I know exactly how you feel. I’ve had Bell’s palsy twice. Once when I was 14 and second time at 17. I am 20 yearsold now. Ive fought through serious depression. Covid lockdown made things worse. Im still fighting to be the best version of my self since. Its permanent in my life now. I am also running now because I gained intense weight because of my depression. I am feeling abit better now… with that being said. Bells Palsy depression needs to be more aware. Alot of people have suicidal thoughts at the lowest points. But because its not recognised enough its not taken seriously.
I had bells palsy over 7 years ago and I'm left with nerve damage.. If I have a headache my face still gets sore, more than usual.. If I'm tired the droop shows more and my left side In general is more droopy or doesn't work like before the bells palsy.
I'm sorry to hear about your condition. I have several patients like your case. Acupuncture can help with the droop. It may not completely resolve it but it can manage it on a monthly basis with treatment.
Can synkenises and tightness can be reduced with the accupunture?I'm suffering from bells palsy from 10months 70%recovered does accupunture helps me to recover?
Hello! Plz reply if you got the treatment and got any sort of relief from synkinesis ? I am in the same situation right now. 70% recovered from Bell’s palsy but developed Synkinesis
This is the second month, with bels palsy. It started on 23.08.20223. The last 4 days, I have started with acupuncture? How long should i go to acupuncture?
I have been suffering from bell's palsey, since 01/09/2023, and I started accupuncture in November, 3 days a week, I have seen a good improvement, now I can close my eyes, raise my eyebrows, but I still have problems with my upper lips, could accupuncture still help me? or should I start Laser? thanks in advance
That’s good to hear it helped. Ideally I would combine laser and acupuncture for helping the remaining issues. Is the acupuncturist treating the points around the side of your mouth and lower cheek region?
@@drtoddsullivan Yes, it does, but it takes a long time to get a result. I've been ill for 4 months and 16 days, and I'm afraid I won't get my smile back.now i do accupuncture 1 day a week
Hi Doc. Todd. Last December 4, when i brush my tooth and then spit water, I feel different. Then I look at the mirror and find out that i can't close my left eye. So, i searched on google what this symptoms was. And i found out that it is a bell's palsy. So can you help me treat this kind of condition? I'm very worried for myself.
@@yawmarfo1555 the longer you wait to receive treatment the longer it takes to resolve. If you received treatment soon after it begins it can resolve in a day or week. If you wait 3-4 months to receive treatment it can a month or more of treatment to resolve the condition.
Yes it can work on long term Bell’s Palsy. It may never go away completely but it can be managed. I have several chronic cases that come in once a month or quarter to keep their symptoms under control.
@@drtoddsullivan its been 7 years i had it. I can still see my left side is a bit droopy then the right. Will accupunture and facial exercises help now to bring back symmetry or is it too late??
Hi Dr. Todd, I got a Bell’s palsy 4weeks ago and now I feel normal but still my mouth slight twist in Rt. Side. I think this problem can be solve from acupuncture. Today, I did 1st acupuncture session. It was okay but I’m wandering in one question, hope you will help me out. Dr. put needles 1st on legs, Lt) hand and face. When he put needles on face he took off after 1-3mins. The rest needles, he left for 15 mins. When I asked Dr. why do take off so quickly he said face nerve narrow. Dr.Todd, is it okay to do. How effective will it be? In your video, you kept for 15-20 mins. Please suggest me, will greatly appreciate. Thank you
Hi Deena, The treatment protocol will still work the way the doctor performed it. In my experience 15-20 minutes is the most effective but I know several practitioners that only keep the needles in a few minutes. Both ways will help stimulate the acupuncture points. The reason the other needles where kept in longer is because those acupuncture points are further away from the problem and they need longer treatment time to maximize the effectiveness. Again it’s more personal preference on how to perform the protocol. I hope your condition resolves quickly.
I know exactly how you feel. I’ve had Bell’s palsy twice. Once when I was 14 and second time at 17. I am 20 yearsold now. Ive fought through serious depression. Covid lockdown made things worse. Im still fighting to be the best version of my self since. Its permanent in my life now. I am also running now because I gained intense weight because of my depression. I am feeling abit better now… with that being said. Bells Palsy depression needs to be more aware. Alot of people have suicidal thoughts at the lowest points. But because its not recognised enough its not taken seriously.
Thank you for sharing as we are together doing the best we can to cultivate more joy and happiness and peace ❤️
I had bells palsy over 7 years ago and I'm left with nerve damage.. If I have a headache my face still gets sore, more than usual.. If I'm tired the droop shows more and my left side In general is more droopy or doesn't work like before the bells palsy.
I'm sorry to hear about your condition. I have several patients like your case. Acupuncture can help with the droop. It may not completely resolve it but it can manage it on a monthly basis with treatment.
