xRedartedx urban dictionary. And me “acting” is actually me being younger, I’m not even if age. Idk where you come from but we say lowkey and highkey all the time. But thxx
I think him and coyote are spiritually connected so when coyote gets stung by insects it affected him Edit: If anyone wants to follow my twitch I would highly appreciate it. My name is fa_flick
ItzLayla it’s insane. Same thing happened to my husband when he was in highschool... he didn’t want to go to school and skipped for a week... but he recovered and it’s amazing. Crazy that these things happen. And it’s more often than we know
I have had it. It is horrible I had to take multiple steroids. And it took 6 months to heal with just hope it works. Mine wasnt as bad as the video. And I still suffer effects its prominent if I'm tired. My eyes look different one is more lazy looking
@@TheSurelia It's actually a cold sore, but it happens inside your cranial nerve instead of on your skin. I had it myself, I started to lose taste, then over the next couple days it became harder to smile and control my facial muscles, as if I had exercised them for 2 hours straight.
I was diagnosed with Bells Palsy on 12/12/15, That night I found this video and I cried my eyes out ..... I have almost fully recovered. (it is 10/26/16 now)I continued to watch this video over and over (about 1000 of those 130Kviews are mine I swear lol) because it gave me hope that I could recover. thank you for posting this. I really appreciate it, IDK if I could have gotten through this without this video.
I myself got Bell’s palsy at the age of thirteen. It went away in like a month but I know I went through some of the same stuff as you. The symptoms were immediate and my mom actually thought I was having a stroke. All I had to use were the prescribed steroids and it turned out fine and I’m not to healthy of a person. This disease can happen to what feels like anyone so I really appreciate you raising awareness for the cause (even though this was posted years ago ha) thank you!
Exactly. The important thing to take away from this (which is hardly even touched in the video) is that steroids and physical therapy is what will help your "cure". Not a "healthy" (vegetarian = healthy, lol) diet and acupuncture. Please don't give Crystal Ball dealers money. Just listen to your doctor.
I also got it at 13, wow. I was at my parents religious gathering when I noticed my eye twitching on it own and my mouth slanted. The left side of my face was completely paralyzed. I remember not wanting to tell my mom because I didn’t think it was a big deal... thankfully I recovered 98% in about 10 days. Im 23 now and to this day my chin feels off, like the nerves aren’t where they’re supposed to be, but movement wise everything functions totally normally.
I had bells palsy for 4 weeks a few years ago, it's not much fun, I first realised when I was at work and tried to whistle a long to a song and realised i couldn't whistle any more
Recovering from BP is a long and hard process, it feels like you’ll never be the same again. It’ll make you feel antisocial and ugly. Anyone struggling with BP now, I want you to know there’s an end. It will get better.
I had bell's palsy when I was in high school. It really sucked. Took months to get fully back to normal, my doctor gave me a bunch of pills(steroids and antibiotics) I was miserable but when it went away I was so relieved. It's very rarely permanent, I've never actually heard of anyone permanently having it so if anyone has it don't freak out
It's not permanent, but sometimes, like myself you'll always have a weakness on the side you had bells palsy. 5 years after having it and still get a watery eye on the weak side, when I eat.
@@PositiveRaincloud Left side of my face is really drooping but Its not paralyzed. I can move it freely. Could it still be Bells Palsy? Ive had it for 5 years now (more or less) and Im only 19...
@@tamara1970 Well my blinking is absolutely fine and symmetrical.. the problem is though, when I get very tired I do notice my facial muscles on the side I had bells palsy is a tad weakner/drooped. My friends said they can't see the difference, so I guess it's just me who notices it. I reckon you'll be fine, and good luck to your recovery :)
@@seaneredia5199 I think it would be worth going to the doctors about. Because I got diagnosed with it at 14 years old, and if it is bells palsy you'll need steroid medication (they made me go from underweight to overweight fml lol); and do facial exercises to strengthen the muscles in your face, since you said you're able to move it. Did you literally wake up one day with it? Because that's what happened when I had it, and was rushed into A&E because they thought I was some 14 year old stroke victim.
He might have been fine by now.. It happened to me 2 years ago.. I got full recovery in almost 8 weeks.. Doing great now.. Suddenly TH-cam recommended this to me.. Got nostalgic watching this...
