1. Bell's Palsy Home Page - National Centers For Facial Paralysis - Specialists In bells palsy Treastments The National Centers For Facial Paralysis, Inc. (Specialists in the Rehabilitation of Paralyzed Facial Muscle), are offices dedicated to the rehabilitation of paralyzed http://www.bellspalsy.com/

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2. Bell's Palsy InfoSite & Forums: Bells Palsy / Facial Paralysis FAQs bells palsy, Ramsey Hunt syndrome and facial paralysis information Causes, symptoms, residual effects, treatment and exercises. WHAT IS BELL S PALSY? http://www.bellspalsy.ws/

Visitor# WHAT IS BELL'S PALSY? Bells palsy is a condition that causes the facial muscles to weaken or become paralyzed. It's caused by trauma to the 7th cranial nerve, and is not permanent. WHY IS IT CALLED BELL'S PALSY? The condition is named for Sir Charles Bell, a Scottish surgeon who studied the nerve and its innervation of the facial muscles 200 years ago. HOW COMMON IS BELL'S PALSY? Bells palsy is not as uncommon as is generally believed. Worldwide statistics set the frequency at just over .02% of the population (with geographical variations). In human terms this is 1 of every 5000 people over the course of a lifetime and 40,000 Americans every year. IS BELL'S PALSY ALWAYS ON THE SAME SIDE? The percentage of left or right side cases is approximately equal, and remains equal for recurrences. IS THERE ANY DIFFERENCE BECAUSE OF GENDER OR RACE? The incidence of Bells palsy in males and females, as well as in the various races is also approximately equal. The chances of the condition being mild or severe, and the rate of recovery is also equal. WHAT CONDITIONS CAN INCREASE THE CHANCE OF HAVING BELL'S PALSY?

3. Bells Palsy bells palsy Menu. This is a webforum to discuss and comment on bells palsy http://neuro-www.mgh.harvard.edu/forum/BellsPalsyMenu.html

Bells Palsy Menu This is a webforum to discuss and comment on Bells Palsy. Click here to Enter a new Neurology WebForum article... This Web Forum is not moderated in any sense. Anyone on the Internet can post articles or reply to previously posted articles, and they may do so anonymously. Therefore, the opinions and statements made in all articles and replies do not represent the official opinions of MGH and MGH Neurology. Neither is MGH or MGH Neurology responsible for the content of any articles or replies. No messages are screened for content. - Very Important Message! - Please Click Here to Read Current Posts: Oct 10, 1997 to Present Useful Websites can be found and posted here! Nat'l Center for Facial Paralysis (1/14/00) 9:56 AM Fan Breeze Triggers Bell's Palsy? (1/14/00) 4:56 AM ~*BELL'S PALSY EXERCISES *~ (1/13/00) 4:52 AM ... New Bell's Palsy Book Available (10/12/97) 12:22 AM IMPORTANT: If this page seems to be missing recently added documents, click the "Reload Page" button on your Web Browser to update the menu. Return to the main Neurology WebForum Page.

4. Is Tegretol Used For Bells Palsy???? The Neurology and Neurosurgery Forum ask the doctor medical forum for patients hosted by Med Help Intl. http://www.medhelp.org/perl6/neuro/archive/7497.html

