I’m almost 4 months now since I had bell palsy it was a terrible 😢 thanks to you, I reach out to your videos two months ago and since then there has been a good improvement now. I’m all the way from Ghana 🇬🇭
This is so accurate, specially when my provider said "you will just have to wait it out" . Which made me sad 😢. Well it's been 8 months, I now have facial movement, but with synkinesis , and I've seen 2 physical therapist, and yes they both just printed me facial exercises from Google. But after watching a few of your videos , and trying of some of the massages, I felt a major difference in my face muscles. I am looking forward to more information, and considering a consultation with you. Thank you, doctor!
My rubbish doctors in Canada could not tell if I had Ramsey hunt or Bell’s palsy. They only gave me steroids and no antibiotics. I remember I had red dots in my ear and I could not hear or taste properly. I had acupuncture with moving needles and Ayurvedic medicines, which helped alot . Things started to improve after 6 months. The Canadian doctors were rubbish. It’s now been 1.5 years, I’m 95% back to normal but my eye is tight when I smile. Maybe that’s syneisis But you cannot tell. All I can say is just try try try, don’t rely on GPs. This was a very horrible experience for me, but thank you for you videos, they helped me alot in that bad time. I am also vegetarian and I think I lacked B12, I feel taking a lot of B12 has helped too. Thank you once again, it’s was a very tough time for me.
well antibiotics don't help with that, antivirals might be what you meant. what you are describing sounds like synkinesis. have you done facial rehab? performed targeted stretching? been coached in neuromuscular retraining activities to decrease the effect of your synkinesis? that is where I would start...
I'm in Canada too and I have had nothing but disappointing experience after another. Nobody and I mean NOBODY in the medical field in my province can help or direct me to a specialist. I simply cannot believe there are no facial specialists that exist in this field. Last doctor told me to see a neurologist. Nope. Don't plan to. I'm done.
This was an Excellent video. I have facial paralysis due to brain tumor. Now 6 months of recovery. Now the Dr sending me for facial therapy ! So you are right on point with what I am going through. Thank you.
I was diagnosed with Bell's palsy for over 10 years ago. It has greatly improved with exercises, but now I know it is called synkinese. I want my smile back. Are their special exercises that I can do or is there no hope of correcting this problem. If it can be corrected who do I see to help me. Thank you
No special "Exercises"...what you need to work on depends on your presentation, which is unique... stretching what is tight, and retraining movement after more movement is allowed from stretching
I heard you say electric stimulation is not a good thing for bells or ramsay hunt . My acupuncturist is doing electroacupuncture… is that a good thing to do or would you stick to basic acupuncture? 2nd time with facial paralysis this year so i would really like to know ? Thank you
Hello doctor i have been recovered from bells palsey in 2 months but now my lip move little when i blink my eye forcefully Do I need to see a doctor again?
I got Bells Palsy over 5+ years ago. I never got proper treatment for it. 5+ years later i still have Synkinesis. I'd say my face is about 85-90% normal. Do you think it's too late to improve to get it closer to 100?
I had bells palsy’s 1.5 year ago I am recover 90% but I have a prbm in lower lips while smiling and have a tightness in neck, eye and lower lips. Please help me to get normal well I am from India please help me to get back my face sir.
I had a Bell's palsy 5 year ago . My left side of the face gets affected, now my affected side is getting lifted compare to normal side .. please suggest some stretching or exercise
Hi doctor , i just noticed I have synkinesis and it become worse every hour 💔 , plz tell me should I continue physical therapy (tens ) , i am 4 months diagnosed balls palsy
TENS is not physical therapy, it is for pain , not muscular contraction....and the use of electrical stimulation is a contraindication with synkinesis. It is making your synkinesis worse.
I’m almost 4 months now since I had bell palsy it was a terrible 😢 thanks to you, I reach out to your videos two months ago and since then there has been a good improvement now.
I’m all the way from Ghana 🇬🇭
This is so accurate, specially when my provider said "you will just have to wait it out" . Which made me sad 😢. Well it's been 8 months, I now have facial movement, but with synkinesis , and I've seen 2 physical therapist, and yes they both just printed me facial exercises from Google. But after watching a few of your videos , and trying of some of the massages, I felt a major difference in my face muscles. I am looking forward to more information, and considering a consultation with you. Thank you, doctor!
