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How Can Bell S Palsy Be Treated?
Hello, I have Bell s Palsy residuals from an attack 15 years ago.... my eye closes when I smile, and my smile is only partial on one side. I have have botox injections from both my opth. and neurologist with some success... currently have poor insurance, but am willing to pay for a successful outcome.... any ideas, or known doctors in the area that treat this condition? My zip is 60540 - Naperville... Thanks!
Tue, 16 Jan 2018
hello welcome to healthcaremagic
bell's palsy is treated with steroids and acyclovir in acute cases.
however, since your case is chronic, you need to go for physiotherapy. that has quite a good chances for you.
also get NERVE CONDUCTION STUDIES done for your facial nerve.
also you should be started on amitryptilline but only after proper clinical evaluation.
i hope this helps you.
please feel free to revert back in case of any doubts/concerns
thank you.
bell's palsy is treated with steroids and acyclovir in acute cases.
however, since your case is chronic, you need to go for physiotherapy. that has quite a good chances for you.
also get NERVE CONDUCTION STUDIES done for your facial nerve.
also you should be started on amitryptilline but only after proper clinical evaluation.
i hope this helps you.
please feel free to revert back in case of any doubts/concerns
thank you.
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