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Bell's Palsy

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You just don't ever realise what your facial nerves do for you, until you're without one of em. It's a flippin design flaw, poking such an important nerve that does such a lot, through that tiny hole in your bone. It's just bound to stick and go numb if it gets inflamed!

I had some ultrasound on mine, dunno if it helped or not, but at least you feel like something's being done .....
 
margie said:
I hope things start to improve soon Caroline, it must be really frustrating not being able to judge depth. Good luck with you call to NHS Direct.
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My depth perception was never brilliant, but normally i manage to not walk i nto people or cut myself.

The lady I spoke to at NHS was sympathetic, but didn't tell me anything I didn't expect. It is recorded I have asked for help.

Hubby has made me an appointment to see a different doctor tomorrow and he is comming with me
 
trophywench said:
You just don't ever realise what your facial nerves do for you, until you're without one of em. It's a flippin design flaw, poking such an important nerve that does such a lot, through that tiny hole in your bone. It's just bound to stick and go numb if it gets inflamed!

I had some ultrasound on mine, dunno if it helped or not, but at least you feel like something's being done .....
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The human body is amazing and it is hardly surprising it goes wrong sometimes. Good job I like soup and mashed potato.

My current doctor is bad at sending you for anything out of the ordinary. The doctor atthe drop in centre gave me a link to a site where I could get some exercise which have helped but my own doctor is as good as a paper bag to bail a sinking boat...

I will see how I get on tomorrow, but a change of doctors is on the cards
 
I saw the doctor (different o ne to last Monday) and I have a certificate for two more weeks off, with the option of more if I need it. I will see how I am in two weeks.

Thanks everyone for listening to whinges and for all of your support through this.
 
Caroline said:
I saw the doctor (different o ne to last Monday) and I have a certificate for two more weeks off, with the option of more if I need it. I will see how I am in two weeks.

Thanks everyone for listening to whinges and for all of your support through this.
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Glad to hear you got a more sympathetic doctor Caroline, I hope that you are feeling much better soon now that you don't have work worries on top of everything else 🙂
 
Caroline pleased you had amore tactful caring doctor today x use these 2 weeks wisly and relax and get better xx
 
Steff said:
Caroline pleased you had amore tactful caring doctor today x use these 2 weeks wisly and relax and get better xx
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There is always plenty to do round here. I am a terrible patient as I HAVE to be doing things instead of resting. Hubby falls asleep in self defence and big boy takes little feller up in the bedroom to play games.
 
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