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Posted on 08/06/2010 9:42:53 PM PDT by marthemaria

Hi I got this wierd disease. Bells Palsy. My right face is gone. Paralyced. I realy need your prayers.

This is sort of a nothing issue. But still I ask for your kindness.


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To: marthemaria
85% recover on their own in three weeks. The rest take up to 6 months, but still recover. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bell%27s_palsy

Still, I can see where this would bother you, and I ask God that your recovery be swift. In Jesus' name, Amen.

41 posted on 08/06/2010 11:59:18 PM PDT by Screaming_Gerbil (...he that hath no sword, let him sell his garment, and buy one... Luke 22:36)
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To: marthemaria

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.


42 posted on 08/07/2010 12:05:38 AM PDT by InABunkerUnderSF (Anyone who has read Roman history knows a barbarian invasion when they see one.)
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To: bray

Amen


43 posted on 08/07/2010 12:06:51 AM PDT by forest153 ("There's a snake in my boot!")
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To: marthemaria
Good luck to you! I had that for about 3-4 weeks when I was about 21. I did visit a neurologist and got a c-scan to rule out anything like a tumor as I had suffered no trauma. Everything came back clear and they determined it was just some unknown inflammation of that nerve and told me it would "probably" go away on it's own. Sure enough...it did.

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.

44 posted on 08/07/2010 12:40:02 AM PDT by TNdandelion
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To: marthemaria

Prayers up for your early recovery.


45 posted on 08/07/2010 1:11:06 AM PDT by kitkat (OBAMA hates us. Well, maybe a LOT of Kenyans do.)
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To: marthemaria

Prayers. This will pass and you will be fine.

Take care.


46 posted on 08/07/2010 1:15:34 AM PDT by Carley (For those who fought for it, freedom has a flavor the protected will never know.)
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To: marthemaria

prayers...

Let us know how you’re doing..


47 posted on 08/07/2010 2:43:49 AM PDT by aimee5291
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To: marthemaria

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.


48 posted on 08/07/2010 3:02:38 AM PDT by Jemian
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To: marthemaria

It’s not a nothing issue, and don’t apologize for asking. You have my fervent prayers.


49 posted on 08/07/2010 3:21:09 AM PDT by afraidfortherepublic (Southeast Wisconsin)
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To: marthemaria

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


50 posted on 08/07/2010 3:26:17 AM PDT by Smokin' Joe (How often God must weep at humans' folly. Stand fast. God knows what He is doing.)
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To: AEMILIUS PAULUS

Prayers up for your Brother, too!


51 posted on 08/07/2010 3:27:23 AM PDT by Smokin' Joe (How often God must weep at humans' folly. Stand fast. God knows what He is doing.)
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To: marthemaria

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.


52 posted on 08/07/2010 3:50:01 AM PDT by dangus
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To: marthemaria
Had it myself when younger. Doctors don't really know what causes it. Leave it alone (don't go for electric treatments or that stuff). In a week or so it will go away by itself.

Endure the discomfort, all will be fine.

53 posted on 08/07/2010 4:29:01 AM PDT by Jimmy Valentine (DemocRATS - when they speak, they lie; when they are silent, they are stealing the American Dream)
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To: marthemaria

Prayers up for you.


54 posted on 08/07/2010 4:49:27 AM PDT by Allegra (We are all humblegunner...and Pablo is very wily.)
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To: marthemaria

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.


55 posted on 08/07/2010 5:10:57 AM PDT by LucyJo
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To: AEMILIUS PAULUS

Prayers for your brother and for those tending his health.


56 posted on 08/07/2010 5:14:04 AM PDT by LucyJo
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To: LucyJo

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 ; )


57 posted on 08/07/2010 5:22:26 AM PDT by marthemaria (ihttp://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-chat/2537252/reply?c=147)
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To: marthemaria

Prayers for you.


58 posted on 08/07/2010 5:23:34 AM PDT by fieldmarshaldj (~"This is what happens when you find a stranger in the Amber Lamps !"~~)
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To: marthemaria

You have my prayers.


59 posted on 08/07/2010 5:54:19 AM PDT by Mad Dawg (Oh Mary, conceived without sin, pray for us who have recourse to thee.)
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To: Mad Dawg

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.


60 posted on 08/07/2010 5:55:59 AM PDT by Ax
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