7-23-08: Bell's Palsy Jul 24, 2008
Published - Thursday, July 24, 2008. Tell us what you think. (La Crosse Tribune, WI)
Overview of Bell's Palsy Jul 20, 2008
Bell's palsy is characterized by paralysis of the seventh cranial nerve ... Bell's palsy involves weakness of muscles on either side of the face ... Rather, Bell's palsy is an idiopathic facial paralysis, one whose cause cannot be determined. (Suite101.com)
Lyme Disease and Ticks: Jul 13, 2008
Once infected, spirochetes travel through the blood stream and affect many organs, often burrowing into the cells, and wreaking havoc wherever they settle: They trigger arthritis; cause heart arrhythmias, (rarely) heart attack, weaken cardiac muscle; alter sensory input, motor control, disrupt thought processes, may cause paralysis of facial muscles (Bell's palsy) and other muscle groups; trigger muscle pain (myalgia), weakness, and sometimes tetany; produce rashes often with a bullseye... (Suite101.com)
9/11 JUNK SCIENCE Jun 29, 2008
As for those who do claim a 9/11-related health problem, the list of illnesses includes things like Bell's palsy, elevated blood sugar, hepatitis and psoriasis - none of which could have any connection to the terrorist attacks. Moreover, the city's analysis shows, others "claim to be suffering from cancers with established latency periods of 10 years or longer - so long they could not have been caused by environmental exposures as recent as 9/11.". (New York Post -- Opinions)
'I was never about boo hoo hoo' Jun 27, 2008
He puts this down to his brother being "semi-retarded", stressing that "I'm very protective towards my brothers." But his brother suffers from Bell's palsy, a paralysis of the facial muscles, not a mental disability. Pelzer insists book sales don't interest him - "that's yesterday's news" - yet mentions the New York Times bestseller list six times in a single hour. (Guardian Unlimited -- Books)
Half of Canadians don't treat stroke as emergency Jun 13, 2008
g. "Get help quick if you experience these symptoms) isn't enough. But I think it's more than obvious that if we look at the numbers, the majority of those who get help quickly are going to be better off than those that don't. It's common sense. KevinI agree that the warning signs are too vague. They are telling us that everytime we get a headache we should rush to the emergency department. People get headaches all the time. It makes all of the symptoms questionable. pamWe just went though a... (CTV.ca)
Exclusive Q&A: Rookie Receiver Billy Pittman May 16, 2008
for the "Insiders Only" portion of this interview, where Pittman talks about his summer suspension, overcoming Bell's Palsy and more ... for the "Insiders Only" portion of this interview, where Pittman talks about his summer suspension, overcoming Bell's Palsy and more. (ChargersUpdate.com)
Insider Exclusive: Q&A with WR Billy Pittman May 16, 2008
How did he cope with Bell's Palsy. Was Vince Young's knee really down in the National Championship. (ChargersUpdate.com)
Personal and Economic Recovery May 8, 2008
Blessedly, no. But over the weekend, I was diagnosed with a case of Bell's palsy -- a temporary weakening of facial muscles on the right side, which is caused by either a bacterial or viral infection of the seventh cranial nerve, usually from contact with a bug or bird ... The symptom of Bell's palsy is a drooping of the right side of the face -- eyelid and mouth, in particular ... Blessedly, no. But over the weekend, I was diagnosed with a case of Bell's palsy -- a temporary weakening of facial... (Townhall.com)
Missing beauty queen found safe Apr 13, 2008
Page last updated at 20:25 GMT, Saturday, 12 April 2008 21:25 UK. Kovi went missing after going to stay with a friend. (BBC News -- UK)
Bullied Teen Beauty Is Found Safe Apr 13, 2008
Kovi Dunbar, 17, was bullied at school when she had attacks of Bell's Palsy, which causes one side of the face to droop. Kovi, a finalist in Miss Teen UK, had not been seen since leaving home in Cwmbran, Wales, to visit a friend in London on April 2. (Glasgow Sunday Mail)
