctor The consultation was $400 the doctor told me I needed surgery but it’s $40,000 cash I’m trying to save but that’s a lot of money and I have my 3 kids so I’ll put that dream aside 😔 Anyways just venting.

[@shannonwilliams9609]

S G I’ve had it 5 years. I’ve been on antidepressants because of it. I was diagnosed when I was pregnant with my daughter. It’s permanent for me as well.

[@forestalmo2417]

Sorry to hear that , that sucks big time the dry eye thing is what gets me real down . I had issues before it so I guess its maybe as not as bad for in that way

[@masud7104]

@Mack Mealer I have it for years now, the side that got infected still moves but not that much compared to the non infected side. I visited a very hot country recently ( UAE) and the side that got infected literally became like how it was when it first happened to me. Couldn't move any bit or close my eyes. Now I'm kinda confused, can I still fix this since I can move the weaker side a bit? And I wonder why did the weaker side all of a sudden became so weak when I visited the hot country?

[@klaudiaiwezulu4507]

I have had mine for 3 years now :( I believe mine is permanent too . My eye is the biggest issue for.. I refuse to take pictures and be in videos too:(

[@billycushingberry6987]

Wow....

[@majaquinn]

I’m born with Bell’s palsy and man, every now and then I think about how everyone takes being able to have a normal smile and raise both eyebrows for granted.

[@majamouse3921]

I agree.. (I'm born with it too)

[@killerbee792]

Going on 2 years and I am not recovered 😭😭 I miss my smile 😢

[@yeseniamendoza5844]

You can be born with it???

[@DIQUANAS]

Same! (Born with it)

[@Smaklaus]

We’re you born with it. Or did the 30 vaccines you get in the first day you’re born cause inflammation?

[@mymusicchoices5085]

** I truly hope someone can read this & gain hope** but you WILL BE OKAY. I remember when I first got it.. I was super down and scared. But I knew eventually it would go away. Staying positive is the first step. I first got it December 13th 2022. Now it’s Jan 5th and I’m about 90% healed. Take your medication, take your b12, run hot water on your face (every single) shower, do face exercises, massage your face & stay positive. That’s what I did. Don’t just sit around and let it run it’s course. Doing those little things HELP TREMENDOUSLY.. If you want it gone sooner than later then you have to go above & beyond. I even got acupunctures done. You’ll be okay I promise. Hopefully this helps someone 💛 you’re beautiful!

[@isabelayala6806]

Thank you 😢😢😢

[@anonomusbish5674]

Was diagnosed 2.5 hours ago , hoping for a quick recovery

[@Smorgasbord.]

Has it resolved itself?

[@anonomusbish5674]

@@Smorgasbord. it took a long white but yes , but every now and then I still suffer from the symptoms

[@Smorgasbord.]

@@anonomusbish5674 Wow. I'm glad to hear it. I'm sorry though that it's a reoccurring issue. Do you know why you developed it in the first place?

[@anonomusbish5674]

@@Smorgasbord. no I'm afraid that was never figured out , but there are many reasons it comes about

[@quham7721]

is it gone?

[@puurrrr]

*and where's the part where "angelina opens up?!*

[@nutsbutdum]

Surgery is usually not necessary in this case, so they won't need to open her up.

[@ersilylopezz1672]

I had it last year in December and I was so scared bro after I went to the hospital I took pills for it and after a week it was gone and I felt so grateful bc most of the time it doesn’t go for months

[@claudiatabares9773]

I developed Bell’s Palsy after I gave Birth to my baby, within a 2 month period I have made a very good recovery. I am probably 90% better. I would love to make a video about it so that people who currently have it can be more hopeful that BP can be a temporary condition.

[@eeriyeol693]

Please

[@jennyq4979]

My dad had Bell's Palsy and it isn't painful, just weird to not be able to move one side of your face very much. He just woke up with it one day and then almost 6 months to the day, he woke up and it was gone. His face was completely back to normal and it never happened again.

[@ebayerr]

Jenny Q : About 20 years ago I was at a restaurant eating when the onset of Bells Palsey hit me. The next day I woke up and had trouble speaking and drinking my morning coffee,so I called my ex,who was an RN,and she happened to be 60 miles away visiting her parents. She heard my slurred speech and my other symptoms and thought I had a stroke. She left her parents house right then,came and got me and brought me to the emergency room,where they diagnosed me with BP. They prescribed the steroids and I tried taking them but they made me feel like crap,so I stopped after a few days. My BP lasted two weeks and then one day I actually felt my face returning to normal like when your arm or lag falls "asleep" and then you feel the blood returning to it or like when a novocaine dental shot wears off and you feel the sensation returning to your mouth. Well,this Saturday morning,11Nov2017,I woke up with BP again,not quite as severe,but none the less with the facial paralysis and not being able to shut my left eye completely.

