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Suggest Treatment For Anxiety Attacks When Diagnosed With Bells Palsy

I went to urgent care three weeks ago with what was diagnosed as Bells Palsy and an anxiety attack. Took heavy prednisone dose for several days. Seemed better but then this past Monday both sides of my face started drooping and I went to the ER. Doctors there think I was have a high anxiety attack as my face was twitching and my hands were trembling a lot. My hands always shake and tremble though but it has gotten a lot worse. Blood pressure at follow up doc appt yesterday was 100/89. I was having another anxiety attack because my face keeps twitching and drooping. I m 25 years old. No drugs or drinking. I just started looking at PNES possibility too. My doc is also referring me to a Neurologist. Also I had pneumonia on July 31st just as a little more health info. Any thoughts would be grateful.
Mon, 30 Nov 2015
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Welcome to HCM
We understand your concerns

I went through your details. Bell's palsy is a condition whereby the inner ear becomes inflamed, resulting in pressure on the facial nerve, which in turn causes facial paralysis on the affected side.

Having Bell's palsy can be a frightening and confusing time. People with persistent symptoms of Bell’s palsy may experience psychological problems including stress, anxiety, depression and low self-esteem.

The important thing to remember is not to panic. Discovering that you have Bell's palsy can be a frightening time. Your GP will be able to discuss the physical impact of your condition with you and refer you on to facial palsy specialists such as physiotherapists, speech and language therapists and facial palsy clinics. please work with him and there is 100% cure.

If you require more of my help in this aspect, please use this URL. http://goo.gl/aYW2pR. Make sure that you include every minute detail possible.

Hope this answers your query. Further clarifications are welcome.
Good luck. Take care.
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Suggest Treatment For Anxiety Attacks When Diagnosed With Bells Palsy

Dear Welcome to HCM We understand your concerns I went through your details. Bell s palsy is a condition whereby the inner ear becomes inflamed, resulting in pressure on the facial nerve, which in turn causes facial paralysis on the affected side. Having Bell s palsy can be a frightening and confusing time. People with persistent symptoms of Bell’s palsy may experience psychological problems including stress, anxiety, depression and low self-esteem. The important thing to remember is not to panic. Discovering that you have Bell s palsy can be a frightening time. Your GP will be able to discuss the physical impact of your condition with you and refer you on to facial palsy specialists such as physiotherapists, speech and language therapists and facial palsy clinics. please work with him and there is 100% cure. If you require more of my help in this aspect, please use this URL. http://goo.gl/aYW2pR. Make sure that you include every minute detail possible. Hope this answers your query. Further clarifications are welcome. Good luck. Take care.