Aloramyst,

Take time for yourself, the site wil be continue to be here, and I am sure everyone can go over what you have posted so far for months to come, and learn more each time they read it....

I beleive you should also get a second opinion on this as well....your health is nothing to mess around with, and as for the herbal treatment, unless you have a strong indicator of what is really wrong, you could make things worse....

One doctor's opinion on this type of serious illness is not enough to jump to conclusions...it could be something else all together, it is better to be safe than be mis-diagnosed...

You rest, take it easy on yourslef, and know we are thinking of you and are sending you as much healing energy as we have.

Blessings Bright and Dark,

Awesome Aloramyst , you know I care about you very much...I just want to make sure you are getting the best care possible...let me know if I can do anything for ya...and I will keep you in my prayers and thoughts...

And please, keep us up to date on what you find out!

Blessings Bright and Dark,

Hi Aloramyst

I was diagnosed with mild bells palsy when I was about 23/24. Can't remember what the doc put me on as that was over 10 years ago (and then some). Some medication or other.

What I can remember is that I was incredibly stressed and overworked. I was doing four jobs at the time and attending college and the doctor, after reading me the riot act, told me in no uncertain terms that I had to cut back. I ended up giving up two of the jobs. It took a little while but it does resolve itself.

Most frustrating thing is putting on lippy, when you purse your lips, nothing happens. Also people think you are winking at them. Had quite a few proposals at the time as I was working behind a bar!!!!! The other staff found it hilarious.

Oh and everyone thought it was fun to say "keep your chin up....ok well one side anyway".

You will get through this, it will take time, and you really must RELAX AND REST. Anything that stresses you out, put on the back burner if you can, delegate anything that you can. Also remember that although you may enjoy something, it can be just a bit too much at times. Take a break from the lessons for a week or so, ease yourself back into things, but the most important thing is to look after yourself and you must kick back a bit.

Love & Light and Big Hugs Hon
Rowan

I'm so sory that I am jsut nw seeing this, haven't been around.

Do take care of yourself. Don't wory about the site, we can all tatke care of ourselves just fine young lady! Go rest!!! Give others a chance to play catch up anyways.

Stress, you, no not at all!!!

Do we need to super glue you down, and glue headphones to your head playing soft mellow music 24/7?

Take care,and have fun with all them Docs, hopefully at least one is young and cute!!!

PM if ya need to.

http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/bellspalsy.html

This site has oodles of links to information. One has a media player info tutorial even explaining about the nerves involved. It has exercises. It has lots.

Hope it helps a little, once the rest of your poor screwed up self if back to normal! Geesh, you just can't do anything simply now can you!

Sending a boost of energy your way should you need it, and by the sounds of it, you need it. Poor Beebee! Hopefully hubby is still home, 'cause now is not the time for him to be heading back out into the field!

Will try and keep up at least the basics in the dailies. Might also be a good time to see how well some others have gotten the gist of it all, and make their daily inputs! HINT HINT HINT!!!! LOL

Alora, please do take care of you, Lady Elaine is quite right when she said that this site will still be here. Stress can do so many nasties to one body. So just sit back and breathe and relax.
Sending you lots of healing engeries, and one giant hug.

BB
In Harmony & Peace
LadyRedHawk

Dear Aloramyst,

I am so very sorry to learn of the Bell's Palsy! My thoughts are with you!

While I have not had this palsy, a dear friend of mine has. For him, it was thought to have been linked to a recent viral infection. They treated him with anti-inflammatrory drugs (steroids) in lower doses, had him do exercises, and really take careful care of the eye on the affected side. He frequently used moisturing eye drops and at night placed a protective dressing over his eye to keep it shut while he slept. He had to be sure to take time out at work as his working on the computer continually as a computer operator was hard on his eye. He also had trouble using his contacts, and luckily had a pair of glasses he could still use. It was a frustrating time for my friend, for he was unable to see any benefit from the treatment regimine while his physician was pleased with how he was doing. Then, voila! one day he realized he was really getting better!