[@dobermanriripootabc1191]

Jenny Q my bells palsy was very painful ! I still have it 8 months later and my facial muscles get very sore. At the beginning I had excruciating pain.

[@ashleyhutcherson6394]

mine were 6 months each

[@ebayerr]

Ashley Hutcherson : Wow One month in and I'm almost normal. The left eye doesn't blink with the right eye and one side of my mouth doesn't move when I smile or laugh. But if I keep my mouth closed or speak slowly,it looks "normal"

[@poppyshoessp]

Jenny Q Everyone is different. I've had it for 2.5 years now, and it indeed is VERY painful at times. I've been given toridol injections because of the pain. Vertigo is also a problem with it, in my case. And it hit me during emergency c- section from severe pre-eclampsia.

[@yazleikslife9899]

I’ve had Bell’s Palsy twice now. I had it when i was 14 & I had it again when i was 18. The first time it wasn’t painful at all but the second time around my facial muscles on the effected side were so painful. Both times I fully healed in about 2-3 weeks.

[@evrolljadebibat7710]

How?

[@ashleejohnson4945]

This is great to know.i have a slight bells palsy.but it's enough to cause my eye to stop blinking. It's really frustrating. Mine happened after a dentist appointment. I'm hopeful I will recovery super soon. I never lost total movement.

[@chinoseoul6185]

I was diagnosed with bells palsy like 6 years ago. I still have muscle tightness on one side of my face but people don't really notice until I point it out. You never really get 100% control of the affected side.

[@chinoseoul6185]

@@sakeenael8578 Don't be. How long ago were you diagnosed?

[@chinoseoul6185]

@@sakeenael8578 I'm sorry to hear that. I don't have whatapp. I don't even know what it is. Have you done treatment? What percentage do u consider yourself self being in recovery? It can be a long process. You have to practice using those muscles again and research the different treatment options. Steroids can reduce the swelling and help.

[@chinoseoul6185]

@@sakeenael8578 Don't loose faith. You need to keep fighting for recovery. What did your Dr say?

[@chinoseoul6185]

@@sakeenael8578 Ok so for the most part you have made a good recovery. That's what I have noticed with myself as well. When I smile for pictures I can tell that one eye opens more than the other and when I raise my eyebrows I still feel tightness in my cheek. No one really notices unless I point it out tho. Dont be discouraged. Keep your faith that you will recover. 90% is a very long way and its still a blessing! Have you tried acupuncture? I also make the faces that cause tightness and massage the tight muscles. Usually you can follow that muscle to other areas of your head. Mine starts at my cheek and goes back over my ear.

[@chinoseoul6185]

@@sakeenael8578 You are your own worst critic. Don't let the disease take your confidence away.

[@IslandGirlTerra]

I got bells palsy 5 years ago I'm still struggling with it soo..

[@misspink8877]

Same! I got it in 2016 and developed synkinesis ! Still struggling to smile properly.

[@ceciliayllescas1892]

I too got in in Aug 2016, still can’t smile but I can close my left eye now..so I guess that’s better than nothing

[@iGimmie]

I'm with you, and my physician sounded a lot more pessimistic than this doctor. He told me at best id be at 95% of my normal facial function and not to expect full functionality.

[@tiidbak7260]

I have bell palsy when I was 1 year old and now I'm 30 years....I can't smile or laugh feel shy 😔😔😔😔

[@rinaparker5784]

I also still struggle with my bells palsey too i havent had it as long you tho I been going on 4 years now with mine.

[@tiphannipollard415]

I had a really bad upper respiratory infection and extreme amount of stress on me when I developed it!

[@annegi1159]

Hi! May I ask the upper respiratory infection you've had and have you fully recovered since?

[@fatoumatab5490]

And me a huge amount of stress only !

[@kellychiou]

Correction: Sometimes it could take up to years.

[@beepbeepboopbap]

sometimes it never heals and it can turn into synkinesis and hemifacial spasms.

