May 26, 2012
Topics A-Z Drugs Bell's Palsy: treatment options
Bell's Palsy: treatment options |
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Dear Ask The Doctor: Last Thursday I was diagnosed with Bells Palsey. It started on Sunday with pain behind my left ear and continued to get worse. On Thursday morning I woke up with the paralysis left side of face. I went to the hospital and was diagnosed. The Dr. started me on Prednisone. 60mgday for 4 days then half for the next 3 days and continue till I was off. As I havent seen any improvement, I was wondering if it is adviseable to be cutting back so soon? Does this doseage and time frame seem correct? I was also doing some online research and see that vitamines help. I was wondering if someone could suggest what vitamins and dosage would be recommended? On a final note - it was also suggested that I try a massage therapist, but one who specializes in craniosacral. Does anyone have any thoughts on that approach. As this has scared the crap right out of me, I am trying to do all that I can to get the fastest and most complete cure possible. Thank you. Dear Jerry: Yes, prednisone is used to treat, acutely, the inflammation of the facial nerve in Bell’s palsy, is given orally according to a pre-determined dosage pattern, usually within 7 days and is reduced progressively, that does not affects other body functions and just targets the inflammation. You can try also conventional anti inflammatory medication as “Motrin” or “Aleve”, along with vitamin B complex. A physical and occupational therapy program can help you to recover the function quicker. For your information, craniosacral is a form of massage technique used in physical therapy. |
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