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Pembo

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Facial Therapist List
« on: May 15, 2007, 08:02:32 am »
There are a lot of posts about what can we do, can we improve etc. I firmly believe that a good facial therapist can help. There aren't many in the US but let's start a list with contact info of those we know.

Todd Henkelmann, UPMC, Pittsburgh, PA  (412) 648-9670  http://www.upmc.edu/FacialNerve/referrals.htm

When I called, I was connected to Todd directly and he was great on the phone answering all my questions and explaining what he does. I highly recommend him.
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Re: Facial Therapist List
« Reply #1 on: May 15, 2007, 12:28:34 pm »
Great thread!!!   Amy had e-mailed me with the following:

Facial Retraining Program
Florida Hospital Center for Rehabilitation & Wellness
Orlando, Florida
Celia Santini, SLP
407-303-7600, ext. 4048

(Hope I'll need it in the near future!)
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Re: Facial Therapist List
« Reply #2 on: May 16, 2007, 08:51:28 pm »
This page lists several places to get treatment for facial paralysis. I feel like I live in the easiest part of the country to get treatment.  I'm close to Wisconsin and it has four good places to get treatment.  Think that is linked to the fact that Jackie Diehls is in Madison, Wisconsin?

http://www.bellspalsy.ws/centers.htm     

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Re: Facial Therapist List
« Reply #3 on: May 17, 2007, 12:12:13 am »
Interesting fact here, Very cold wind can exascerbate the onset of bells and the virus that resides in the nerve root.  So maybe a facial therapist would be well situated in the Northern part of the country.
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« Reply #4 on: May 17, 2007, 04:10:29 pm »
Hello, just had a an removed 4/6/07 and my facial nerve on left side isnt responding yet, left eye wont close by itself either- anyone else with similar problems and/or suggestions?
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Re: Facial Therapist List
« Reply #5 on: May 17, 2007, 08:34:58 pm »
Hi pkrohn,

Congratulations on being a "postie".  sorry to hear that you have facial paralysis.  First of all, make sure that your eye is always well-lubricated.  Do you need to cover it at night?  your recovery will depend on what has happened to your facial nerve.  Did it work right after surgery?  I had absolutlely no movement after my surgery, but now at 18 months I am getting some back to the point where I can have a small closed mouth smile.  Patience will be a word you hear a lot. 

Jean
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Re: Facial Therapist List
« Reply #6 on: May 18, 2007, 02:54:07 pm »
lube - lube - lube and more Lacri-Lube  ....
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