[@Angel-pn2ck]

I have Bell’s palsy AGAIN. I had it at 14, recovered in about 3 months, I would say I was like 95% recovered, there was times when my face would twitch and feel numb, and then time when I would make a certain facial expression and my eye wouldn’t open all the way. Now I’m 23 and have been having it for 1 month and 2 weeks. It really sucks. 100% would say it is stress related for me. First time it happened my grandma died and I didn’t want to show anyone how sad and hurt I felt, so I feel like me holding in my emotions is what caused it. And this time around I had a panic attack after holding in my emotions again, and the entire night my neck was hurting and I woke up with a numb feeling in my tongue and slowly throughout the day my face was becoming paralyzed

[@Nowhereoh]

Check out 18 breathing & movement on the TCM Healing Center. Also Dr. Lindsey Berkson interviews of Dr. David Brownstein & Dr. Leo Galland. Del Bigtree ep. 230 on the Highwire. Go from where you are.

[@yusrahskr1736]

Omg same reason it happened because of my grandma died 😔😔

[@kellio8087]

I got Bell's Palsy after chronic stress from a prior job. I believe it's inflammation from the stress. I read an article about Angelina's Bell's Palsey, and it said she had hypertension as well. I, too, had hypertension before getting Bell's Palsey.

[@fatoumatab5490]

Me too caused of stress and without hypertension

[@Post4JM]

I’m shocked he never even mentioned about vitamin B 12, Which helped me tremendously with my recovering from BP. Btw, acupuncture also helped me to recover.

[@pumpkin_it_slawson3588]

How many mg of b12 did you take? I've never taken it before and I take high blood pressure meds so wondering if it will interfere with those meds...thank u

[@nuclearcatbaby1131]

@@pumpkin_it_slawson3588 Try methylcobalamin

[@nathalyc3557]

i had it when i was like 11 i think a very long time ago & thank god i recovered completely after like a month or so

[@asmaasma-kd1si]

Can I talk with you I want to know your journey of recovery because I have it now

[@IDidntAskU]

I caught BP while I was 2 weeks shy of giving birth. I was very Concerned about my smile. I did not want my baby to think I was displeased. However, after I took my meds I was back just in time to give birth and show my baby just how happy mommy is. 10 years later today, I feel like my hearing suffered, my face/ear still hurt from time to time. I often give myself facial messages to help. Also feels like anxiety brings the discomfort.

[@ferialgheddab7083]

Hello .. i am living the same.. my due date is 29 august and it came 14 august so just 15 days before the day .. i m hoping my face will be back for the day of labour.. can you explain to me how did you do ? 😢

[@IDidntAskU]

@@ferialgheddab7083 I took my medicine, and gave myself face massages as well. I did the smile exercise too.... Good luck!

[@Hannah-tz7gf]

​@@ferialgheddab7083How are you doing today? I'm 32 weeks pregnant and was just diagnosed with BP 4 days ago. 😢 I'm taking 60mg of prednisone a day for 7 days and Valtrex. What has recovery been like for you? ❤

[@miamay7688]

That doctor is super specific and clear! Cool!

[@El_ReyJ]

I was diagnosed with Bell’s palsy about 4 years ago when I was 23 it took me about a month to recover from the side of my face being paralyzed, but I still struggle til this day. My face has never been the same since then. I wish my face would fully go back to normal but I don’t think that will ever happen.

[@BioTheHuman]

Have you succeeded to accept it? 😬

[@HeatherVasmr]

I woke up with this last week. It’s gradually getting better with all the meds that I’ve been given at the er and massaging the side of my face that’s been affected. It’s really scary to experience.

[@jess2u2282]

What meds are you taking

[@HeatherVasmr]

@@jess2u2282 prednisone antibiotics and antiviral meds.

[@HeatherVasmr]

@@jess2u2282 I have full function back!

[@TheAmanov]

how long did it take full function back???@@HeatherVasmr

[@Hannah-tz7gf]

​@@HeatherVasmrThat's awesome, I'm so happy you have recovered. I'm 32 weeks pregnant and was just diagnosed 4 days ago. I was prescribed 60mg of prednisone a day and Valtrex. How long before you gained movement back like smiling? ❤

[@forestalmo2417]

Its from shingles , my right eye still causes me heaps of pain and its been over a year now . Shingles never goes away either . It lyes dormant

[@katashmwi]

Had bells palsy back in 2021 aroind May due to stress , had it again two weeks ago April 2023. Healed within a space of 2 to 3 weeks. Prayers for anyone whos currently going throught it🙏🙏🙏. For the most part i used a hot water bottle to heat the affected area then massage with sea salt mixed with vaseline. Other days i would massage with coconut oil. Works everytime.

