bells palsy

[Mcaws]

hi. I know this really doesn't belong here, but I don't know where to write because I just don't know where this really fits... I also posted this in PPD, but it doesn't really fit there either...

I am less than 2 weeks post partum and having a terrible time. I contracted Bells Palsy 2 days after my daughter was born. It's not only hard, I cried and cried last night and yesterday because of it...I can't smile, drink properly, breathe in my nose right, or even blink. I have to manually close my eye, sometimes tape it shut, can't blow my nose cause air comes out my open eye, and the whole right side of my face feels like a bruise!!! I don't know how long I'll be able to control my emotions on this subject because I just saw a picture of me with my precious....and bells palsy...
Has anyone had it? Has anyone got any feedback on how to deal with it? Can anyone help me? I am trying to just live one day at at time at the moment...

On top of that, we're financially strapped, the car broke, bought a house and the a\c went out in the night (we live in TX) and then dh walks in last night saying the kitchen is flooding! We found a faulty light that could have started a fire, my son ripped the face to the door off the car back door, and my newborn daughter got major heat rash from the broken a\c!!! I know no-one can answer this, but I just wonder why we're being bombarded like this??? I just want to enjoy my daughter! That's all!!!

Sorry, just needed to vent and I know you guys are great listeners...thanks for your continued support...mcaws

btw....mcaww is our initialls of our first names and last name...now I add an "S" to the end for my precious Seraphina!

[sunmountain]

{{{{{mcawws}}}}}

I wish I had some info to pass along to you, but, alas, all I have to send you are some strength vibes to get you through this difficult time. I, too, have suffered from dibilitating PPD, so I know where you are coming from in that department. Compound that with a physical ailment like bells palsy, and you certainly are being sent some challenging energy. Does your doctor know what is causing this? I hope you find some relief soon.
Please know that I am thinking of you, actually I have been since you first posted, I just never got around to answering ya. I know this may seem like a bunch of crap but whenever the universe sends me some really tough stuff, I try to focus on what I should be appreciative of...that I have a home, that I have a great dh, that my children are here and I am fortunate enough to hug them everyday. And don't look at that picture anymore if it makes you feel icky, there's no point in doing that to yourself. I am sure you are beautiful in every way. The universe sends us that which will make us stronger, and you must be a pretty strong son-of-a-gun to be bombarded by such difficult circumstances; know that someone on the other side, I am sure, is looking out for you, and if you pay attention, they will let you know about it.
One more suggestion...we don't have a/c, and it has gotten pretty hot this summer up here, 90's are hell up on Lake Erie, b/c it's so humid, so I just go to my mom's for the day with the kids while she is at work. Is there anyone you know who could put you up for the hottest hours of the day so you guys don't have to suffer so much? Just a thought
Please know I am thinking of you and will light a candle for your family, that things will look up soon.:better

[daylily]

((((Mcawws)))) My sister had Bell's Palsy last summer. She was really freaked out, especially when the doctor told her it can take 7 weeks to clear up. What was reassuring to her was that the doctor who diagnosed her told her he had Bell's Palsy when he was in med school, and he was fine. Then, we found out that a good friend of mine had Bell's Palsy when he first started grad school. He went to a homeopath and was cured in about 2 weeks. I don't know what remedy he took, but he was convinced that homeopathy is the way to go. I think stress plays a major role in developing this condition. When my sister got it, she was newly married, had just moved from NY to Florida and was having a hard time finding a job. The doctor who had it was dealing with the stresses of med school. My friend who had it, had also just made a big move and major life change and was recently married and had an infant. So in your case, all your other stress may have triggered this. The good news about my sister is that she started to notice it getting better after a week and at 2 weeks was completely cured.

So, good luck and remember you'll be cured too, and it can't hurt to see a homeopath.

[Mcaws]

thank you all for your kind replies. It has been 4 weeks today since the birth of my beauty. I got the bells palsy 2 days later. I have noticed some increase in muscle movement in my cheek, but not the eye or mouth much yet. I am very grateful for the time healing and wish I could have found out about the homeopothy thing earlier...but could not have afforded it anyway. I would have really beat myself up about money if I had known...maybe all happens for the best! :-)

Well, like I said, thank you all.
mcaws

[Destinye]

If anyone gets Bell's Palsy the most indicated homeopathic remedy is Causticum and it helps a lot of cases, and is worth taking right away. I did not and wish I had as it is still healing very slowly after 2 months and am thinking of doing acupuncture. If anyone has tried this let me know! I know this is an old thread but this remedy might help someone else who gets it so wanted to post it here!

Anna

[AnnMarie]

I've had it, and I'm one of the few that has permanent damage, but it's not that bad. My eye droops a little and my smile is crooked. :LOL Evil grin I suppose. :LOL I was given no medical treatment for it.

There really isn't much you can do for it besides steroids (Medical wise, and from what I remember.), and it's too late for that now. Try to keep in mind that it won't be forever. If your eye bothers you at night from being open you should try a patch over it so it doesn't bother you and there's no damage done to the eye.

s I hope things look up for you soon!

[goodcents]

McCaws.
I just sent you a pm.
(((HUGS))))
Justine