Questions in The Neurology Forum are being answered by doctors from The Cleveland Clinic , consistently ranked one of the best hospitals in America. Subject: Is Tegretol used for Bells Palsy Topic Area: Bell's Palsy Forum: The Neurology and Neurosurgery Forum Question Posted By: Yvette in Tx. on Tuesday, August 18, 1998 MY DAD IS 50, DIABETIC AND THIS IS HIS SECOND TIME WITH BP, I AM VERY CONCERN FOR HIM IT SEEMS THAT HE IS NOT MAKING ANY PROGRESS. HE LIVES NEAR HARLINGEN, TX AND I LIVE NEAR HOUSTON TX. HE REALLY DOESN'T UNDERSTAND THE DOCTORS SO I DONT HAVE CORRECT INFORMATION. I DO KNOW THAT HE HASNT HAD AN MRI, THIS TIME ITS THE LEFT SIDE OF HIS FACE, HE TAKES MEDICATION FOR DIABETES, WHICH AGAIN I AM NOT AWARE OF WHAT KIND OF MEDICATION IT IS. HE DOESNT KNOW TO WHAT EXTEND IS THE DAMAGE OR WHAT NERVE IS DAMAGED. I AM AWARE THAT HE WAS PRESCRIBED TEGRETOL. I MYSELF DONT KNOW WHAT QUESTIONS TO ASK A DOCTOR NOR WHAT KIND OF DOCTOR HE SHOULD BE SEEING. IS TEGRETOL, OF WHAT YOU HAVE SEEN, HAS IT EVER HELPED ANYONE WITH BP? I WOULD REALLY APPRECIATE ANY INFORMATION YOU CAN GIVE ME. THANK YOU!

5. Hardin MD : Bells Palsy From the University of Iowa, the *best* lists of Internet sources in bells palsy. bells palsy. " We list the best sites that list the sites" bells palsy Pictures Open Directory Project Health Cranial nerve diseases bells palsy http://www.lib.uiowa.edu/hardin/md/bellspalsy.html

Bells Palsy "We list the best sites that list the sites" Site Map Diseases Home Free Articles in PubMed Search Hardin MD See also: Home Neurology Hearing Disorders All links on this page hand-checked Popular Women's Health Dermatology Nursing Pharm Infect Disease AIDS +Pictures Cold Sores +Pictures Cytomegalovirus +Pictures Dizziness Pictures Ear Infection +Pictures Ear, Nose, Throat Epstein-Barr Virus +Pictures Eye Diseases +Pictures Herpes Pictures Kawasaki Disease +Pictures Lyme Disease Pictures Medical Pictures Neuralgia ... Shingles +Pictures Bells Palsy Pictures Open Directory Project : Health : ... Cranial nerve diseases : Bell’s palsy (Other versions: Google AOL MEDLINE plus Bell’s palsy National Library of Medicine LookSmart : Bell’s palsy Yahoo : Bell’s palsy Bells Palsy Pictures MEDLINEplus Health Encyclopedia : Bell's palsy A.D.A.M. / National Library of Medicine Bell's palsy compared to stroke Foundation for Blood Research, Scarborough, Maine Bell's palsy Yale Univ What is Bell's palsy?

6. Bells Palsy - Neurologychannel bells palsy is caused by damage to the seventh cranial nerve, the facial nerve, resulting in weakness or paralysis on one side of the face. bells palsy onset is usually sudden. Bells BELL'S PALSY. Overview. Causes. Risk Factors Back Pain. Bell's Palsy. Carpal Tunnel. Syndrome. Cephalic Disorders. Cerebral Palsy. CharcotMarie-Tooth http://www.neurologychannel.com/bellspalsy

Home Search SiteMap Ask the Dr. ... Medical Store advertisement BELL'S PALSY Overview Causes Risk Factors Diagnosis ... Find a Neurologist CONDITIONS ADHD ALS Alzheimer's Disease Autism ... Carpal Tunnel Syndrome Cephalic Disorders Cerebral Palsy Charcot-Marie-Tooth Disease Chronic Pain Dementia Encephalitis Epilepsy ... Guillain-Barre Syndrome Headache Huntington's Disease Hydrocephalus Lou Gehrig's Disease ... Traumatic Brain Injury Vertigo TREATMENT OPTIONS Botulinum Toxin Therapy Epidural Injection Trigger Point Injection Vagus Nerve Stimulation RESOURCES neurologychannelMD Clinical Trials Links MDLocator ... What Is a Neurologist? Videos ABOUT US Healthcommunities.com Pressroom Testimonials print this ... email this Overview Bell’s palsy is a neurological disorder caused by damage to the seventh cranial nerve, also known as the facial nerve, which results in weakness or paralysis on one side of the face. The paralysis causes distortion of facial features and interferes with normal functions, such as closing the eye and eating. The onset of Bell’s palsy is usually sudden. Many people wake up in the morning and find that one side of their face is paralyzed. Patients often fear that they have suffered a stroke , but Bell’s palsy is not related to stroke. Milder symptoms include tingling around the lips or a dry eye, and usually progress quickly, reaching maximum severity in 48 hours or less.

