Posted on 08/06/2010 9:42:53 PM PDT by marthemaria
Still, I can see where this would bother you, and I ask God that your recovery be swift. In Jesus' name, Amen.
Prayers sent
Take your steroids, stay out of drafts.
I had it some years ago and it lasted over 2 months. During that time I had to fly to the UK and give a presentation to senior management and beg for money for a project. I totally lost control of the meeting when the execs couldn’t keep a straight face due to my eye patch and my inability to keep a straight face. They seemed to believe that I was “having them on”.
On the trip back I awoke suddenly, hearing a small boy yelling “Pirate! Pirate! Pirate!” as he ran down the aisle away from me. His mommy had to escort him to the toilets.
I can laugh about it now but at the time it was NOT a pleasant experience. Here’s hoping yours clears itself up SOON.
Amen
But I remembered and regretted all those times when I was a kid and made fun of people who had medical conditions that were beyond their control. Not cool! I hope it resolves for you quickly. It's kinda scary and I remember being self concious about it even though most people didn't even notice it.
Prayers up for your early recovery.
Prayers. This will pass and you will be fine.
Take care.
prayers...
Let us know how you’re doing..
Prayers up.
I have a friend who was afflicted with that. Their nerve did regenerate. It did take some time, but they have gotten over it.
I’ll pray for you.
It’s not a nothing issue, and don’t apologize for asking. You have my fervent prayers.
May our Almighty Father grant you reprieve from this disease, heal you and make you whole. May He provide all you need, and comfort you. I ask this in the Name of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ, Amen
Prayers up for your Brother, too!
Prayers up. But don’t let it wreck your self-esteem. Famous sufferers of Bell’s Palsy include several people considered among the sexiest in the world: George Clooney, Pierce Brosnan, Katie Holmes. (It’s probably partly the enigmatic Bell’s smile.) Also, David Frum, Sen. Norm Coleman, Canadian Premier Jean Cretien, and Gen. Curtis LeMay.
Endure the discomfort, all will be fine.
Prayers up for you.
Prayers for you, Marthemaria.
The paralysis usually goes away within a couple of months, or so.
One thing that might be helpful is to buy some Glad Press’n Seal wrap ( http://www.glad.com/plasticwrap/pressnseal.php ). It makes a good eyepatch to keep your eyelid closed. That helps to keep the eye from getting debris in it, especially when you are trying to sleep at night.
You can put a piece of it over your eyelid during the day,when you have to be out and about, and put sunglasses on over it. It is less noticeable than a regular eyepatch; and, as I said, it helps to keep debris out of the eye. Also, it helps to keep the eye from drying as quickly.
Prayers for your brother and for those tending his health.
Thanks I really struggle with the eyepatch thing. I cant make it work. I use lots of lubricant at night on my eye.No patch. I am better now though. Able to blink a bit and I got my sweet Mona Lisa smile ; )
Prayers for you.
You have my prayers.
Ditto that. My very beautiful niece came down with Bell’s Palsy a few weeks before her wedding in Ireland. It took a couple of months, but now she’s back to about 98%. Hang in there.
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