Appeal over teenage beauty queen Apr 12, 2008
Kovi Dunbar, 17, has been diagnosed with Bell's Palsy which causes one side of the face to droop ... She was diagnosed with Bell's Palsy soon after coming to the UK and her mother Cynthia Langeveldt entered her into a beauty competition to boost her confidence ... "The Bell's Palsy has been really difficult for her to deal with. She had to resit her GCSE year because she has been in and out of hospital," Ms Langeveldt said. (BBC News -- UK)
Fears For Missing Teenage Beauty Queen Apr 12, 2008
The teenager has represented Wales in three beauty contests despite being diagnosed with Bell's Palsy more than two years ago. The condition paralyses facial nerves and can cause one side of the face to droop. (Sky News)
Sarah Beaver Mar 15, 2008
It was Thanksgiving morning 2006 and the left side of her face and her left arm were completely paralyzed she was diagnosed with Bell's palsy ... At one time (Bell's palsy) almost stopped me from running for a state office, I didn't know how people would perceive me, said Schmidt, who grew up on a farm near Ocheyedan, Iowa ... Bell's palsy is a condition which, like in Schmidt's case, comes on suddenly and impacts the facial nerves causing temporary or permanent facial paralysis. (Sioux Falls Tri-State Neighbor, SD)
'I've always liked an unsettled life' Mar 7, 2008
It was diagnosed as Bell's palsy, but Whitehorn suspects that Lyall was shattered that his wife was offered such a prestigious job. She wondered whether to turn the offer down, deciding to accept only after a friend counselled: "If he's got a frozen face because you've been offered it, he'll be paralysed down one side if you turn it down." For all that he was an adoring husband who loved reading his wife's writing, Gavin Lyall never did get to used to being called Mr Katharine Whitehorn. (Guardian Unlimited -- Media)
Prednisolone or Acyclovir in Bell’s Palsy Jan 17, 2008
NEJM -- Prednisolone or Acyclovir in Bell's Palsy ... Prednisolone or Acyclovir in Bell's Palsy ... 18 issue)1 report that early treatment with prednisolone significantly improves the chances of complete recovery in patients with Bell's palsy, whereas no evidence of a benefit of acyclovir could be found. (New England Journal of Medicine)
FULL STORY > Jan 1, 2008
The message went, "Hey, it's Scott Van Pelt. We shared a brief but exceptionally meaningful relationship last Saturday. For what it's worth, you did pass everything on my checklist . . . as if I have any business having a checklist. At this point, I should talk to any woman who doesn't have a club foot or an amputee. If you have four limbs and you don't have Bell's palsy, I probably better just be signing up.". However, Leitch reserves his No. 1 "Loathsome" spot for Stuart Scott, who "chastised... (New York Post -- Gossip)
AMY GOODMAN: Don't hide physical imperfections Nov 1, 2007
So on Tuesday I decided to tell viewers and listeners that I was suffering from a temporary bout of Bell's palsy, that it wasn't painful and that "the doctors tell me I will be back to my usual self in the next few weeks. In the meantime, it just makes it a little harder to smile. But so does the world."Bell's palsy affects 50,000 people in the U.S. every year ... The cameraman told Wilson that I had Bell's palsy ... Walter Reed Army Medical Center was called, and Wilson was diagnosed within a... (Fresno Bee -- Opinion)
Peripheral Neuropathy Oct 28, 2007
Nerve Damage Can Cause Many Strange Symptoms. Learn about its causes and treatment options. (Suite101.com)
New treatment a cure for Bell's Palsy Oct 20, 2007
New treatment a cure for Bell's Palsy ... New treatment a cure for Bell's Palsy ... New treatment a cure for Bell's Palsy. (News-Medical.net)
Steroid confirmed effective against Bell's palsy Oct 20, 2007
Steroid confirmed effective against Bell's palsy. Thu Oct 18, 2007 2:46am IST. (Reuters India)
Steroid 'key' to palsy treatment Oct 18, 2007
