Bell's Palsy

[jujubrat]

Hi I woke up a 1.30 this morning and was in the emergancy room and diagnosed with Bells Palsy my question is when does it reach its peak in my paper it says it can worsen over the next several days
and is it at all contagious.

[sbarber09]

I was diagnosed on Sep 13 with BP. Went to ER and was prescribed prednisone and an anti viral. Have taken all the meds, no changes yet. It appears I am somewhat lucky in that I can close my eye on the affected side, but no other muscle tone, can't smile, etc. I started having pain on the affected side yesterday, in front of the ear, lower jaw, along the cheekbone. Don't know if that's good or bad? I did see a physical therapist yesterday who recommended a few exercises to do to try and start strengthening the muscles, hopefully it will help speed recovery. It's scary and frustrating as there doesn't seem to be a lot that you can do except wait, and wait, and wait.... Good luck, hang in there.