7. Bell's Palsy Information Center General Information About Bell's Palsy. Treatment. Recovery. Support. Additional Links bells palsy Network I put this link up before but do so again because it has a forum page that http://www.alaska.net/~gruv/bells.htm

Introduction Hello and Welcome! Since you are here I am assuming you have Bell's, know someone who does or have a general interest. Whatever the reason, I'm glad you've come to visit. There are some wonderful sites and information already created and available on the Internet and I don't intend to duplicate any of that information. What I want to accomplish with this page is arrange it in a way that flows logically and provides information, answers questions, relevant links, talks about options and provides support to those who need it. The areas I've focused on include: General Information About Bell's Palsy Treatment Recovery Support Additional Links My name is Cathy and I have had Bells twice so far - once on each side of my face. The first time in November 1989 and secondly March 1999. It is a frightening and frustrating experience, however I am living proof that it can be beat ~ actually thousands recover ~ and many in under 2 months ~ some sooner, some later and to varying degrees but the odds are good! It's important to stay positive, relaxed, informed and take an active role in your care. The Internet is a wonderful source of information and support. However, be careful with whatever information you find ~ including this page of mine. Information should not be considered medical advice or expert opinion. Many people have taken the time to put information out on Bell's, some in the form of research and studies and others with their experiences. My page will attempt to link you to as much as I have been able to find!! It will also offer my personal view on many areas associated with Bells as well as from the many contacts I've made on line. Again ~ take it for whatever you feel it is worth, the intent is good, the information may be helpful. Learn as much as you can, get professional advice and make your own choices in your care and recovery.

8. Bell's Palsy InfoSite & Forums: Bells Palsy / Facial Paralysis Treatment Treatment exercises for bells palsy, Ramsey Hunt syndrome and other types of facial paralysis. Active Bell s Palsy forum chatroom for support. http://www.bellspalsy.ws/treatment.htm

THE DIAGNOSIS ... Bell's palsy is a diagnosis of exclusion. During the first visit to a doctor, questions will be asked, and tests may be ordered. These procedures will help the doctor determine the cause of the facial weakness, or rule out conditions which are known to be linked to facial paralysis. When no underlying cause is found, Bells palsy is the diagnosis. For example, blisters in the ear or mouth, dizziness or reduced hearing on the affected side may suggest a diagnosis of Ramsey Hunt syndrome. Slowly progressing paralysis, weakness in areas other than the face, an enlarged parotid gland or paralysis that spares the eye and brow are also among the symptoms may indicate the presence of an underlying condition requiring additional medical attention. After taking a history and carefully observing the symptoms, tests that may be ordered include various blood tests, MRI, or CAT scan. These tests shouldn't be a cause for concern. They will either add conviction to a diagnosis of Bell's palsy, or provide the physician with the information needed to proceed in another direction. Facial paralysis is a result of nerve damage, and many people look no further for help than to a neurologist. Patients may be unaware that the condition also falls into the realm of otolaryngology, and that (ENTs) are generally quite knowledgeable in diagnostics and treatment.

