I scared that I have Bell's Palsy?

[Anonymous]

One side of my fave is slightly drooping, and my smile is very lopsided. It's also slightly harder for one eye to close. I notice my face looks like it's drooping on one side in photos. I'm so scared and I don't know what to do. Please help! I'm really scared...

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I also have a sharp pain in my ear and other symptoms

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I went to the doctor I'm fine I was being paranoid

[Anonymous]

Send a pic with an open mouthed smile. Its hard to tell in this pic if you do indeed have it.
I had Bells Palsy a few years ago. I know its scary but its not that bad. you'll go to the docs theyll do some test to check facial muscle responses. you'll be prescribed some steroids and in a few week itll all be over. I have very slight paralysis still but its different for everyone.

[LaVilaine]

I'm sorry, but I don't see it. Stop reading WebMD. They make you go crazy and worry over nothing. If you are very concerned, you should go to see a doctor.

I could be wrong, but I don't think that Bell's Pals is fatal, and most people recover almost fully. But still. Doctor.

[Waffles731]

"Stop reading WebMD. They make you go crazy and worry over nothing. If you are very concerned, you should go to see a doctor. "
To further your point, For shits and giggles one time I put in the symptoms that you would get if you have to poop,
It said I have cancer

[LaVilaine]

@Waffles731 see, asker? Don't do it!

[Waffles731]

I don't see it. if you are really worried see a doctor and if so, try to remember its not a world ending diagnosis
According to the DVD release of Angel's Season Five, three weeks before the filming of the season premiere Denisof was stricken with Bell's palsy, from which he later recovered.
One of the lead actors on a show i really like had it and he is okay.

[FakeName123]

"its not a world ending diagnosis"

Don't talk stuff that you have no clue about it. My mother had it two years ago and it's pretty much a pre-stage stroke and can turn into a full one if not treated properly and within reasonable time. Additionally it can and likely will cause permanent damage.

So don't give advice about stuff that is potentially life-endangering.

[LaVilaine]

@FakeName123 it can be, but many cases are not life-threatening. Given her age, it's unlikely that she's having mini-strokes.

[FakeName123]

Go to the fucking hospital if you fear you have the Bells Palsy or else it is possible for you to get irreversable damage. Like why the fuck would you post this shit here instead of being on the way into the hospital right now?

[GingerGuy]

You look fine to me but see a doctor if you're concerned. Especially about the sharp pain and whatever other symptoms.

[Intraluminal]

It does sound like Bells palsy although you need to see a healthcare provider for a real diagnosis. It's treatable.

[Anonymous]

The photo isn't really showing it but go see your doctor either way.