[@theorangespot8531]

Man... looking at all the comments about people who been having it for years makes me feel scared and hopeless as I’ve been having it for about 2 months now and I’ve yet to see a change. 😔

[@Hannah-tz7gf]

How are you doing now?

[@TheLastLineLive]

I just got diagnosed with it a week ago, the biggest problems I have noticed is properly closing/blinking the eye on my left side of the face so I've been having to do regular eye drops and wear a patch sometimes. But eating is just terrible with it, it is very hard to eat anything that requires a lot of mouth movement. Which especially sucks since I was prescribed steroids and anti viral medication which is making me hungry. 😕

[@maye6200]

I got Bell’s palsy 2 weeks ago. I hope it recovers fully!

[@maye6200]

I’m happy to report that I recovered in about 4 1/2 weeks. I went to a physical therapist and did all the exercises she gave me every day. Only, now I am always thinking that it might happen again. I hope I get rid of the fear soon.

[@regrets_3445]

@@maye6200 Glad for you

[@mana8808]

@@maye6200 hi did you take steroids?

[@bobbymac864923]

Me too, I'm at 3 weeks. Palsy stinks for sure.

[@yusrahskr1736]

@@maye6200 hi can you tell me what excersice to do

[@rebelliarosetm2008]

I was misdiagnosed with an ear infection and have suffered for 12 years. I didn’t leave my house for 3 months when it first happened. And Angelina Jolie had an opportunity to advocate for people like me, and squandered it by saying it didn’t affect her. That’s BS! She makes a living on her looks and you can’t tell me that waking up to half of your face being paralyzed “didn’t affect her”. I read her Vanity Fair story for that reason and I cried afterwards. She’s always been an icon, but she was such a disappointment for so many who suffer from this issue. Doctors know so little about this, and she could have used her celebrity to make a difference.

[@Samuraith2077]

I've had it for over a decade it never fully healed. Even after the doctor I seen told me it would. Went and saw further help, and it just never went away. I've been told I'll have it all my life.

[@ElisaSv]

Did you try acupuncture?....... I have it right now , it’s been 3 months, my right eye won’t closed, I’m trying acupuncture for the 3 rd time .

[@hellomyself2331]

Same :/

[@angelarussell5785]

Yes l have had it for nine years never fully recovered

[@waggingtailluna]

3 months ago i was tested positive for Covid-19 and today diagnosed with this Bell's Palsy, can't move my right side. 😭

[@storiesinhistory9913]

my hopes and prayers are with you. you are stronger than you think. you will make it

[@calikush0303]

My brother was diagnosed today & we had mild covid in June. Scary how this virus effects people. Hope you get better soon 🙏🏽

[@ninabdj6832]

me too 😢😢😢😢😢😢

[@waggingtailluna]

@@storiesinhistory9913 Now after 38days, 80% recovered. Thank you for your prayers.🙏

[@waggingtailluna]

@@calikush0303 🙏

[@tanjatajchi2193]

I'm born with Bell's palsy. And I still have it.

[@majamouse3921]

Same here..

[@WardanWaqarKayani-dk1jq]

Same here to I am 15 year old I have it from birth

[@Tmpabound]

Still recovering after 6 months. So glad it didn't last even longer. B-12 and therapy plus exercises helped me

[@aos14]

What therapy did you do? :) I'm on my 3rd month, going 4 in 2 weeks.

[@Tmpabound]

Arjel Simyunn I went to physical therapist and they did facial massage and some electrodes on the face. Plus B-12 I think that’s what helped

[@aos14]

@@Tmpabound Good for you. Are you 100% now? Thank you for replying btw. :)

[@Tmpabound]

Arjel Simyunn thank you and no problem. Do you have it? Or know someone who does?

[@aos14]

@@Tmpabound I currently have it. 3 months already. Going 4 in 2 weeks time. I'd say I'm about 70-80%. Praying for 100% recovery. :)

[@perfect4thelord903]

My cousin has had hers since 2010 here it is 2024 and still the same

[@denisehall4818]

Bell's palsey is not a good thing for an actress to have!

[@boyetaquino]

or to anyone

[@codec6979]

Agreed on both, but yeah, it's actually worse for actors and anyone else who needs to...well, express with their face for a living.

[@majamouse3921]

I'm born with it. It's not a fun thing..

[@Oscar-nn9tx]

I've had bells palsy twice in my life hopefully I don't get it again I've recovered I'm not 100 per cent. Just slightly right side of my face dosent feel right but I'm ok with it.

