Recovery Period

I have had Ramsey Hunt Syndrome for approximately 7 weeks. I was given Prednisone for 1 week but no Acyclivor. I have been dealing with the intense neuralgia type pain, with pain killers and NSAIDs. The very intense pain is now reduced to pain mainly around the ear, throat and jaw. The facial palsy however has not improved. I still tape my eye closed at night, and use drops and Jel throughout the day
I am 71 years old, what are the chances of complete recovery or even partial improvement ? Is there anything I can do myself to speed things along