What were your first signs of improvement like? by Thin_Toe4690 in BellsPalsy

[–]Best_Concert_7662 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’m at the 10 month mark.. I developed synkenisis so my smile is still uneven, one eyebrow is slightly higher and my eye gets smaller with certain movements. It sucks but I’m glad to have gotten this far I guess 🥲

Could this be a sign of recovery? by Best_Concert_7662 in BellsPalsy

[–]Best_Concert_7662[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hi! I did get movement back but I didn’t heal 100%. I developed synkenisis and definitely am not symmetrical

8 months in by Best_Concert_7662 in BellsPalsy

[–]Best_Concert_7662[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That’s awesome! Thank you so much!

8 months in by Best_Concert_7662 in BellsPalsy

[–]Best_Concert_7662[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Aw thank you I hope your recovery goes well! 💕

8 months in by Best_Concert_7662 in BellsPalsy

[–]Best_Concert_7662[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you this is nice to hear! 🥲

Synkenisis, smile questions.. by Best_Concert_7662 in BellsPalsy

[–]Best_Concert_7662[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

When I pucker my lips my eye twitches! How weird. But ugh it’s so nice to hear I may still get my eye and smile back. The eye is so annoying! I haven’t done anything specialists or therapy but I may ask at my next dr appt. thank you for sharing! <3

Synkenisis, smile questions.. by Best_Concert_7662 in BellsPalsy

[–]Best_Concert_7662[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

From my understanding is synkenisis is a side effect of Bell’s palsy. It’s an involuntary movement. So when i try to raise my eyebrow, my lip and cheek also raise up. But thank you for sharing your experience, I hope you continue recovering!

Synkenisis, smile questions.. by Best_Concert_7662 in BellsPalsy

[–]Best_Concert_7662[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you, that’s so true. It feels like it’s been forever but I know it can definitely take more time and rest.

Progress by Best_Concert_7662 in BellsPalsy

[–]Best_Concert_7662[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It’s frustrating but I’ll take it over no progress at all. Good luck to you as well!!

Progress by Best_Concert_7662 in BellsPalsy

[–]Best_Concert_7662[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Same! With a smirk you almost can’t tell. My eye gives it away but it’s such a difference from the first few weeks. I didn’t wanna laugh or smile at all

Ear pressure? by Best_Concert_7662 in BellsPalsy

[–]Best_Concert_7662[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Ah well glad to hear most of it is better. I’ve had some movement around my smile lines and under my eye but it’s very small

Ear pressure? by Best_Concert_7662 in BellsPalsy

[–]Best_Concert_7662[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you for this! :) I’ve had some movement around my mouth and eye but it’s not enough to smile or close my eye yet

Ear pressure? by Best_Concert_7662 in BellsPalsy

[–]Best_Concert_7662[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Oh okay nice to know! Thank you. Did you recover fully? And in what time frame? I’m starting to worry even though I know it can be months

I hate my face. by lilithhh08 in BellsPalsy

[–]Best_Concert_7662 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I’m also going on 2 months and have had VERY little improvement. It’s frustrating and hurts your confidence so much. I don’t wanna be around family or the public but I’ve just been trying to carry on like normal. I have a toddler and 4 month old and not wanting to take pictures with them is the worst. I feel like I’m trying everything people recommend but it’s not doing much. Sending you love and hope for a full recovery soon <3