Sally,

I don't know which one I was given.  I was seeing 2 different chiro's at the
time and I only have the notes from the one that didn't give me the shots.
They were both quite old when I saw them back in '95 and the guy that gave
me the shots has long retired and I don't know where he is.

Dave.



 -----Original Message-----
From: Sally Khanna [mailto:[email protected]]
Sent: 19 October 2004 22:47
To: [email protected]
Subject: RE: CS>Bells Palsy


  Dave,
  were the shots with cyanocobalamin or methylcobalamin, or do you know?

    Thanks,Sally

  Dave Lewis <[email protected]> wrote:
    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
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