Need your prayers

[Kwando]

Symptoms started Sunday with dry eyes. Then Sunday night when getting ready for bed I noticed that my smile was a little lopsided. After brushing I went to rinse and noticed that my lips muscles were weak and was not able to keep water in my mouth.

Didn't really think anything of it until this morning when getting ready for work. Noticed that the left side of my face was droopy. When blinking, the left eye blinks slower than the right.

My initial reaction - Did I suffer a mild stroke??? I freaked the fuck out!!

Did some searching online and found a disorder called Bell's Palsy. I had the exact symptoms.

Scheduled an appointment with the doctor today and he confirmed it. I have Bell's Palsy. It is a neurological disorder caused by damage to the seventh cranial nerve (facial nerve). Doctor says I have a very mild case. Serve cases result in total paralysis of one side of the face. Some people cannot shut their eye and are required to sleep with their eye taped shut to prevent damage to the cornea.

The doctor put me on an anti inflammatory medication. There is no real cause or cure for it. Most people with Bell's Palsy make a full recovery, some have permanent damage (worse case).

I am trying to stay positive and not let it get to me, but I can feel it when i smile or blink. All I ask is to say a small prayer that I make a full recovery.

[M@]

Damn, Simon.. I'm sorry to hear about this. I wish you the best and will definitely keep you in my prayers.

[velocity]

sorry to hear bro i was wondering where you were at work today didn't think it was anything serious. be positive & you'll def be in my prayers.

[ChewiSi]

damn bro, sorry to hear man. I'll keep you in my prayers as well.

[Kwando]

thx i hope for a speedy recovery

[ektrip]

hope u make a full recovery, my friend had the same things and he came out fine

[STIBungy]

Damn, that sucks man. I hope you have a full recovery. One of my coworkers had it before and recovered from it.

I'll give you another ride in the M5 when you get better. :D

[stu]

I went to high school with a girl who had this. I guess she also made a full recovery. Best of luck to you sir. Which side of your face if you don't mind me asking. Will this affect your shooting or driving or things like that?

[Deceptakhan]

Blessings to you. Sorry to hear this Simon. Hope you have a speedy recovery!

[81RDNK]

Just stay positive Bud. You’ll make it through.

[V8SpankR]

Your in my thoughts too man.

[303Mike]

Sorry to hear that bro. I had a family member with this and she has made a full recovery. I wish you the same speedy recovery and will keep you in my prayers.

[-=[Juztin]=-]

Damn bro, my prayers are with you as well as my family's.

[HONDA GHANDI]

We are all praying for you Simon. I have faith that your face will be back to normal in no time. :D

[Kwando]

its the left side... sleeping last night was weird. going to tape my eye shut tonight. Last time it seemed like i was awake but i got a good nights sleep.

and i have great hearing now. I can hear everything, i guess bells palsy does that to you.

today i'm not so down like yesterday.

just when i wanted my chinese eyes to open more, i can't close the left one now

[HONDA GHANDI]

:rofl:

[Evil_SpeedRacer]

That is really lame how that popped up on you like that man. You will be in our prayers my friend. I hope you have a speedy recovery Simon.

[mirror]

man that suck Simon. Hope you make a full recovery. Is Bell's Palsy hereditary?

[Conrad]

Simon, youre in my family's prayers... Sorry to hear that man!! Hope you get better soon.

[Dave_L]

Dang Simon, I'll say some prayers for you. I hope everything ends up ok! Let me know if you need anything.

[lswhitecivic]

Man that sucks Simon. My twin brother got that back in 2002 I believe. He contacted Viral Meningitis and Bell's Palsy was a side affect of that apparently. He had to sleep with tape over this eye and also had to have this goop in his eye during the day because he couldn't blink.

But like other have said he has made pretty much a full recovery. I'll keep you in my prayers.

[monicle]

I have a fried who had this exact thing happen to him. its been 7 years and hes still got it.

[asianjkim]

Sorry to hear about this. I pray that everything will turn out okay.

[john]

Wow - that's a hard one to swallow. Thoughts & prayers your way...

[pontiacrapper]

good luck kwando keep up the good spirit and you will be in our thoughts.

[BlueFang08]

Wow, sorry to hear about that. But the good thing is it looks like a good amount of people recover from it.

[Dillon]

Wow...that's terrible. :( My thoughts and prayers go out to you and I hope for a full recovery.

[Mark_H]

You know HAI has your back man.

[Kwando]

thx again everyone... it doesn't seem like it is getting worse, which is good.

[Pang]

Hope you get better mann

[jackmode9316]

Hope all is well. Best of luck to you.

[chrisbarnett01]

hope it turns out for the best!

[Eric]

Shitty way to start your week. Best of luck to you brother.

[redb20teg]

i wish you the best man

[sirtef9]

Best of Luck to you, you'll be in my Prayers.

[MrsGhandi]

I've been praying for you Simon.

Does this mean I can start calling you round eye now? ;)

[Brandon]

haha Barb.

Simon, that blows. Good luck, I'm sure you'll be fine in no time. A girl I go to school with just had this and made a full recovery.

[Kwando]

barb you are mean... making fun of special needs people!

[M@]

How long does it take to cure this typically?

[Kwando]

there is no cure... most people usually recover within a month or so... some take longer, don't at all

[Brandon]

The girl I go to school with looked like she had down syndrome for about 1-2 weeks but she's all back to normal now, about a month later.

[Kwando]

why do you think i wear a mask when i am outside...

[jackmode9316]

Do you really? Like a Luchador Mask or wat?

[Brandon]

My lady and i discussed this last night. It was agreed if she gets it, she has to wear a half mask like phantom of the opera. If she doesn't make a full recovery, I'm leaving her.

[Dave_L]

My lady and i discussed this last night. It was agreed if she gets it, she has to wear a half mask like phantom of the opera. If she doesn't make a full recovery, I'm leaving her.

You might want to think twice about leaving her. She would have 1 eye open all the time for you to bust a nut into. :D

[STIBungy]

Bwahahahahaha!!!

You might want to think twice about leaving her. She would have 1 eye open all the time for you to bust a nut into. :D

[monicle]

why do you think i wear a mask when i am outside...

so you can tell everyone youre one of the jabawokeez from that dance tv show?

[Kwando]

so you can tell everyone youre one of the jabawokeez from that dance tv show?

nice! i should order a mask and tshirt from them.

[iinvazionii]

you should try acupuncture (sp?)

[jackmode9316]

Did this go away yet?

[Kwando]

It has not gone away yet. I feel like it is getting better, but it could be that I am just getting use to it. Good thing is it hasn't gotten worse.

[Kwando]

I am noticing a slight improvement in my smile and when i blink my eyes are blinking at the same time instead of the left side being slower. It looks good!

[Dave_L]

Awesome! That's good to hear.

[M@]

Good to hear, Simon!

[Evil_SpeedRacer]

That is good news man, we wrote your name in the prayer book last Sunday BTW at our church. I am glad to hear that things are returning to normal.

[Ashton]

I am noticing a slight improvement in my smile and when i blink my eyes are blinking at the same time instead of the left side being slower. It looks good!

good thing man hopefully it goes away all together!