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| barbsuelikesyou
- Wed Feb 27, 2008 12:03 pm |
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I had the full onset of Bells Palsy on the day I delivered my daughter 8 months ago. I still have limited tension in my lips on my right side. 3 days after onset I was told by a family doctor that I should have been treated within 48 hours with steroids to ensure recovery. However, a neurologist told me that this information has not been proven. If I had been treated within 48 hours would I still have Bells today?
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| Debbie Miller, RN
- Sat Mar 01, 2008 2:41 am |
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 Hello,
As with many studies, results have been mixed about the effectiveness of steroids. One study says yes; the next says no. I see nothing that says an early window is required, but complete recovery from this disorder can take anywhere from a few weeks to over a year, depending on the severity. There is no way to predict who will heal quickly and who will need a longer and more intense treatment for recovery. The studies that show a positive effect with steroids did now show a shorter duration anyway; just a greater improvement overall. Again, this must be balanced with the studies that found no improvement.
Antiviral drugs are used when there is suspicion that it is caused by a virus but nerve damage can result in the absence of virus too.
Good luck.
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