[@K917L]

The information presented is accurate; just more information needs to be added. It manifest differently in different people. For example, with me, it's affected my equalibrium to the point I can't walk a straight line. I'm glad this will help people who have never experienced this to familiarize themselves with the topic.

[@ninabdj6832]

I also suffered from loss of balance for weeks. I also felt that my head was very heavy, and now I am afraid to suffer from it again.

[@lovelytanya988]

I’m 15 and recently got diagnosed. Hopefully the meds they give me will help.

[@farahbengio958]

what meds did u get?

[@summagibson1016]

Hey did you fully recovery

[@lovelytanya988]

Summa Gibson Yes, I fully recovered.

[@cocoacherrelle87]

What medicine they gave you

[@kourtneym.8036]

Cocoa Cherrelle I’m 16 and they gave me steroids so I’m assuming that’s what was given

[@ElleDubsDubs]

I am recovering from Bell's Palsy (end of week 2) and I started having acupuncture. There is no way to know if the acupuncture is making the difference or if I'm recovering on my own. However, I feel that I experienced a huge improvement directly after the acupuncture sessions, so I would encourage others to try it. I was a skeptic, but I feel so strongly that it helped that I'm commenting so that other people can consider it as an option. This has been upsetting and scary. If you have Bell's, stay positive, rest a lot, listen to your doctor, and consider acupuncture.

[@ElleDubsDubs]

@@Tania-rg7jp Yeah, that's pretty much what I said if you read my entire comment that I wrote two years ago when I was still in my second week of BP. I agree.

[@pxndxchik14]

Does anyone else have trouble saying Bell’s palsy while having Bell’s palsy? I can’t seem to be able to pronounce those words well since half my face is frozen. Lol the irony

[@leanncaraway2689]

Totally me today at the hospital 😅

[@aidanshades4665]

I had Bell’s palsy 10 years ago! The use of my muscles came back but my cheek is still swollen. You can kind of see it in my videos - it still gets me down every day

[@shaquandriaholloway694]

Did they give you anti viral medicine ?

[@aidanshades4665]

@@shaquandriaholloway694 No :/ they said if I had come in to the hospital within 3 hours of the attack i could have had steroid injections which are supposed to help at the time

[@jademitchell9956]

I was just diagnosed and am super depressed about this i feel so ugly =( I have a moderately severe case and am really worried about permanent damage

[@MaryM-pi8ul]

Hi Jade! Did you recover?

[@tanyac6954]

Same here, I had it for 5 days, no improvements so far. I’m really scared. Can I get an update on your case please?

[@elendilnz]

I got in 2.1/2 weeks ago. My face is virtually back to normal and my eye is a day or so behind. I had prednisone 60 mg for 5 days at the beginning.

[@threepeasoup8733]

I got this when I was 15 years old after traveling outside of the US. The doctor prescribed Valtrex and steroids on the same day I woke up with paralysis. I was able to make a full recovery, but it took several weeks.

[@CHEF_CAMARON]

Covid virus gave me bells palsy. And I'm in my second week. Imma tell you it's no fun. But I'm fully confident I'll make a full recovery. Mine isn't as bad as most cases. My sag of the face isn't too severe. I'm finally getting my taste back and just enjoyed my favorite Chinese restaurant today because of it. Hopefully it won't be too long from now. I pray for everyone who's suffering from this condition. Stay strong. You're still beautiful.

[@oanasandu5828]

Hello! How are you now, did you revovered?

[@lemonlimelukey]

No, the vaxxine did.

[@reejay2098]

@@lemonlimelukey nah I didn't get the Vax had covid twice already and my husband got it again.. I didn't get any symptoms except this.

[@Hannah-tz7gf]

How are you doing now?

[@chandlerredhead27]

There's a lot of misinformation in this video ugh. As someone with Bell's Palsy who has taken part in many medical studies related to it, I'm annoyed.

[@LG-nh4bs]

It's because there is no evidence of a true cure. It truly depend on the individuals. Some recovers faster than the others. Some just dont recover. Patients that were treated witht he same meds n therapy recovered in different time. So again, there r no clear signs as to what meds or process work.

[@K917L]

The information is accurate; just more can be added.

[@exwhyz9403]

I have Bells Palsy I am currently on day 22, I started my first movement on the paralyzed side today!!

[@sandydemian3029]

How are you recovering

[@exwhyz9403]

@@sandydemian3029 hello I have been taking vitamin b12, and also been doing massages on the face that really helps!! I also did acupuncture a couple times which also helped a lot

[@sandydemian3029]

@@exwhyz9403 praying we and others recover soon

[@sandydemian3029]

How are you doing now?