9. ABSTRACTS Bells Palsy Treatment with acyclovir and prednisone compared with prednisone alone a doubleblind, randomized, controlled trial. Abstract of a study by Dr. Adour and others. http://192.215.104.222/obgyn/cobra/cobra/TEXT/ABSTRACTS/bells.htm

10. Bells Palsy - How To Recover Your Facial Muscles From Bells Palsy - Recovery Pro Personal account of Bell's Palsy by a sufferer of the condition. http://www.integratetheweb.com/bells/index.html

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12. The Bells Palsy Network - Bell's Palsy FAQ The Bell's Palsy Network is your Online Source for Bell's Palsy Information. Includes Forum, FAQ, Links and Bell's Palsy Book Ordering Information. WHAT IS BELL'S PALSY? It is a partial facial eighty percent of Bell's palsy suffers will have a complete CAN BELL'S PALSY RECUR? Yes, about twenty percent of http://www.bellspalsy.net/faq.htm

13. What Is Facial Paralysis/Bell's Palsy? - National Centers For Facial Paralysis - bells palsy Treastments The National Centers For Facial Paralysis, Inc. The most common cause of facial paralysis is Bell s palsy. http://www.bellspalsy.com/facialparalysis.htm

What is Facial Paralysis and What are the Causes? Symptoms of Facial Paralysis Recovery and Residual Cases Treatment What is Facial Paralysis and What are the Causes? The most common cause of facial paralysis is Bell's palsy. Bell's palsy is an idiopathic "viral" attack on the facial nerve occurring in approximately 11 persons out of 10,000. The virus most commonly associated with Bell's palsy is the Herpes Simplex-1 Virus (known as HS1). Recent studies show strong clinical evidence that HS1 is the primary cause of previously known idiopathic Bell's palsy. Nearly 80% of all Bell's palsy patients studies were found to have this virus present. Other possible causes of facial paralysis include (but are not limited to): Infection Lyme Disease Neoplastic Acoustic Neuroma ) or other tumors, i.e. parotid glomus jugulare , facial, etc. Trauma Birth Mobius Syndrome Neurologic Gullian-Barre Syndrome Metabolic Toxic Symptoms of Facial Paralysis The paralysis is usually unilateral but is it not uncommon for bilateral involvement. Most paralyses are a once in a lifetime event, however it is not uncommon for patients to experience multiple attacks. Following the first attack, the facial

14. Bells Palsy - Symptoms & Diagnosis - Neurologychannel The most common symptoms of bell s palsy are facial weakness or paralysis, a dry eye or mouth, and problems tasting. Bell disorders. http://www.neurologychannel.com/bellspalsy/symptoms.shtml

Home Search SiteMap Ask the Dr. ... Medical Store advertisement BELL'S PALSY Overview Causes Risk Factors Diagnosis ... Find a Neurologist CONDITIONS ADHD ALS Alzheimer's Disease Autism ... Carpal Tunnel Syndrome Cephalic Disorders Cerebral Palsy Charcot-Marie-Tooth Disease Chronic Pain Dementia Encephalitis Epilepsy ... Guillain-Barre Syndrome Headache Huntington's Disease Hydrocephalus Lou Gehrig's Disease ... Traumatic Brain Injury Vertigo TREATMENT OPTIONS Botulinum Toxin Therapy Epidural Injection Trigger Point Injection Vagus Nerve Stimulation RESOURCES neurologychannelMD Clinical Trials Links MDLocator ... What Is a Neurologist? Videos ABOUT US Healthcommunities.com Pressroom Testimonials print this ... email this Signs and Symptoms The most common symptoms are facial weakness or paralysis, a dry eye or mouth, and problems tasting. The severity of symptoms depends on the extent of facial nerve damage and varies from mild weakness to complete paralysis. Bell’s palsy usually affects both the upper and lower parts on one side of the face. Both sides of the face are affected in less than 1% of cases. Symptoms usually come on suddenly, often following recovery from a recent upper respiratory infection or other virus. Several hours before the onset of facial weakness, many people experience pain behind the ear or in the back of the head. In addition to paralysis, other symptoms include:

15. Bell's Palsy bells palsy. Please read our disclaimer. There is a slightly higher incidence in the winter. bells palsy has numerous potential causes. http://www.neuro.nwu.edu/meded/CRANIAL/bells.html

