We called the nurse hot line and she suggested we go to Urgent care. We were seem quickly and the Dr has diagnosed me with Bell's Palsy. Very scary at first and even thinking about this unknown things worries me. I have done some research and it seems that it isn't super serious and will just run it's course. Right now, it just seems that the left side of my face isn't working. My eye doesn't want to blink so it is very red and irritated. Hopefully this is as bad as it will get.
So, if I look like a crazy lady the next time you see me--at least you will know why. I am going to do more research and see another doctor next week and hope it doesn't progress any further.I just wanted to tell my friends--it is easier to go through stuff with friends!! :) I really do believe that this will all be fine in time. Just take a few minutes to be thankful..........
Because of this development we had a rather low-key anniversary. I really wasn't up for much so we had some Sushi, went to REI (Heath's favorite) and then to the mall to have my wedding ring cleaned. We ended up at the grocery store to get food for dinner and just hung out at home. I must say, it was a great day.
This is my face Sunday--just slight drooping on the left side. I would say that it is 4 times as bad today.



Monday I went to doctor. It seems that things will peak in the next 24-48 hours and then very slowly get better. It could be 3 weeks or 9 months--they just don't know. I will go back to the doctor in two weeks to see if any progress is being made. My face is worse today and droopier. My eye is very dry and irritated—I can put a patch on to keep it shut and give it a break, but then you have no depth perception.
Monday I went to doctor. It seems that things will peak in the next 24-48 hours and then very slowly get better. It could be 3 weeks or 9 months--they just don't know. I will go back to the doctor in two weeks to see if any progress is being made. My face is worse today and droopier. My eye is very dry and irritated—I can put a patch on to keep it shut and give it a break, but then you have no depth perception.
I will probably stay home the next few days while it peaks, then see if I can work a few hours a day—that is what the doctor has recommend until I see him again in two weeks. It does not seem that I have the worst of this thing and I should recover completely—it will just be irritating and uncomfortable. I very much appreciate all he messages and positive thoughts. Thanks so much!! Keep it coming!! I will try to keep all of you posted.
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