Bell's Palsy

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What is Bell's Palsy?

Bell's palsy is a temporary form of facial paralysis that occurs with damage to the nerve that controls movement of the muscles in the face.

Alternative Names:

Facial palsy; Idiopathic peripheral facial palsy

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find physical therapist specializing in long term recovery of bell's palsy - Neurology Community

- Oct 26, 2009
synkinesis occurred while facial nerve healed. Need help from a physical therapist special...

Pineal Cyst - Migraines & Headaches Community

- Oct 22, 2009
I have a 4 year old daughter who was dignoised in March 2007 with a 7mm pineal cyst. We go...

Bell's Palsy - Neurology Community

- Jul 03, 2009
Hi, The onset of Bell's Palsy has started since one week. I have to travel by air in anot...

Facial Paralysis - Brain/Pituitary Tumors Community

- Mar 01, 2009
Hello, I had surgery for a pilocytic astrocytoma about 7 months ago. In case it is helpful ...

Bell's Palsy - Neurology Community

- Dec 18, 2008
I am experiencing Bell's Palsy, had it 6 years ago but this time it is different than it wa...

jaw, ear spasms - Ear, Nose & Throat Community

- Oct 13, 2008
Background info, in case it's relevant, I had "Bell's Palsy" two years ago on my right side...

can this trigeminal neuralgia cause bell's palsy? - Trigeminal Neuralgia Community

- Oct 06, 2008
My husband is really struggling. 7 days ago he started having severe pain inside his head, ...

Herpes/shingles/bell's palsy - Herpes Community

- Oct 04, 2008
I have been all over internet trying to find similar situation to mine with no luck. I don'...

Left side of face tingles, feels asleep - Undiagnosed Symptoms Community

- Sep 22, 2008
Hello, I have been having this problem for the past year. I have been reading some other p...

Bell's palsy - Neurology Community

- Aug 31, 2008
I had Bell's palsy(right side) when I was pregnant a few years back. Its not fully cured. I...
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