BELLS PALSY Please read our . Most recent revision 5/2001. Bell's palsy is an acquired weakness of one side of the face, due to an injury to the facial nerve . The symptoms on the affected side typically include inability to close the eye, to smile, wrinkle the forehead and whistle. Speech may be mildly slurred. Tearing occurs because the eye does not close completely. Taste sensation may be diminished on the front half of the tongue. Sounds may appear louder on the affected side (hyperacusis) this may be caused by paralysis of the stapedius muscle but also occurs independantly. Papillitis may be seen of the fungiform papillae of the affected side. Bell's palsy usually develops over hours to days. The peak involvement usually happens within several days. Mild pain behind the ear is common at onset, as is a subjective sensation of "numbness" of the affected side. Usually it is first noticed when a persons observes it in a mirror, or on eating because food tends to collect between the cheek and gums. How common is Bell's palsy ?

16. Bell's Palsy Resource Center Bell s Palsy Resource Center. Our web site offers free information and links about Bell s Palsy. Webforum Webforum to discuss and comment on bells palsy. http://www.findinfo.com/bellspalsy.htm

Bell's Palsy Resource Center Our web site offers free information and links about Bell's Palsy. Click on any of the underlined links below for more information. Our Sponsor: This site was updated on June 3, 2003. General Information MedicineNet.Com Facial Nerve Problems Forum. Bell's Palsy Network Facial Nerve Disorders An online brochure from The American Academy of Otolaryngology. Doctor, What is Bell's Palsy? Insight into facial nerve problems. The National Centers For Facial Paralysis, Inc. Research Document Bell's Palsy General Summary. Grand Rounds Archives This information is intended for use by doctors and other health care professionals. Bell's Palsy A fairly technical article. Chat Rooms, Forums, Bulletin Boards Bell's Palsy Network Live CHAT! Scheduled chat will be at 3pm Eastern Time, every Sunday. Webforum Webforum to discuss and comment on Bells Palsy. Interactive Bulletin Board Management of Bell's palsy. Neurology and Neurosurgery Forum Questions in this forum answered by doctors from The Cleveland Clinic Foundation. The Bell's Palsy board Personal Stories Diary of Bell's Palsy Jim Power's 32 week Bell's Diary.

17. MedlinePlus: Bell's Palsy bells palsy (Patient Education Institute) - requires Flash plug-in Also available in Spanish; Doctor, What Is Bell s Palsy? View slideshow on bells palsy. http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/bellspalsy.html

@import url(http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/images/advanced.css); Skip navigation Other health topics: A B C D ... List of All Topics Bell's Palsy Contents of this page: From the NIH General/Overviews Diagnosis/Symptoms Rehabilitation ... Children Search MEDLINE for recent research articles on Bell's Palsy You may also be interested in these MedlinePlus related pages: Brain and Nervous System From the National Institutes of Health Bell's Palsy (National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke) - Short Summary General/Overviews Bell's Palsy (Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research) Bells Palsy (Patient Education Institute) - - requires Flash plug-in Also available in: Spanish Doctor, What Is Bell's Palsy? Insight into Facial Nerve Problems (American Academy of OtolaryngologyHead and Neck Surgery) Diagnosis/Symptoms Electromyography and Nerve Conduction Velocities (Muscular Dystrophy Association) Symptoms (Bell's Palsy Information Site) Rehabilitation Facial Exercises (Bell's Palsy Information Site) Facial Retraining (Bell's Palsy Information Site) Specific Conditions/Aspects Bell's Palsy: Will Local Anesthetic Worsen It?

