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Brendalu

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Face Drooped
« on: September 03, 2006, 05:57:47 pm »
I was out this morning with my husband and daughter.  Very suddenly I felt  the right side of my face go numb  and it felt like my face dropped on the right side.  I asked my daughter if I looked different and with tears in her eyes she said that the right side of my face was quite a bit lower than the other side.  My AN was on the right side.  I felt my face with both hands and it felt lower on side than the other.  I looked in a mirror and it was very noticible.  Has anyone had this happen?  I have had virtually no feeling on the right side of my head since my surgery 14 months ago, but this is totally different!  Anyone out there with this "new" problem?
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Re: Face Drooped
« Reply #1 on: September 03, 2006, 06:37:30 pm »
Brenda

I can't offer any insight, but I think this is something that you need to discuss with your Doctor.
Any change, especially a noticeable one such as you described needs to be brought to your Doctor's attention.  Please consider calling him/her.  Holiday or not, the answering service should be able to contact your treating Doctor.

Please keep us posted.

Thinking of you
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Re: Face Drooped
« Reply #2 on: September 03, 2006, 06:46:31 pm »
I put a call into my PCP.  I trust her far more than the others I see.  I'm waiting for a call back, I was just hoping someone else had experienced this and it wasn't a bog deal.  Just another part of the "story".  Thank you for your post.
Hugs,
Brenda
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Re: Face Drooped
« Reply #3 on: September 04, 2006, 07:28:24 am »
Can you move your face?  Blink your eyes and smile?  If not you could have Bells Palsy.  It sounds like your 7th nerve is affected but why or how I can't say.  Was there any residual tumor that could be affecting the nerve?

Please keep us updated!

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Re: Face Drooped
« Reply #4 on: September 04, 2006, 07:44:38 am »
Hi Brenda.  I cannot state as I have not had this occurance but am in agreement with Raydean.  My hope is that you got the call back from your PCP and please keep us updated. It may just be a temporary after affect and keeping fingers crossed that is the case.

Will look for your updates... and hang in there.

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Re: Face Drooped
« Reply #5 on: September 04, 2006, 07:55:08 am »
Hi Brenda,

Sorry this has happened to you.  I'm sure this is scary.  Let us know and I'm sending you my best wishes!!

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Re: Face Drooped
« Reply #6 on: September 04, 2006, 08:06:30 am »
There is only eye movement on the right side of my face (thank you God for at least that).  I am seeing both doctors tomorrow.  I don't want to sit in the waiting room at the hospital for ten hours today.  I'm just going to rest today and was told to not take any meds today.  That should be fun!  That you for all of your replies and best wishes.  They help more than anything.  My bottom lip is twitching like crazy.  I am a sight!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Re: Face Drooped
« Reply #7 on: September 04, 2006, 09:50:09 am »
Brenda,

I am so sorry this is happening and as Phyl said hope that it is only temporary.  Please let us know what happens tomorrow.  I will be thinking of you and wishing you well.

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Re: Face Drooped
« Reply #8 on: September 04, 2006, 10:07:59 am »
Brenda:

I don't know a whole lot about Bells Palsy but the two people I know that had it said it came on sudden.  Both of them were symptom free within a week or 10 days.  I do hope you find answers tomorrow.  Keep us posted.

Thinking of you,  Kathy
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Re: Face Drooped
« Reply #9 on: September 05, 2006, 10:21:42 am »
My sister had bells palsy.  Started out of the blue and left out of the blue so lets hope yours will do the same!
Please keep us posted on what the doctor says!
Sening big hugs and lots of prayers your way!
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Re: Face Drooped
« Reply #10 on: September 05, 2006, 03:18:34 pm »
Two doctors both think I had a TI.  I have an MRI scheduled for tomorrow.......I hate them.........big dose of Valium first, then a couple of other things that I'm not sure why.  I will let you know.  Also, my right pupil is huge and the left one is tiny and my lip is still twitiching.  Very weird!!!  My shrink noticed the twitch and the pupil.  I'll inform you all as soon as I know more.
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Re: Face Drooped
« Reply #11 on: September 05, 2006, 03:40:57 pm »
Hang in there Brenda!

I remember that you said ou hated the MRI.  You will get through it with the valium!!!

Just take care and keep us updated.  My prayer is that you will get better very soon.

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Re: Face Drooped
« Reply #12 on: September 05, 2006, 04:29:45 pm »
Sorry to seem dense but what is a TI?  I hope nothing serious?
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Re: Face Drooped
« Reply #13 on: September 05, 2006, 05:23:02 pm »
Brendalu50:

Is that a mini stroke?  TIA's they call them?  That is not fair at all.  Please let us know how it goes.  I am praying for you too. 

Kathy

ps:  you must not like the MRI's I take it?
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Re: Face Drooped
« Reply #14 on: September 05, 2006, 06:37:43 pm »
I'm praying for you Brenda

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