Advice of Bells Palsy

Massage

by Megan

Sleep /listening to my body

by Melinda

my family and friends always cooperate with me

by Jagmeet Singh

Joined the gym, need to lower blood pressure and exercise and eat right etc

by Michelle

I wish I was invisable.

by Jennifer

Acupuncture

by Janita

facial exercises

by Milika

Botox injections for synkinesis

by Kelin

Massage and press hard on pain side

by A

Rest

by linda sweet marks

At least 6 grams per day of sodium helps a lot, and since I hang onto water better, I can reduce my liquid intake to around 6 liters.

by Ginny Ickle

Going on a calorie controlled diet

by Sam

Im in an abusuve verbally & emotionally abusive setting

by Blair Miller

Don't EXCESS Anything....

by Beverley

vitamin B12

by Elaine

My family and friends who always kept the positive attitude and pushed me forward when I was feeling depressed

by Andry

My amazing boyfriend who insists I am beautiful with a crooked smile and coke bottle glasses

by Dawn

Rest

by Lisa

Mother of 2

by Debbie

Joined a Facbook group for people also affected by bells palsy

by Priscilla

Not caring about how I look, just kept going about my life as normal

by mynameiscloud

Relaxation in my affected side

by Fred

If after 3 to 6 months you develop BP complications (synkinesis, muscle contractures, facial pain or tearing eye), write to me for an advice. In any case remember: surgical interventions will NOT bring your smile back. Your own (guided) efforts - WILL!

by Alex Pashov

Lots of facial "gym"

by Rufika Mariana

Trying not to stress, get sleep

by DC

Positive attitude

by Helen

Living in the moment

by Warrior

resting when I was tired

by Monique DEAR

Wait. Rest. Brush teeth in shower to avoid mess when rinsing/spitting.

by Barbara

oxygen chamber

by Marija

My Cat

by Sammi-Jo

warm baths

by Jo

Keep a sense of humor!

by Kate

focusing on something else!

by Amanda

Physiotherapy

by Megan

Being my own advocate

by Melinda

A wonderful support system at home

by Michelle

When I sleep, I dream my face is normal.

by Jennifer

Prayer

by Janita

tens machine

by Milika

Finding a doctor who actually specializes in facial nerve disorders

by Kelin

Laughing

by A

Surgery for synkinesis

by linda sweet marks

Gabapentin. Keeps bp and HR from bouncing so fast and to such extremes,

by Ginny Ickle

Keeping a busy weekly schedule and staying focused and positive.

by Sam

Nothing no drs in hmo medicaid

by Blair Miller

Cymbalta/Nabilone and my HITCHINS POST seem to help a lot with Arthritis and Fybromyalgia pain.

by Beverley

family support

by Elaine

Positive attitude. When I accepted my condition and started to fight I felt a lot of improvement

by Andry

Family support

by Dawn