Does this also work on someone who actually HAS Bell's Palsy....?
I had bell palsy on 1/18/2024 and i still do do you think it could help me recover faster
Yes it will help. The longer you wait to receive treatment it may slow the healing process. Hope it’s a quick recovery for you.
I had bell's palsy 2 months ago and I still have no improvement. Can accupuncture still help me? :(
Are you ok now?
Yes go for it
PPlease I'm four months with bells palsy can I still go in for Accupuncture ?
Can synkenises and tightness can be reduced with the accupunture?I'm suffering from bells palsy from 10months 70%recovered does accupunture helps me to recover?
Hello! Plz reply if you got the treatment and got any sort of relief from synkinesis ? I am in the same situation right now. 70% recovered from Bell’s palsy but developed Synkinesis
Same for me I'm at 10 months and think i developed synkenises , will try acupuncture, will let you know if it helped all symptoms 🙏
@@kajaldhayal2530 hello how are you now.does accupunture helped you to remove synkinesis
I just got Bell’s palsy really upset I am on a diet and i am starting with acupuncture hopefully it will go away:(
how is your face now
are you cured?
This is the second month, with bels palsy. It started on 23.08.20223. The last 4 days, I have started with acupuncture? How long should i go to acupuncture?
If it began in August I would give it 3-4 weeks of treatment to give it an honest trial.
I have been suffering from bell's palsey, since 01/09/2023, and I started accupuncture in November, 3 days a week, I have seen a good improvement, now I can close my eyes, raise my eyebrows, but I still have problems with my upper lips, could accupuncture still help me? or should I start Laser? thanks in advance
That’s good to hear it helped. Ideally I would combine laser and acupuncture for helping the remaining issues. Is the acupuncturist treating the points around the side of your mouth and lower cheek region?
@@drtoddsullivan Yes, it does, but it takes a long time to get a result. I've been ill for 4 months and 16 days, and I'm afraid I won't get my smile back.now i do accupuncture 1 day a week
Hi Doc. Todd.
Last December 4, when i brush my tooth and then spit water, I feel different. Then I look at the mirror and find out that i can't close my left eye. So, i searched on google what this symptoms was. And i found out that it is a bell's palsy. So can you help me treat this kind of condition? I'm very worried for myself.
same here bro but it was only one day late than yours
@@evangeline6506 Sim.
How many days for recovery
Please I’m 4months with Bell’s palsy can I still go I. For Accupuncture
Yes you can but it may take longer for it to go away. Acupuncture will help your condition.
@@drtoddsullivan thanks for the reply, longer like how many months again please ?
@@yawmarfo1555 the longer you wait to receive treatment the longer it takes to resolve. If you received treatment soon after it begins it can resolve in a day or week. If you wait 3-4 months to receive treatment it can a month or more of treatment to resolve the condition.
@@drtoddsullivan thank you
Can i do it am 4months pregnant is save
Hello
Can acupuncture work for 5 years old Bell’s palsy
Yes it can work on long term Bell’s Palsy. It may never go away completely but it can be managed. I have several chronic cases that come in once a month or quarter to keep their symptoms under control.
I live too far away to get treatment from you. Can you recommend anyone in the Tulsa, OK area??
@@drtoddsullivan its been 7 years i had it. I can still see my left side is a bit droopy then the right. Will accupunture and facial exercises help now to bring back symmetry or is it too late??
@@himanirai1874 I’ve had some chronic case that completely resolve and some that need to come in periodically to keep there symptoms under control.
@@drtoddsullivanI had bells palsy 15 years ago now I have sinkynises ... Is it helpful for sinkynises too
Hi Dr. Todd,
I got a Bell’s palsy 4weeks ago and now
I feel normal but still my mouth slight twist in Rt. Side. I think this problem can be solve from acupuncture. Today, I did 1st acupuncture session. It was okay but I’m wandering in one question, hope you will help me out. Dr. put needles 1st on legs, Lt) hand and face. When he put needles on face he took off after 1-3mins. The rest needles, he left for 15 mins. When I asked Dr. why do take off so quickly he said face nerve narrow.
Dr.Todd, is it okay to do. How effective will it be? In your video, you kept for 15-20 mins. Please suggest me, will greatly appreciate.
Thank you
Hi Deena,
The treatment protocol will still work the way the doctor performed it. In my experience 15-20 minutes is the most effective but I know several practitioners that only keep the needles in a few minutes. Both ways will help stimulate the acupuncture points. The reason the other needles where kept in longer is because those acupuncture points are further away from the problem and they need longer treatment time to maximize the effectiveness. Again it’s more personal preference on how to perform the protocol. I hope your condition resolves quickly.
Stay in your lane Chiropractors! Leave the Acupuncture treatments to the Acupuncturists who've studied more than 4 years to get their licenses!