does anyone know how long it takes to recover from Belz Palsy?
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It took my aunt several months (approximately 9 months) to recover. She did experience pain in her face, neck and along the sides of her left arm. The Doctor prescribed her very good medication but had no information to offer her as to why she had the pain. Hope you get well soon! God Bless!
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Honestly,  If the pain just started yesterday after lifting some boxes and isn't horrifically bad, then you should give it a few days.  90% of all back problems self-resolve within 10 days to 2 weeks regardless of the actual condition or the type of injury, provided it wasn't a major trauma.  If you are not opposed to taking over-the-counter meds, try Alleve, 2 in the morning and 1 in the afternoon, each day for 7-10 days.  Ice is usually better immediately after injury because it decreases any associated swelling and numbs the nerve endings (20 minutes, every 4-6 hours during the day).  Also, try to stay moderately active with your typical daily routine but of course, no lifting or recreational sports until your are better.\n\nIf you are not significantly improved within 7 days (at least a  50%-75% decrease in symptoms) then make an appointment to see your physician.  If the physician recommends rehab, ask to be referred to an experienced physical therapist that specializes in manual therapy and/or spine care.  Also, do not be afraid to contact several rehab centers and ask if they have a therapist that specializes in spine care but you should really look for one that is either in private practice or manages a small facility.  I do NOT recommend Novacare and/or HealthSouth as most of these facilities do NOT allow their therapist control over their own schedule and you will not likely be able to see the same therapist from visit to visit, which is poor medicine dictated by corporate interest.  I also do NOT recommend chiropractic, there may be some decent chiros out there but their profession is so littered with quacks and money grubbers that it is a big gamble.  Check out the following link http://www.chirobase.org/
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it depends on how bad the injury is and where its actually located,ideally rest in a sling for a period of 4-6 wks wud b required ,and then mobilization is mandatory,gentle exercises within the sling would be started within two weeks and a more strenous regime after the healing.
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It all depends on which bone(s) are broken and the type of break.\n\nObviously some bones in the foot are put under more pressure than others so it is important these are rested sufficiently to repair when broken.\n\nTypically, in a less-severe break, a healing time of 6-10 weeks is normal given the right physiotherapy and rehabilitation exercises.\n\nI would not 'guess' how long you should rest it - I would actively seek the advice of a doctor.
64782
I am assuming you have already had it set and in a cast.  Then the best thing you can do is follow your doctors orders.  You need to rest it and keep it elevated.  Take a good multi vitamin to help w/ healing.  You are looking at about 6 weeks of recovery time here.  Remember, rest and elevation and follow doctors orders.  You cant go wrong there.
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Bell's Palsy affects the facial nerve (as others have said) but this is a MOTOR nerve and has NO sensory fibers in it.  The only sign this nerve is inflamed is paralysis.  The palsy of this nerve often is accompanied by neuritis (inflammation) of other nerves, such as the trigeminal nerve (the sensory nerve of the face) or others.  If you had pain the first time you had the palsy, it is possible that the return of that pain is a recurrent neuritis (such as "shingles" also known as herpes zoster).  This can also affect motor nerves again.\n\nThe best thing to do is see a doctor right away.  You can start antiviral medications and steroids to halt the process.  Usually acyclovir or valcyclovir along with a short course of prednisone are all that is necessary.\n\nI am a little concerned that you "still have problems" from your first episode.  Do you still have the same palsy?  Did it ever get better?  Does your face move at all?  There are other causes of pain and facial paralysis besides Bell's.
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I had a L5, S1 herniated disc.  I tried 6 months of physical therapy which helped to a point, but I was still in severe pain at times.  I went ahead and had the surgery and I'm so glad I did.  It took a while after the surgery for the pain to completely go away.  I'm told it took so long (about 9 months) for the pain to away because my sciatic nerve was so emflammed for so long.  Once the disk was removed from the nerve, the pain was eventually gone.  I feel so much better now (2 years later).  I only get minor aches from time to time (mainly in the morning or if it rains outside -- strange I know).  These pains are much more managable than the constant shooting pain I had with the herniated disc.  I definitely recommend the surgery for the long-term.
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Go to the doctor, you could possibly be experiencing the early onset of Bell's Palsy. It can eventually paralyze one side of your face and make your eye and mouth droop. The doc can give you an RX for a steroid pill that will help but you need to to get to the doc asap. If you treat it early enough it will go away but if not the damage will be permanent.\n\nRush to the doc, seriously.\n\nGood luck!
