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Spreading Herpes And Bell's Palsy
Answered by
Edward W Hook, MD - HIV Prevention, stds
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Spreading Herpes And Bell's Palsy
by Samson1957, May 08, 2008 07:09PM
I have had Bell's Palsy for 12 -15 years. I don't remember when I first noticed it. This week my husband had his first outbreak of Herpes Type II. I have never had any outbreak and do understand that I could have had it all these years because it could have been dormant. My two questions:
1) Can the virus be reactivated and call more damage to the nerve and therefore more paralysis. I have 30% paralyis on the right side of my face now.
2) If both my husband and I have Herpes Type II already, what are the risks related to us both now that we already have it.
Thank you for your time.
1) Can the virus be reactivated and call more damage to the nerve and therefore more paralysis. I have 30% paralyis on the right side of my face now.
2) If both my husband and I have Herpes Type II already, what are the risks related to us both now that we already have it.
Thank you for your time.
Doctor's Answer
by Edward W Hook, MD, May 09, 2008 03:02AM
, May 09, 2008 03:02AM
Your Bell's palsy may not be related to herpes. Even if it is, your husband's illness/outbreak is unlikely to put you at risk for reactivation or worsening of your Bell's palsy.
I do think it is worthwhile for you to get checked to find out your HSV status with a gG-based blood test such as the HerpeSelect. If indeed you both have HSV-2, neither of you need to be concerned about exposure to each other. Hope this is helpful EWH
I do think it is worthwhile for you to get checked to find out your HSV status with a gG-based blood test such as the HerpeSelect. If indeed you both have HSV-2, neither of you need to be concerned about exposure to each other. Hope this is helpful EWH
grace