Bell's palsy: One Loyola patient's story

Audrey Rex talks about how she noticed the onset of Bell's palsy.. At first she was having trouble pronouncing 'b' and 'p,' and soon lost her ability to smile. After six months she had no movement on one side of her face. She met with Dr. John Leonetti, director of Cranial Base Surgery at Loyola and a well-renowned Bell's palsy specialist. Dr. Leonetti explains how Bell's palsy, or idiopathic facial paralysis, causes acute facial paralysis on one side of the face. It is thought to be caused by a virus. The nerve swells within its bony sleeve and paralyzes itself. Audrey had the surgery to remove the bony sleeve, which relieved pressure on the nerve. She soon started to recover movement in her face. She met with a therapist to improve her muscle function. Her motivation has paid off. Audrey has recovered beautifully. For more information or to make an appointment, please visit www.loyolamedicine.org/find-a... or call 888-584-7888.

[@abidahassan3674]

To everyone who lost their beautiful smile, may you recover someday! Always remember to smile from your heart, you're not alone ❤

[@tannirangkham7]

I was diagnosed with bell's palsy in 2019. I made full recovery in just 2 months. No doubt It was one of the most horrible experience of my life.. I was alone..far away from home when it happened...The first symptom I had was that I couldn't move my lips.. then I felt terrible pain on the right side of my face..☹️ I thot i was having stroke and I was going to die in a minute ☹️ I still remember that time I kept saying psalm 23:4 & 2 timothy 1:7 in my heart and that comforted me alot...👏 I was prescribed corticosteroids and some painkillers and did facial therapy for two months. I am perfectly fine now 🙏🏽

[@earlydawn9093]

i was diagnosed with bell's palsy today.. hoping for a speed recovery.

[@lydiathepugnerd6438]

I was diagnosed with bells pausy when I was 5 I was SO exited for kindergarten I'm 12 now I can't remember my smile... I can't chew with my mouth shut I'm still made fun of... so remember your not alone you are loved and I will live with this disease forever... I'm trying solo to get rid of it YOUR NOT ALONE you are loved and don't let people effect you 💖💖💖

[@YuserAlhaj]

Happy that she is recovered, I can imagine how much frustration and depression this situation would bring to someone's life

[@katyann4198]

My son (12) was just diagnosed today. He won't stop crying because he keeps saying he lost his smile. I feel so bad for my baby, he never gets a break. Every year my boy seems to have a new illness or problem. I hope he makes a full recovery.

[@abidahassan3674]

I was also diagnosed with bell's pulsy last week. Luckily, I went to the doctor and they gave me medicine and told me to visit a therapist who will massage my face. My therapist taught be some facial exercises which I need to do every 2 hours and I'm kind of recovering. Some people sadly don't have money for visiting doctor/therapist.. i want to help people like that with what I know. Your condition might be more severe than me or a better but I'll tell you what exercises I do in my face. Hope it helps it, you can try whatever i suggest but it's always better to visit an actual doctor if you can! 😇

[@WrathfulTyriel]

I was just diagnosed with Bells Palsy today. I am glad I found this video...I hope everyone that's been diagnosed with this makes a full recovery. Stay strong it's not the end of the world.

[@volitiveclover]

Blessings to all of you going thru this! I dont have this particular problem but i humble myself knowing people go thru this makes me appreciate my health more. Although im only 22

[@DaManAbove]

Joel Embiid having a mild case of this is what made me want to learn more about it....never heard of this before today. Praying everyone inflicted by this has a swift recovery. God Bless You

[@brianf.9117]

The Lil doc, is a great doctor. Known him my whole life, great man.

[@yourparents]

You are giving me hope!

[@ilikepizza2020]

I had Bell’s palsy when I was 10. I was sick and got it shortly after. I’m grateful that it went away on its own.

[@tannaguess8777]

Hoping for the best for your future ❤️ I myself found out today I have it ! I was lost and didn’t have a clue of this or never New anything about!! Thanks for uploading this video for putting out more information out for people like me who didn’t even have a clue it existed !

[@neosoul7422]

I used to have a beautiful smile. Now it hurts to smile 🤧

[@GiDD504]

She’s beautiful! I’m happy for her

[@brownskin1267]

I was just diagnosed with this I’ve been so depressed and sad and in pain thank you for this video I pray that mine doesn’t last long I’m so aggravated and feel so helpless .

[@chellym8]

Was just diagnosed today, thanks so much for your courage in putting this video out there, I hope you recovered 💘

[@joshuajames5298]

Had this happen hunni and still trying get there God bless you to xxx

[@jessicaweyman8641]

Thank you for your video! I was diagnosed today. I am going to see a nuerologist tomorrow!