Perhaps if the herbal regime you are on aids in resolving inflammation, you will recover more quickly. Remember to keep yourself positive. Pamper yourself! Protect your face from stressors, such as cold temperatures now that winter is heading out. Pamper yourself! I think I am repesting myself, but it is warranted! Too many busy women do not take enough care of themselves...they put their needs and wishes behind them while they take care of everyone else around them. Often we do not remember that in order to care for others, we need to care for ourselves first and foremost. Pamper yourself while healing from the Bell's Palsy. A great, and good-looking, example of someone who recovered well from Bell's Palsy is Pierce Brosnan. Before he played the roles of Bond, James Bond, he had to recover form Bell's Palsy.

Remember that many of us are sending love, energy, healing and all your way during this time. Take good care of yourself. Do what you need to do to get well.

Goddess' Bright Blessings!
DragonRose

My cousin was twice misdiagnosed with this just weeks ago. Like you , he was under incredible stress because of his job (he was hired by another guy to take over certain duties because they were too stressful for him ......anyway, they initially told him it was Bells Palsy, a day later it was a stroke....two days later they went back to the Bells Palsy and a day after that they decided on the stroke.....as if he wasn't stressed out enough.

He couldn't eat because he lost control of the muscles in his throat (that was their main concern) I'm guessing these two things are closely linked because he was at a first rate hospital and they had so much trouble diagnosing it.

I am aware of the seriousness of this and I know I'm not close to you or anyone here..... being new and all but I sincerely wish you and yours nothing but the best throughtout this and beyond.
I'll be sending you healing energies your way as well.

Good, seems that bitter pill is easier swallowed when dosed out by somethig fine to look at to distrat us, lol.

Yup seems lessons are often hidden in our miseries. Why can't they just write them down and leave them on the dang doorstep once in a damn while!? I think they like to see us wallow and muddle thru it!

Take it easy. don't even give the key's a second thought. like was stated before there is enough info there to keep folks busy for a very long spell. You can read it and reread it, and find something new in each reading.


Miss ya! Was nice chatting with you this morning. Keeping energy out there should you need it.

That is wonderful news Aloramyst!! It's nice to know that your doctor is working with you on the herbal regimen.

Naps are so luxurious!! I want one!!!

You take care, and thank you for the update...and know I am thinking of you!!

Blessings Bright and Dark,

Dear ALoramyst,

It is encouraging to read that your muscles are beginning to work a bit!! Also that your CT scan was clean! Yes, the process of "ruling out" everything else is bothersome and long, but there can be a sense of great relief when nasties are eliminated as causes! Whew! Someday, we will know enough to diagnose Bell's Palsy and many other disease processes more directly.

I am so glad that the herbal regimen is working and that your doctor is agreeable to it. Perhaps he/she will learn more for treating their patients in the future from this experience with you and all that is learned in this process. On-going learing is the norm in medicine as it is in life itself.

Goddess' Bright Blessings for You!
DragonRose

Like there was any doubt you were going to heal faster than expected.

Glad all is clear in the old noodle there dearie! See that dusting did help.

Catch you in chat sometime.

Hi Alora~

I'm so sorry that I didn't read about this sooner. Keeping you in my thoughts and hoping for your full and speedy recovery. To think that you had encouraging words for my petty whining when you are going through this just blows me away. You truely are a loving soul.

Hi Aloramyst

Great news about the CT scan, and I am glad you are getting better nice and quick.

The only other thing I'd suggest is covering yourself with a healing light (green) and invoking Arch Angel Raphael.


Love & Light
Rowan

Adding you to our thoughts CM/

Seems we have all taken to getting issues checked nto, even if it means other issues to del with.

Went and got my knee looked at theother day. Got confirmation of degenerative osteoarthritis, and the shot from hell in it. While I know at some point, if I don't take measures now, I will have knee replacement, but it gives me a reason to strive forward in my Self care.

Seems we are all having a bout of that at this point in time.