I mistook you for coyote Peterson, but this is really positive video. Im glad you recovered and it makes me happy to see your positivity. Great video 💙
I’ve had Bell’s palsy twice on both sides of my face and I’m only 15 tbh the physiotherapy was hard and it happened so fast I had it when I was 10 and 11/12 I know how hard the recovery and it’s a lot of hard work and dedication well done 😁
Glad your doing better I noticed during your acupuncture and wanted to tell you that you have BEAUTIFUL facial structure. You have a beautifully sculpted face and warm smile Just thought I’d tell you
About ten years (22/23) ago I woke up thinking I had a stroke. Went to the hospital and they said it was bell's palsy. Took me roughly a year to gain back what I have now. I'd say I'm about 90% and won't be any better. Thankfully, at its worse, I could blink and hear fully but taste on my left side and all motion on my left side was absent. Sometimes that side of my face would feel really irritated but wouldn't last too long. Now at 32, any time I have lack of sleep, eating or emotional, my eye tears up. Also my left eye is a bit more shut than the right eye. I don't notice it the mirror but you can plainly tell in pictures. The first couple of days were tough but everyone always said I was in such good spirits for what had happened. I would just reply with, well there's nothing I can do about it so why let it bother me.
Wow, this what I needed.. had my first symptoms 25th Dec 2023.. I was actually misdiagnosed as having had a stroke. It threw me into all forms of depression . Am currently a month old with bells palsy and it's been hard. But this video was everything I needed to give me hope. Thank you 😊I will smile again .
My case of Bell's Palsy was extremely mild compared to yours, but the head/face pain was still crippling to me and I was so touched to find this video, even if it was after Ive recovered. Thank you for sharing your story and I will share in hopes others can benefit from watching it.
THANK YOU! My mom just got diagnosed with Bell’s palsy and this was a big inspiration, which took my mom from being depressed and staying in bed to going outdoors and trying new things!
Dorraj While what you’re saying is true, having a happy and positive mindset can help your mental health. In those kind of condition, it’s easy to feel down and that can actually affect in what state your brain falls in. Maybe in terms of the paralysis it didn’t help much, but it still helped him :)
Thank you for sharing your story. I woke up Dec.26, 2014 with Bell's Palsy. I was in the middle of nowhere in a little town. I was snowed in so I had to endure the situation. I found your video on my phone via youtube and I have to say, you made me feel so hopeful. I was able to get a strong antibiotic from a family member and began to take B12 vitamins as well as do my facial exercises. I even slept on the effected side of my face, to help keep it warm and stimulate it. I watched this video along with a few others repeatedly to give me the inspiration and confidence to stay strong and enthusiastic. As of now, I'm on my 3rd week to recovery and couldn't feel more blessed. My smile is almost back to its bright shiny self and I couldn't be more relieved. I hope others will see this video and share it so others can find help too. Your a wonderful and amazing person! Once again, thank you and God bless!
Hey Brant, your video really inspires me a lots. I got bell’s on April 4th that 3 days before my 40 years birthday. Very depressed and panic when I noticed my right face totally paralysis. I had steroid and anti-virus at day 1 and today is my 19th day struggling with Bell’s but I got almost 90% recovery. I read all comments under your video. Thank you so much for sharing yours and wish everybody’s good health. Cheers my friend. I am a Chinese living in Canada but pls ignore my errors in the comment.
thank you for documenting your recovery process, my fiancé was diagnosed with it not even a week ago. seeing you gain control of your face again made me shed real tears, i can’t wait to see her smile again. and for anyone going through this i’m keeping you in my prayers ♥️
Man you are so inspiring, this video was so genuine. I came home today to find my mum in tears with her face drooped convinced she had a stroke. Well, it was Bells Palsy thank goodness! She is on day 2 now and i will forward her some of your tips. She is now on the Steroids, twice a day for 5 days and i'll convince her to get some of them B vitamins and facial massages or acupuncture. So glad you have recovered and keep smiling! :-)
+ramio1983 I have been taking all the B's. B1, B2, B6, B9 AND B12- to no avail and heads up---the only thing we know about bells palsy for sure, is it heals itself-if a patient was taking steroids and he had a full 100 percent recovery-that dose not mean "the steroids" cured his bells palsy. Rather, that means that as the ailment was curing itself, his ingestion of steroids made it seem like they were the cure- How can we ever know if anything works if it cures itself???This analogy is applicable for acupuncture also-for me- steroids did absolutely nothing. Any doctor who claims he can help is a thief and a lier...and they know it-deep inside they know it cures itself and they 're thinking, well, either way, my patient will get better so Im in the clear... THIEVES!!!!
