Results: Medical Condition Survey
I was just diagnosed with Bell's Palsy. It is a condition where one or more of the seven facial nerves do not function or do not function completely. It is thought to be caused by a viral infection and only affects one side of the face. Due to facial drooping it can be mistaken for a stroke but there is no loss of brain function and the body below the head is unaffected. I am not sure if many Tellwutters have or have had this condition but just a few questions about your experiences if you have.
1.
1.
Have you or do you have Bell's Palsy? Yes
7%
•
105 votes
No
93%
•
1495 votes
2.
2.
If you have had it in the past, how long did it last? less than one month
2%
•
38 votes
one to three months
2%
•
39 votes
three to six months
2%
•
33 votes
six months to one year
1%
•
18 votes
permanent nerve damage
1%
•
13 votes
Not Applicable
91%
•
1459 votes
3.
3.
If this is applicable to you, how much did or does it bother you? Minor annoyance
2%
•
39 votes
Moderately problematic
4%
•
69 votes
Major influence on daily life
3%
•
44 votes
Not Applicable
91%
•
1448 votes
4.
4.
I am already following the doctor's prescription of an initial course of prednisone and antivirals, plus continuing day and night lubrication for the affected eye (which fortunately is still able to close). If you have any other comments on managing this condition would you like to add them in the comment section below the survey. Yes
4%
•
71 votes
No
8%
•
127 votes
Not Applicable
88%
•
1402 votes
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