[@exwhyz9403]

@@sandydemian3029 yes i pray everyone going through any condition to heal to full recovery, thank you for asking. At this point i feel iam 90-95% recovered i got most of all the movement back just little things here and there that i notice but otherwise i am making alot of progress.

[@hopsterlynongkhlaw8521]

I got Bell's palsy and it's been two years now. I hope I will recover soon

[@frankrifa3010]

I have bell palsy for 20 years now sucks but oh well i got use to it

[@BioTheHuman]

That's the spirit 😬

[@alyssamadeleine8523]

I have this right now, and boy it’s annoying. I’m very lucky that my case isn’t severe!

[@brenaafaceebrenaafacee6492]

Alyssa Madeleine have you recovered? I was diagnosed yesterday and mine isn’t severe either but very annoying

[@xxhollowsnakexx2560]

I've searched this up because I have it right now 😭

[@hellomyself2331]

Same but I’ve had it for like 2 years now and it ain’t recovered

[@xxhollowsnakexx2560]

@@hellomyself2331 I've just recovered now I hope you get well soon

[@yusrahskr1736]

@@xxhollowsnakexx2560 same 😔 Please tell me how many days it took you to fully recover

[@VM-qw4mq]

I have Bell’s palsy for 2 years 90/100 recovery but my eye is still really small, still pain, :(

[@CaliLakers1]

Ppl I had it a few years ago my solution thank god was me reaching over my hot boiling water steam while trying to reach over and flip over a quesadilla lol best feeling ever was that instant feeling of my face I swear one of the happiest days of my life!! Hope I can help some one out there with my experience

[@Peter-V_00]

40 thousand out of 330m is not "common", as a Bell's Palsy victim myself I recommend getting methylprednisolone as soon as possible, in my case I was prescribed methylprednisolone within hours of the onset of the symptoms and fortunately was over the worst of the affliction within 5 days or so. No matter what, don't wait to get medical attention, as anyone that has had Bell's Palsy will tell you it SUCKS!

[@janado5]

Not everyone can take that medicine.

[@fil-lankan7872]

I had bells palsy for 10 years sometimes I'm OK sometimes it comes back I lost my self confidence but I'm in vlogging I just closed my eyes to continue even inside of my heart I'm so afraid if people judge me through my facial appearance like other people do

[@paulineelliott7388]

Me too

[@jeffarp7409]

I had it a few years back, the weirdest thing that I noticed was I could take a bottle of hot sauce shake some in my mouth and I could taste the heat on my right side but the left side of my tongue couldn't taste nothing. Very weird.

[@lisahall3632]

I have just been diagnosed with Bell's Palsy and I'm a little worried that it will get worse. I have a hard time eating, drinking as well as talking, noises have really intensified. Is there any support groups for this, have started facial exercises, wear darkened lenses because of the light and ear plugs for the noise.

[@BioTheHuman]

Did you recovered? 😛

[@mae88b.16]

Im on day 15, i feel 60% improvement. I felt the twitch on my lips and eyes like for 3 days (day 12-15)and after that i saw the improvement of my mouth and cheeks. Just my eyes still gets dry and blink little bit late than the other. Im so happy i thought i wouldn’t recover. And mine is just mild case. I think when u feel the twitching in ur lips and eyes be happy about it cos you are about to start to get better.

[@mae88b.16]

UpdAte: day 50 im 100 percent recovered. But i couldn’t do heavy training at the gym cos it kinda hurt my nerve. Tingling sensation. I suggest. Dont lift heavy weight .

[@Corporations8MyBaby]

Mine was tied to Chicken Pox - and it took a year... then the return to function was only a little more than half. It really, really sucks to not be able to smile (without my hand pushing my mouth) anymore. I have to do a whole new set of facial expressions to communicate effectively. Steroids might have helped within the first 48 hours but there was pain with mine and you can't take NSAIDS if you do the steroids... tough choice. The problem is inflammation. Our diets and our environment is causing a near epidemic of inflammatory pain and maladies around the modern world. We need cleaner air, food, water and less stressful lives. Bells Palsy for 40 thousand a year is one warning sign. The other is all the joint pain that 40 year olds are suffering from.

[@Nowhereoh]

Check out Dr. Lindsey Berkson interviews of Dr. David Brownstein & Dr. Leo Galland for general med. info.

[@farhananiaz1065]

Is this old guy the new Angelina Jolie????? Really ppl!!!!!

