Bell's Palsey :(

[LOConnor]

So I'm just about 37 weeks and yesterday had to go the the er. My husband thought it was a stroke, come to find out its Bell's Palsey. Come to find out some women in their third trimester come down with this and are stuck for a few weeks-months. As depressed as it makes me I have a good support system which is helping. Anyone else is same position? And had anyone just had the flu shot? Now that I had it I look up side effects of flu shot, bell's Palsey. So wondering if there is a correlation between flu shot and pregnant woman?

[TheJuniors]

My cousin had bells palsy with her pregnancy. There really wasn't anything she could do until the baby was delivered. Once he came it naturally went away. It just took time.

[Tinuha]

i dont know how open minded your drs. may be but ive heard acupuncture helps speed  up recovery for the physical symptoms i know they also usual prescribe anti viral meds but being preggers i dont know if we can take them. and generally bells palsy is now thought to be caused a viral infection so i could see the link between the flu shot and your symptoms. hope it clears up soon! good luck mama

[LOConnor]

Thanks for the response, if for sure isn't fun and we thought same thing. Positive note is it wasn't a stroke but still not something that is enjoyable at all. Hoping for a quick recovery!

[Deliciae1983]

I've gotten my flu shot every year, even with being pregnant and never had side effects other than tenderness where shot was. Good luck my fiances father just had bells palsy a few months ago scared us thinking he had a stroke.

[LOConnor]

Thanks for the repsonse, I was scared to get the shot in fear of getting the flu and now I have this.   I'm seeing a neurologist in the morning so hopefully I get some answers.

[mamiofstb3]

I haven't had bells palsy but I've seen people with it. I'm now curious if there is a correlation between the two though. I haven't gotten my flu shot and don't think I will because I always get the flu right after. They say it's impossible but I only get the flu after I get the shot so. Hopefully it eases up soon!!!! Good luck on finding your answer!