18. Bell's Palsy - Information / Diagnosis / Treatment / Prevention Bell s Palsy. ABSTRACTS bells palsy Treatment with acyclovir and prednisone compared with prednisone alone a doubleblind, randomized, controlled trial. http://www.healthcyclopedia.com/neurological-disorders/cranial-nerve-diseases/be

Home Health cyclopedia All Topics by Category The Good Health Search Engine Health Conditions A-Z Gurus ... cranial nerve diseases > bell's palsy Bell's Palsy Information / Diagnosis / Treatment / Prevention External links (marked with an arrow ) open in a new window. This site is a web directory and does not offer medical advice. We cannot take responsibility for information found on listed sites. This Page Medical Definition Health Portals Health News Web Directory: Medical Definition: University of Newcastle-upon-Tyne Medical Dictionary: "Bell's palsy" Health Portals: MayoClinic.com Health News: Search millions of published articles for news on Bell's Palsy Modern Medicine Aging The Ardell Wellness Report HealthFacts Medical Post Medical Update Men's Health and the National Women's Health Report Note: Subscription required to access the full text of articles. Web Directory: ABSTRACTS: Bells Palsy Treatment with acyclovir and prednisone compared with prednisone alone: a double-blind, randomized, controlled trial. Abstract of a study by Dr. Adour and others. Acute Idiopathic Facial Palsy Information about Bell's palsy, including clinical features, differential diagnosis of seventh cranial nerve weakness, prognosis, treatment and further reading.

19. Bell's Palsy In Children - Keep Kids Healthy Conditions Main Diseases and Conditions Bell s Palsy. Bell s Palsy. Children commonly get bells palsy, a condition that causes one side of their face to be paralyzed. http://www.keepkidshealthy.com/welcome/conditions/bellpalsy.html

Bookstore Site Map Contact Us Help ... What's New? Search this site: Advanced Search Free Newsletters Main Menu Useful Tools Index of Topics Pediatric Problems New! Parenting Tips Symptom Guide Nutrition Immunizations ... Web Links Online Resources What's New Reviews New! Growth Charts Online Forums Vaccine Schedule Baby Names Guide ... Height Calculator Newsletters: Subscribe to get free news, tips and updates. Recommend Us tell a friend about us or email this page to a friend Main Diseases and Conditions Bell's Palsy Children commonly get Bells palsy, a condition that causes one side of their face to be paralyzed. It usually occurs about two weeks after a viral infection, especially after infection with the Epstein-Barr (the virus that causes mononucleosis) or herpes simplex virus (a common cause of fever blisters) or after having Lyme disease. Bell palsy is thought to be an allergic or immune reaction to having one of these viruses. Children with Bells palsy may have pain or tingling in their ear, then, the upper and lower part of one side of their face will become paralyzed (this happens very quickly, usually within hours), they will be unable to close their eye and their mouth will droop in the corner (this is all on the same side of their face). They will have a normal sense of touch and sensation on that side of their face, although they may lose their sense of taste on the front part of their tongue. There is no treatment for Bells palsy, and although commonly used in adults, steroids are not routinely used in the treatment of children with Bell palsy. Most children will recover without any problems within two to four weeks. Some children will recover and have very mild weakness in the muscles on that side of their face and a few will remain paralyzed.

20. Bell's Palsy Hub Bell s Palsy by F. LaVenuta, MD. The significance Sciences. bells palsy by Timothy C. Hain, MD Northwestern University Medical School. Facial http://www.healthubs.com/bell/

Bell's palsy is a form of facial paralysis resulting from damage to the 7th (facial) cranial nerve. It is characterised by a droopy appearance around the eye and mouth on the affected side of the face. In addition to one-sided facial paralysis with possible inability to close the eye, symptoms of Bell's palsy may include pain, tearing, drooling, hypersensitivity to sound in the affected ear, and impairment of taste. The risk of Bell's palsy increases with each decade of life, and diabetics are at a higher risk than the general population. Acne Allergy Antibiotics Antioxidants ... NINDS Bell's Palsy Information Page - by The National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke, National Institutes of Health. Bell's palsy by MEDLINEplus Medical Encyclopedia - updated by Galit Kleiner-Fisman, M.D., FRCP(C), Department of Neurology, University of Toronto, Toronto, Ontario, Canada. Bell's Palsy by F. LaVenuta, M.D. The significance of a human smile: Observations on Bell's palsy Bell's Palsy Information Page - by Sean Roesler , MS IV, University of North Dakota School of Medicine and Health Sciences.

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