[@StephanieLeva]

Sorry but I had this since a bad car accident in my early 20's. I am 40. Still have it and I tried everything

[@austinlopezlabrada]

You don’t look like you have it

[@monitag1878]

I was born with facial paralysis and now im almost 27 yo...u can imagine my struggle Angelina I cant even smile without being criticised...I cant close my eye when some fly is heading inside my eye or if its stormy it gets worse.... when I was young doctors told me I will recover when im older now that im old they r telling me u r too old to have a surgery or anything.......it depressing

[@paulineelliott7388]

Don't get too depressed dear it may cause more problems

[@emmanueljamies9967]

What's the specific treatment method to cure it

[@aguiegutierrez2362]

I've had it and acupuncture does work.

[@paulineelliott7388]

I had it 3 times, last time about 17 years ago. Mine is stress related I think. My paralysis is permanent

[@berlinupnorth982]

My Godmother/cousin has had Bell's Palsy the whole right side of her face for 45 years.

[@dinahcolegado2142]

i healed my Bell's palcy in just 1 week..

[@najik2153]

How?

[@najik2153]

Would you pls tell me

[@dinahcolegado2142]

i went to a doctor neurologist..and taught me some face and mouth exercises..and i took medicine too for 2 weeks it was a steroid.

[@najik2153]

@@dinahcolegado2142 ok. Thank you.

[@belenflores4562]

Mine took like 3 months

[@YaYaPaBla]

Just got diagnosed with Bells Palsy…I notice flashing light in my vision, swollen glands in the right side of my neck.

[@MissBevsta]

OMG this has freaked me out, had bells for five weeks ( I 100% blame stress) but the steroids I had to take to cure me f**ked me big time, long time.

[@ninabdj6832]

You are right finally I found someone who had suffered from steroids

[@jeremyfielding2333]

@@ninabdj6832 They do make one feel strange, best to finish the course though.

[@berlinupnorth982]

Why is it always stated that Bell's palsy is a temporary thing ? My cousin has had it since 1979.

[@aimiecoltelli3401]

For some people it is. I had an ear infection in April 2020 and I suffered from bells palsy because of it. It was very bad. My eyesight in my right eye became weaker and I wasn't able to smile or do anything with the right side of my face. I was on antibiotics and steroids for 10-11 days. I've made at least 90% full recovery. You can only notice I have BP if I smile wide, showing teeth. Other than that, it's pretty much not noticeable at all. Having said that, I am 23 so I probably healed a lot faster since I'm young.

[@ninabdj6832]

@@aimiecoltelli3401 Did you suffer from dizziness and vertigo too ???

[@waneyarafiq3125]

I had bells palsy when I was 12 and it started to get a lot better in the first 5 months. However its been 5 years now and I still have a lazy eye, my right nostril can't move and the right side of my mouth doesn't stretch as far as the left side does (basically I have a lopsided smile). I know it's nothing compared to a lot of people who may still have a paralysed side but I feel so self conscious smiling, laughing and eating. Does anyone know anything that I can do to help it further improve?? The doctors say that I may have to get used to it cuz sometimes they never fully recover.

[@r0llc4ll66]

The same problem happens to me, I’m 15 and I’ve been having it almost a year now, I lost motivation, so I stopped facial exercise! I’m kinda get back on track today, let’s see if it works

[@waneyarafiq3125]

@@r0llc4ll66 I've been doing facial massages and exercise for the past couple months and there's definitely an improvement! I hope the best for you!

[@clauzellblackshear2057]

I have bells palsy too I know the feeling

[@clauzellblackshear2057]

I just learned to live with it

[@bostaurus1]

"90% recover." It' less than 90%

[@caseyjonsson1755]

I had bells last year and I didn’t take steroids, took CBD religiously and vitamins and ate very clean for an entire month- most people would never know I had it other than when I’m very tired that side of my face feels weaker- but I swear that CBD cured me - CBD has been proven to help regenerate nerve damage and is also anti inflammatory

[@ibetheinfamouslouch]

What's cbd

[@Pshady]

9th days after my diagnostic, still no improvement but I have relearned how to eat and drink, and also how to look after an eye that doesn’t close. Taping my eye closed at night helps my eye feel good in the morning. It sucks. wish everyone good vibes with healing up.

[@lisarose4494]

I was just diagnosed with the yesterday

[@ReemAlrtam]

Are you recovered now?

[@Declan1205]

Today I got Bells Palsy. Never had it before. Its mild tho. Water spills out of my mouth when I swish. I can still smile and whisle a little bit. I got this "Meridian Energy Acupunture Pen" massaging my right side of my face. Will use it everyday. Hope it works....