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The symptoms of a stroke are generally weakness to one side, slurred speech, drooping facial features to the affected side. Bell's Palsy is facial paralysis, normally affecting one side of the face, and can last from a number of weeks to a number of years.Most patients suspect they have suffered a stroke when first faced by it's effect and a visit to the doctor helps alleviate their fears. Symptoms normally include; a drooping or sagging mouth, facial pain, drooling, loss of taste, inability to close the eye resulting in tearing. Good luck to you, seems like you and your family needs it.
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Sorry, about your mom's palsy. BUT YOUR DOCTOR MISGUIDED YOU. Occupational/Physical therapy is proved to be very helful in facial/bell's palsy. There are numerous exercises to maintain/restore muscle function and splints to prevent/correct contractures. It works best in acute stages of the problem. Get a professional (therapist's) opinion for late stage , depends upon the case.\nMyself - Licensed OT.
961025
Well I had mono and I could not return to normal activity for about 5 weeks,  but I had a severe case I was hospitolized and everything but I think a normal case lasts for about 3-4 weeks!  The advice I can give you is rest, drink lots of fluids, and if you didnt go see a doctor yet you need to go see a doctor so you can go on antibiotics and get yourself better!  I hope you feel better soon!!  Lots of Luck!
212571
you can go back to limited activity within 3 to 5 days.\nyou can go back to full activity within one week.\nthis answer is conditional with no other problem coming along the way after the operation,cause any problem delays recovery.
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How long is the recovery from rotator cuff repair surgery?\nThis will depend on several factors, including your level of strength before the fall and the severity of the rotator cuff tear or sprain.  physical therapy begins. Initially, the therapy is gentle so as not to affect the rotator cuff repair. After four to six weeks, more active lifting with the arm begins. Several months after the rotator cuff repair, physical therapy will become more intense in an effort to strengthen the rotator cuff muscles. Complete recovery usually requires at least four to six months. \n\nThis is more so if you've had surgery which you have not. I'm going to give a link on Rotator Cuff's and let you read it. Hope you start hockey again soon. Good Luck!
758902
it wiill really take a long time to recover..stop thinking but it maybe for a month or 1/2 years or 1 years..depends...
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Unfortunately the cause of a Bell's Palsy is usually unkown and there is no cure.  Some physician's recommend steroid or antiviral therapy if started within the first 48hrs of the illness.  The good news is that 85-90% of cases resolve within weeks or months with no treatment.
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I don't think directly from the epidural but you may have been put into a position during the procedure which caused compression of the facial nerve which will lead to facial weakness and Bell's palsy.  I am sorry to hear you had so much pain from an epidural... that is unusual.  Your Bell's palsy will get better in the next 4 - 6 weeks.  In the meantime try not to drool too much and definitely get some eye ointment to keep them moisturized all the time or else they will get irritated.  Hope that helps... good luck.
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RICHARD HAKE: Dr, Rocket? You said you had a severe headache. When you had that headache did you realize it was the stroke or were there any other symptoms? \n\nHOWARD ROCKET, DDS: Well, if I would have been more educated to the signs and the symptoms of a stroke, I would have known that my... I had some blurred vision... and I was having headaches for.... I'd say, may be a week before the stroke actually happened.... continuous headaches. But, I've had migraines before, so I just sort of thought may be it was just a migraine. But, I was also having blurred vision. I didn't have any slurred speech and I didn't have any loss of balance that I can remember. But mostly, as I said earlier, it was a blurred vision and then real severe headaches \n\nRICHARD HAKE: Okay. Here's another question from Angie: 'Is there a possibility of regaining speech and the ability to understand speech after a large stroke to the left hemisphere?' I guess, Dr. Rocket, how soon after you were through the emergency room did you regain your speech? \n\nHOWARD ROCKET, DDS: It took about 4 weeks, and my speech came back very, very slowly.... then finally came back totally. \n\nRICHARD HAKE: Can you answer that question about regaining speech and the ability to understand speech after a large stroke to the left hemisphere? \n\nSTEPHAN MAYER, MD: About recovering speech, basically, what I tell my patients is that everyone gets better from a stroke. And that's the rule. And it's usually about that second day after... when you're out.... you know, when you're in the pits, it can't get any worse than that. And then over a process of weeks to months later, patients go about rebuilding their lives. But absolutely-- language functions can improve with time and, you know, I guess it raises the point that, you know, don't get discouraged, you know, it can happen, it will happen, you need the right kind of attitude and you do need real good effective rehabilitation. You need to deal with professionals who know what they are doing. But it doesn't matter if its weakness, or a speaking problem, or vision, or whatever, walking-- all these things do get better unless you are very, very unfortunate.