George Clooney has been affected by Bell's Palsy ... A major study of Bell's Palsy found 95% of sufferers who were treated early with prednisolone completely recovered within nine months ... Bell's Palsy disproportionately affects pregnant women and people with diabetes, flu, colds and other upper respiratory ailments. (BBC News -- UK)
Corticosteroids Judged Superior for Bell's Palsy Oct 18, 2007
Corticosteroids Judged Superior for Bell's Palsy ... DUNDEE, Scotland, Oct. 17 -- Early treatment of Bell's palsy with prednisolone significantly increases the chance of a full recovery by three to nine months from facial paralysis, investigators here reported ... But another treatment touted for Bell's palsy, acyclovir (Zovirax) was no better than placebo either as monotherapy or in combination with prednisolone, according to Frank M. Sullivan, Ph. (MedPage Today)
Antiviral Won't Improve Bell's Palsy Outcome Oct 18, 2007
WEDNESDAY, Oct. 17 (HealthDay News) -- The antiviral drug acyclovir is no better at easing a form of facial paralysis called Bell's palsy than traditional treatment, a new study finds. The fact that acyclovir may not be a new, improved treatment option comes as bad news for patients, experts say, but on the other hand, many people afflicted with Bell's palsy do get better with the current regimen ... The study "will likely change practice" by convincing doctors to avoid acyclovir when treating... (Health-Finder)
Early Treatment with Prednisolone or Acyclovir in Bell’s Palsy Oct 18, 2007
NEJM -- Early Treatment with Prednisolone or Acyclovir in Bell's Palsy ... Early Treatment with Prednisolone or Acyclovir in Bell's Palsy ... e., Bell's palsy), but their effectiveness is uncertain. (New England Journal of Medicine)
Bell’s Palsy — Is Glucocorticoid Treatment Enough? Oct 18, 2007
NEJM -- Bell's Palsy -- Is Glucocorticoid Treatment Enough ... Bell's Palsy Is Glucocorticoid Treatment Enough ... 1 The remaining two thirds of cases are idiopathic (Bell's palsy). (New England Journal of Medicine)
No Thanks... Oct 6, 2007
How did having Bell's palsy affect who you are today. Spencer Navejar, Provo, UtahFreshman year in high school is a bad time to have half your face paralyzed, but it helped me develop more of a personality. (The Drudge Report)
Huntington toddler undergoes surgery for a smile Jul 13, 2007
"She is the youngest ever to undergo facial reanimation for facial paralysis," Rose said of the operation, typically reserved for adults affected by disorders such as Bell's palsy, a temporary paralysis caused by trauma to facial nerves. "Not only was she born without a smile, she has not been able to do simple activities of daily living: drinking from a cup or breathing through her nostrils," Rose said. (Newsday -- Health)
Steroids - It's just not natural Jul 6, 2007
While recovering from a second neck surgery in the mid 1990s I for lack of better word contracted Bell's Palsy. It isn't contagious but is more of a medical event that happens to some people leaving half of their face paralyzed. (La Junta Tribune Democrat, CO)
Painful odyssey, uncertain fate May 8, 2007
Muhamed now speaks slowly because of Bell's palsy brought on by stress. Sitting on a leather sofa in her neat house with Iraqi beads and cloths draped on a coffee table, she refers to the rape obliquely at first - "Something happened." Then she offers piecemeal details. (Las Vegas Sun)
READ MORE > Apr 25, 2007
It was the first time the Republican congressman had addressed metro Sioux City leaders since being diagnosed with Bell's palsy, a form of paralysis caused by malfunction of the facial nerve. In his opening remarks, King downplayed his condition. (Sioux City Journal)
King: Bell's Palsy won't slow me down Apr 19, 2007
Steve King, R-5th District, plans to continue his regular schedule while he recovers from a virus known as Bell's Palsy, his spokesman said Wednesday morning. Bell's Palsy is a temporary numbness of facial nerves, according to Brandon Lerch, King's press secretary. (Council Bluffs Daily Nonpareil, IA)
