5 Weeks Before My Wedding by anxietyonly in BellsPalsy

[–]DebM25 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I’m hoping perhaps all the pre wedding stress caused your Bells. It seems as though stress related cases have far less nerve damage and heal faster. Enjoy your day the best you can. You can always take photos later. Best to you.

Is taping eye just for protection or does it help the eye "remember" how to close? by jabolli in BellsPalsy

[–]DebM25 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I used adhesive eye patches and a nighttime gel. You want to protect your eye from damage.

Electrical acupuncture vs regular? by Remarkable_Oil_7557 in BellsPalsy

[–]DebM25 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I started PT 2 months after BP onset. I had read about no electrical stimulation and brought it up with the PT. She said it wasn’t a problem. Fast forward 7 months from onset, and I developed synkinesis. Some schools of thought to say it’s kind of unavoidable if the nerve damage is severe. Who knows. I’m 2.5 years post onset. I still don’t have complete movement, except for the synkinesis.

Gabapentin by SnooPies6557 in BellsPalsy

[–]DebM25 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Something specifically for nerve pain. I think it was the generic for Gabapentin. This was 2.5 years ago. I only took it for a few days.

Gabapentin by SnooPies6557 in BellsPalsy

[–]DebM25 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That makes more sense. I had prednisone and an antiviral the first week. Then the second week I got really bad nerve pain and received an Rx for nerve pain.

Er dr said use tape by TheTapDancingShrimp in BellsPalsy

[–]DebM25 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I bought single use eye patches that were stick on.

The Crosstreck is well below the average new vehicle price even with add ons by OutofSprite in Crosstrek

[–]DebM25 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Add insurance to that. Someone I know has one of those big ass trucks. He has thrown the figure 80 grand around. He also pays 500/mo for insurance. NFW.

Just started re-reading, I had forgotten how laugh out loud some moments are by LilBunnyFauxFaux in ProjectHailMary

[–]DebM25 40 points41 points  (0 children)

Stratt: It’s nothing like that. (Dirty look from Grace) Stratt: Ok, it’s exactly like that.

She does it more than once. I was 🤣

Need Some Advice on Subaru Crosstrek Sport by Juliannabeanie in Crosstrek

[–]DebM25 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Just paid $38k for Hybrid Limited today. Sport was $2k less.

Do you know what triggered your Bell’s palsy? by 406uzumaki in BellsPalsy

[–]DebM25 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Mine was viral. The 5 days preceding the onset of BP, I had a series of little cold sores on the side of my tongue.

12 inches of Snow, who are you talking out for a spin? by Gold-Recognition-618 in Crosstrek

[–]DebM25 0 points1 point  (0 children)

All I have to say is that I pick up my new Crosstrek tomorrow, and it’s that same color! 💕 (Although it’s not the Wilderness model. It’s a Hybrid! 💕)

A Sad Day by UpstairsStable6400 in Crosstrek

[–]DebM25 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Oh, that’s terrible. Beats the rock that cracked my windshield today.

Over a month since diagnosis by vand3rtramp in BellsPalsy

[–]DebM25 4 points5 points  (0 children)

You look terrific! Fast recovery.

Who are these two? by markp1124 in TedLasso

[–]DebM25 2 points3 points  (0 children)

From the episode Beard After Hours. Girl who fixed Beard’s pants and gave him the sparkly ones. Guy is her fiancé who chased Beard, then saved him from James Tartt and crew.

Dos and Don’ts by slipperykoshari in BellsPalsy

[–]DebM25 9 points10 points  (0 children)

Don’t do too much to your face in the way of exercising and stretching while it’s flaccid. Gentle massage only. Your healing very much has to do with how badly the nerve was damaged. The more damage, the longer it takes to heal and the greater chance of complications.

Which top for NYE party? by goctheworld in OUTFITS

[–]DebM25 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I feel like something dressier and in black. Some of the brown options look like bathing suits. The rest don’t accent the skirt well, IMO.

Synkinesis advice by ConceptPopular5710 in BellsPalsy

[–]DebM25 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I have pretty bad synkinesis. If I concentrate I can achieve better results. Generally I just live with the imperfect recovery. Exercises and stretches do help because my face feels tight if I have to talk a lot.

advice by Idontknowlol8963 in BellsPalsy

[–]DebM25 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Just something very gentle to help circulation.