Thank you
Hello! thanks for your comment and glad the advice are helping!
My rubbish doctors in Canada could not tell if I had Ramsey hunt or Bell’s palsy. They only gave me steroids and no antibiotics. I remember I had red dots in my ear and I could not hear or taste properly. I had acupuncture with moving needles and Ayurvedic medicines, which helped alot . Things started to improve after 6 months. The Canadian doctors were rubbish. It’s now been 1.5 years, I’m 95% back to normal but my eye is tight when I smile. Maybe that’s syneisis But you cannot tell. All I can say is just try try try, don’t rely on GPs. This was a very horrible experience for me, but thank you for you videos, they helped me alot in that bad time. I am also vegetarian and I think I lacked B12, I feel taking a lot of B12 has helped too. Thank you once again, it’s was a very tough time for me.
well antibiotics don't help with that, antivirals might be what you meant. what you are describing sounds like synkinesis. have you done facial rehab? performed targeted stretching? been coached in neuromuscular retraining activities to decrease the effect of your synkinesis? that is where I would start...
I'm in Canada too and I have had nothing but disappointing experience after another. Nobody and I mean NOBODY in the medical field in my province can help or direct me to a specialist. I simply cannot believe there are no facial specialists that exist in this field. Last doctor told me to see a neurologist. Nope. Don't plan to. I'm done.
@@Canadiana71where are you located? I know several facial therapists in Canada.
I also help people via online consultation
@@Canadiana71 I know several facial therapist in Canada. What province are you located in?
@@ButheauPhysiotherapy Ontario.
This was an Excellent video. I have facial paralysis due to brain tumor. Now 6 months of recovery. Now the Dr sending me for facial therapy ! So you are right on point with what I am going through. Thank you.
Wishing you the best in your recovery.
Very informative thank you
I was diagnosed with Bell's palsy for over 10 years ago. It has greatly improved with exercises, but now I know it is called synkinese. I want my smile back. Are their special exercises that I can do or is there no hope of correcting this problem. If it can be corrected who do I see to help me. Thank you
No special "Exercises"...what you need to work on depends on your presentation, which is unique... stretching what is tight, and retraining movement after more movement is allowed from stretching
I do stretching everyday this helps
@@Pbuh343T24 you can do 1 or 2 times a day
I heard you say electric stimulation is not a good thing for bells or ramsay hunt . My acupuncturist is doing electroacupuncture… is that a good thing to do or would you stick to basic acupuncture? 2nd time with facial paralysis this year so i would really like to know ? Thank you
Stick to normal acupuncture if it is helping
Hello doctor i have been recovered from bells palsey in 2 months but now my lip move little when i blink my eye forcefully Do I need to see a doctor again?
yes. you could have synkinesis.
@@ButheauPhysiotherapy So when i will go to doctor it will stop here or progress more
As i have stretched my face so much to loose face fat
@@ManoChaudhry-fx3vr i have no idea. I have not assessed you
I got Bells Palsy over 5+ years ago. I never got proper treatment for it. 5+ years later i still have Synkinesis. I'd say my face is about 85-90% normal. Do you think it's too late to improve to get it closer to 100?
no it is not. I have seen people improve several decades after the onset of their facial palsy.
@@ButheauPhysiotherapy thank you so much for your response. I'm feeling more hopeful now. Thank you again. 🙏🏻💕
Contact information please.
Recently afflicted with Bells Palsy, need help Thank you.
butheauphysio.com
I had bells palsy’s 1.5 year ago I am recover 90% but I have a prbm in lower lips while smiling and have a tightness in neck, eye and lower lips. Please help me to get normal well I am from India please help me to get back my face sir.
what is a prbm?
this information is not enough to help you. I cannot treat you via social media
I had a Bell's palsy 5 year ago . My left side of the face gets affected, now my affected side is getting lifted compare to normal side .. please suggest some stretching or exercise
Sorry it's 4 years
Have you gone through all my videos yet?
No
Hi doctor , i just noticed I have synkinesis and it become worse every hour 💔 , plz tell me should I continue physical therapy (tens ) , i am 4 months diagnosed balls palsy
TENS is not physical therapy, it is for pain , not muscular contraction....and the use of electrical stimulation is a contraindication with synkinesis. It is making your synkinesis worse.