Congressman King says Bell's palsy won't stop him Apr 18, 2007
Steve King, R-Iowa, said although he is suffering from a condition called Bell's palsy, he will continue to serve his constituents in western Iowa ... The Republican, from Kiron, said Bell's palsy is very common, and that two of his sisters-in-law have suffered bouts with the condition ... Bell's palsy usually affects only one side, but King said it has affected both sides of his face. (Sioux City Journal, IO)
King stricken with Bell's Palsy Apr 18, 2007
King, a Republican from Kiron, Iowa, has been stricken with Bell's Palsy, which has caused his face to droop ... He consulted a doctor, who told King it was Bell's Palsy, a form of paralysis caused by malfunction of the facial nerve ... Two of his sisters-in-law have been stricken by Bell's Palsy, which generally is short-lived, but can last for up to a year, the congressman said. (Sioux City Journal)
Father Daniel Johnson, 77; preserved pre-Vatican II traditions in O.C. Mar 20, 2007
He also developed Bell's palsy, which paralyzed the right side of his face and spurred him to convert his favorite golf putter into a cane. After retiring at age 75, he returned to Torrance to live with his brother Gerald and play golf (over the years, he had racked up about three dozen holes-in-one). (Los Angeles Times)
Infectobesity, The Obesity Virus Mar 5, 2007
Integrative Manual Therapy for Facial Palsy, Bell's Palsy Research Foundation: from. 15. (Suite101.com)
Shingles Facial Complications Feb 15, 2007
Shingles v. Ramsay Hunt Syndrome v. Bell's Palsy ... Bell's Palsy is the resulting facial paralysis ... Shingles v. Ramsay Hunt Syndrome v. Bell's Palsy. (Suite101.com)
National research network launched to seek better treatments for brain injury, stroke and seizures Jan 29, 2007
Other studies being planned for the NETT network will address the form of "bleeding" stroke known as intracranial hemorrhage, the sudden facial-nerve paralysis known as Bell's palsy, and traumatic brain injury. Other potential studies are now being developed. (EurekAlert! -- Business News)
Councilman recovering after cancer scare pledges to serve higher power, others Jan 9, 2007
Ten years later, Bluntson developed what he thought was Bell's Palsy and was at risk for a stroke. The correct diagnosis, he later learned, was a brain aneurysm. (The Clarion-Ledger)
RH Syndrome Diagnosis/Treatment Dec 2, 2006
Ramsay Hunt Syndrome's Treatment Similar to Bell's Palsy's. Ramsay Hunt Syndrome can cause Bell's Palsy, but only the varicella-zoster (chicken pox) virus can cause RH. Treatment for these two neurological illnesses is similar ... This is determined by the facial weakness/paralysis, positive blood test for varicella-zoster virus, and lesions in the ear or mouth (not present with Bell's Palsy alone. (Suite101.com)
Mind, Body, & Spirit Nov 21, 2006
Microcurrent has been effectively used for decades to treat conditions such as Bell's Palsy and deep-tissue injuries. Through these applications, the cosmetic benefits of microcurrent were discovered. (Pensacola News Journal)
Another tick-caused disease: Bell's Palsy Aug 25, 2006
SOUTH KINGSTOWN - When AnnMarie Biegner's "almost" six-year-old daughter was diagnosed with Bell's Palsy recently, she said she was shocked to learn her daughter had contracted it through a tick bite. Bell's Palsy, which causes the facial muscles to weaken or become paralyzed, affects roughly 40,000 people in the United States a year ... The condition is not permanent, and while there are several ways to contract the virus, Bell's Palsy can manifest as a symptom of Lyme disease, said URI expert... (Naragansett Times, RI)
Lyme disease: Facing Loudoun's silent epidemic Aug 3, 2006
Doctors told her she had everything from fibromyalgia to Bell's palsy. She's had numerous surgeries to repair connective joint tissue. (Centreville Times, VA)
Andrew Lloyd Webber suffers a paralysis scare Jul 29, 2006