[@mssmith8923]

This is me. I’m 16 and just woke up to it yesterday.It’s terrifying, luckily Ive been to a doctor

[@juliebrown602]

I have had bales palsy 2x , 1st time after My 1st son was born and 2x after my last son was born. It took 9 months both times and I was on prednisone the whole time. My youngest is 13 now and almost 2 years ago I was diagnosed with addisons disease (Autoimmune disorder) idk if I had it back then. I do get a droopy upper eyelid when I'm really tired .

[@lemonlimelukey]

Did u get vaccinated both times as well.

[@SoyTuPrimo361]

Yes completely heal 🙏

[@fatoumatab5490]

For me 0 viruses detected but an incredible amount of stress

[@cannibal_2185]

How can you get rid of holes in your skull if you're putting holes in your skull with acupuncture?! I've heard of fight fire with fire, but fight holes with holes? 😕

[@nightreader1264]

Did she even have this?

[@cannibal_2185]

Night Reader ya but it didn't last long at all, plus she had acupuncture which helped it completely heal a lot faster. Ironic since acupuncture makes tiny needle holes. Fight holes with holes I guess. 😐

[@arpitmalik1533]

I got recovered in 25days 100%

[@xiomanaxoxoxo3212]

It’s stress and her diet

[@MechInvent]

So when does she talk?? Fixking fake news.

[@aguiegutierrez2362]

So what your saying is nobody knows.

[@Liquica]

So where is ''Angelina Jolie opens up about struggles with Bell's palsy'' ? I don't see any Anjelina Jolie here.

[@Madpencildust22]

I got it after having strep throat. I had it for 7months. It’s mostly better but not 100 percent. I can move my mouth but I’ve noticed my left nostril is not opening all the way like the right. Also my left eye is smaller than the right(bc it won’t let me open it wider). This has ruined my life. I just want my face back. I feel so ugly now and hopeless to ever have a love life or even look at people now bc I don’t want them to laugh at me(which some have in public). Damn why couldn’t this happen when I got really old…I don’t know how else to deal with this. I did feel better knowing that even beautiful Angelina Jolie got it and how I’m not alone bc others have it and even worse. Or some are born with it. How do we get rid of it? Does it come back again if I get strep throat ? Or sick again?

[@jend7729]

I have face palsy from car accident /trauma . In the area where I got cut and stitch

[@jennylovwly2706]

B complex vitamins is the key to prevent bells palsy

[@aidenlitwinski271]

Iv never fully recovered 90% me 2 years later

[@msblessie4568]

I have bells palsy's but unlike her and regular people that had it temporary are lucky. I have it permitiley and I've had it for the past 22 year's and I'm 27 goin on 28 and still struggle with it. I have been struggling sense the fifth grade with this.

[@Ichi-9]

I got it last week, I hope it gets fixed and you don’t have to deal with it anymore too

[@nictavi1411]

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[@Maheshthakur-vh3sx]

I was diagnosed with Bell's palsy, and the doctors at Planet Ayurveda provided a holistic treatment that has helped me tremendously. My face is almost back to normal, and I feel more confident every day.

[@lucasled5049]

I am experiencing the illness as I am typing this comment. This is the second time this happens to me. Yes. Stress play a big roll when developing this illness. I hope it goes away soon.

[@BioTheHuman]

How is it going buddy? 😀

[@skinncosmetics1979]

I have this condition ringing in 1 ear and now I feel nerve sensation discomfort sometimes on face , head or back and sometimes stiffness on side heads keeps changing no pain but this daily discomfort, went to chiropractor after adjustments 1st session all went fine for 1 month now itsback again, pls advice or anyone with same problems, pls help, thanks

[@Retro_flashback72]

Mine was not temporary. Ive had bells for 15 yrs.

[@r0llc4ll66]

Do you all still do the facial exercise everyday? Im 15, and I’ve been having it almost a year, I didn’t see any progress, so I stopped doing everything about my face, I let recover itself!

[@woohunter1]

Did you recover? Hopefully you are ok now.

[@r0llc4ll66]

woohunter1 I think recover only 70%, and now it will be forever like this

[@paulineelliott7388]

I don't either

[@cool_kid103]

I think I might have this! I always thought my face was uneven but now that I look closely it’s just one side of my face isn’t moving like the other!!?!

[@ersilylopezz1672]

Go see the doctor bc it may not be that ur lip will not be able to move is different for eveyone but u may be sleeping on ur slide of the face which makes ur face uneven