Kris, Sorry to hear you have had Bells Palsy for 18 years.! I can imaging this is a big strain on life, but don't give up hope.. I, personally, would never take the steroids. If they suppress your immune system, this is possibly why you are not getting better?? Have you tried vitamin B12 shots in your arm? The GP can give you these if you ask. If you have had this for 18 years isn't it worth a shot? (pun intended). B12 should improve your immune system and hopefully repair any nerve damage. You will probably need to have them at least once a month for 3-4 months. Before you ask - 'yes' I have had this treatment and it made an enormous difference. The GP also tested me for B12 deficiency and the levels were OK. Above all - remember never to give up hope.
Take care, D. Kristie Mitchell [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: 19 October 2004 07:22 To: [email protected] Subject: RE: CS>Bells Palsy I hope that your information can help this gentleman and his Bells Palsy. And I hope he fairs better than me. At this point of the disease, it is unlikely that there is hope for me, but I always hope for the future. Kris ----- Original Message ----- From: bbanever To: [email protected] Sent: 10/18/2004 10:55:02 PM Subject: CS>Bells Palsy Kris, This is not true. As I previously stated acupuncture can be curative for Bells Palsy. In addition, depending on the cause of the condition, CS and a CS/DMSO mixture appled topically can also do the trick. If a virus or bacteria is the cause then killing it will cure it. Herbs such as sanguinaria root (blood root), garlic (allicin), chapparral and others may also be of benefit. Steroids only reduce inflammation but do nothing to get rid of the cause. Acupuncture will also reduce inflammation and relieve pain while stimulating the immune system to attack the microbe. Bells Palsy can also be caused by trauma, stroke, or other disease conditions affecting the facial branch of the trigeminal nerve. Bob