The condition causing Webers scare turned out to be Bell's Palsy, a viral disease has left one side of his face and left eye frozen, and Weber is in fear the condition may return. "Luckily, I was given an antidote which I still take with me when I travel in case it ever strikes again. It's a temporary condition, although I've heard of cases where it lasts two years. Said Weber. Its a nuisance, but a constant reminder of how fortunate I am that it wasn't a stroke. If I hadn't been treated... (Monsters and Critics.com)
Antibiotics effective for Lyme disease Jul 1, 2006
Lyme patients can also develop Bell's palsy, a paralysis of the muscles on one side of the face. The paralysis makes it impossible to close the eye on the affected side, and the corner of the mouth on the affected side droops. (Herald-Tribune)
Way outside the comfort zone Jun 12, 2006
" It's an instinct that has shaped his writing over 40 years. Conferring national honours on the New York playwright in 1996, the former US president Bill Clinton said Albee's life "epitomises the rebellious spirit of art" and that his plays - almost 30 of them to date - "dared us to look at ourselves in the same stark light he turned on our fears, our failings and our dreams". When Virginia Woolf debuted in 1962, before Vietnam, before the assassinations of John F.Kennedy and Martin Luther King... (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
- Matthew Modine goes hiking with John Harris May 30, 2006
" It's Sunday afternoon, and the slightly jetlagged star of such movies as Birdy, Full Metal Jacket, Married to the Mob and - oh, yes - Cutthroat Island is making his way across the fields from Hay-on-Wye to the nearby hamlet of Clyro. The sheep, buttercups and fruity-smelling mud seem to put him in his element - though as it turns out, 47-year-old Modine's bucolic side is not as strong as it used to be. Until a couple of years ago, he and his family (wife Caridad and two children) split their... (Guardian Unlimited)
See John Tory run May 22, 2006
Media strategist Peter Donolo, director of communications for prime minister Jean Chrtien, is still angry about the Conservative campaign's decision to air an ad that appeared to mock Chrtien's Bell's Palsy facial paralysis. Tory has maintained that, while he didn't see the ad, it was approved by a focus group. (Toronto Star -- Ontario)
Civil rights author Mars dies at 83 Apr 27, 2006
Mars suffered from Bell's palsy and other ailments and died Sunday, said her godson, Mark Howell. Mars was one of the few residents of rural Philadelphia, Miss. (The Advocate -- Entertainment)
The crooked smile of fortune Mar 24, 2006
After a brief but thorough exam, my doctor concluded: ''Bell's palsy, a temporary paralysis caused by a virus. You'll be fine," she said.A curious word, fine. In the mirror this morning, I watched the ancient masks of comedy and tragedy fighting for control of my face. I am -- for a few weeks, anyway -- a human question mark. Try as I might, I cannot form both sides of my mouth into my old, winning smile, nor even make both sides frown convincingly. For the moment I'll have to be agnostic on the... (Boston Globe)
Harper illness prompts false asthma report Jan 28, 2006
By contrast, no one ever seemed to know for sure what caused prime minister Jean Chrtien's partial facial paralysis, with reports running from adolescent frostbite to Bell's palsy to childhood polio. And could anyone guess Prime Minister Paul Martin's blood pressure, or Brian Mulroney's. (Globe and Mail)
Pittman's comeback Jan 2, 2006
Bell's Palsy, the doctor told him ... "I e-mailed the teacher and told him, 'I've got Bell's Palsy, I can't speak.' He called me in and said, 'Well, you're talking to me.' "I was like, 'Look at my face ... " Steady tight end David Thomas remains Young's go-to guy on the underneath stuff, or when he's in a tight spot (the senior leads the team with 40 receptions), but Pittman is unquestionably the big-play guy. He doesn't do anything fancy, but he can turn on the burners and leave a cornerback in... (SportsIllustrated.CNN)
