Today was a good day, even though I felt kind of lousy most of the day - mild headache, tired, lower eyelid twitching annoyingly - but the rest of my face not moving, random throbs of pain on right side of face, neck and head. Way better than I was feeling Sunday! The verdict is still out, but I think I can now do slight pumping open movements with my eyelid that I couldn't do before! And it seems my ability to twitch the corner of my mouth is a bit stronger today! I picked up the results of the CT scan today and the report says everything is normal! Praise God! So it must have just been the virus, or not enough corticosteroids, or toxins/adjusting after my structural alignment stretches... Who knows - I just hope that pain never comes back! After some trial and error I think I've invented an excellent Bell's Palsy DIY Eye Patch! That last one I made was better than a completely opaque one, but I still couldn't see through it well. Plus, by trying to be less con...
This is a personal journal of my Bell's Palsy journey. I just needed a place where I could track my recovery, but if any of it proves to be helpful to others, I am grateful. Nothing on this site is intended to be medical advice. If you suspect you have Bell's Palsy, seek medical attention immediately. There are many other more serious causes of facial paralysis, which must be ruled out by a physician. Early treatment may lessen the severity of symptoms and aid in faster recovery.