i was just diagnosed with bell’s palsy today & this video just so happened to pop up in my recommendations & it gives me hope that i’ll improve soon! i didn’t even know this existed until it happened to me so i’m glad there’s awareness out there because it’s really such a random thing to just wake up & have out of nowhere! i’m really happy for you & your recovery! thank you for making this
hey my name is Tanisha and I wanted to say thank you for sharing this video. I was just diagnosed with bells palsy this past Tuesday and I can't lie I was depressed. I actually did get this last week friday. went to sleep normal and I woke up the next day knowing that there was something wrong. As a pharmacy technician I went to work and I was even able to speak to a doctor and he said it was just allergies. pshhh. ikr. so because of the labor day weekend and thinking yea its just "allergies" I was able to see my doctor this past Tuesday....n yupp. bells mutha-loving palsy. Doc gave me some prednisone (some steroids) so ill be seeing her in a couple days. like I said I was indeed depressed. Why? I am a very positive and outgoing individual who always has a smile on her face. I never thought in a million years that my joy, my beautiful smile was ever something that could ever have been taking away from me. Man I was so beat up about this. But I looked at my bright side and I thank God because I'm still alive. my hand and my feet still work. I still have food on my table and clothes on my back. I looked on my bright side as you as well, whoever's reading this, and just be grateful for what you have. because in reality this is only temporary. it is scary at first to deal with it but one day at a time. take it easy and just be positive. thank you sir again for this video. you are very brave and encouraging for posting this. God bless you. ha-ha... and get this. I took my drivers test today...and whooo hooo I past. but my pic was a total fail. lmaooo.....life is great.
+tanisha martinez Hi Tanisha, thanks for your beautiful comment! My partner was a pharmacy tech for 7 years also. I'm glad you ignored the first doctor's opinion sought a second opinion and got on steroids right away - from everything I read, starting steroids within 24-48h of onset is the only action demonstrated to show potential likely benefit in protecting or healing the nerve that's being attacked. Best wishes on a full and speedy recovery!
+LivingAnExaminedLife Thank you Grant. and I'm sorry for posting my comment like a million times. lol. I did have trouble posting it last night and when I saw your reply that's when I noticed what I had done. But if you ever want to just talk or even say hi I'm here :-) Thank you again and you have a blessed life.
I bet you've made a full recovery by now. I had this when I was younger and it cleared up in about a month and it's the same for everyone else I encountered with this condition. I really hope you made a full recovery at least.
woaaah man this is so insane. i found myself cheering in front of my screen just watching you get better the fact that something this horrific can go away is just such an amazing process to witness.
When I was about 10 years old I woke up one day to look in the mirror to see I could only smile on one side of my face. It was one of the scariest days of my life. I went from being completely fine to not being able to drink or eat properly, not being able to blink properly and having my self esteem drop to an all time low. I am so grateful to have fully recovered and it’s now been 7 years since that day. Although it was incredibly scary, having bell’s palsy truly humbled me and I think I may actually be glad that it happened to me, as I try not to take anything for granted now.
Hello I was diagnosed yesterday. It has been very hard to get used too, But hanging in there. Glad you are better and also love your music 😃. Take care
I’ve never heard of this disorder before, and I’m actually quite shocked, I hope you get better soon, and hopefully anyone that experienced this gets well very soon, 🙏🏼
I had it in my mid twenties and recovered in about 3 weeks. However it left me with a slight droop but so mild that you barely notice it except if I try to smile really big then my mouth does not go as high as the working side but it has not destroyed my life. At the time I found it extremely disturbing and embarrassing but now knowing it did go away I am so thankful that it didn't stay permanently. Do not be bummed even if it leaves you with a small issue afterwards you can live with it and still be beautiful. I mean what's on the inside really counts anyway. It generally goes away. I think you are brave and smart to be so open with it on youtube, it probably helps a lot of other people who get it.
+Haute Swan "Do not be bummed even if it leaves you with a small issue afterwards you can live with it and still be beautiful. I mean what's on the inside really counts anyway." --> Thank you so much for your comments! I agree completely. :-)
My mom got this when I was young. Her's happened overnight so it really freaked us out. She's fully recovered by now, but it was definitely a journey. The most important part was stay positive and to keep working at healing. 😀
My bell palsy is also gone! When I got Bell’s Palsy I just saw your clip and I was holding on to your story It makes me strong and I was glad to see you facing this recovery of your face. Thanks
Thank you so much for your comment and I'm thrilled to hear you recovered! I hope your comment inspires others to know that recovery almost always just takes a few weeks or a couples months.
So happy for you that you started to recover! I feel like whether you got the feeling back or not, you would’ve lived your life to the fullest and been an inspiration to many.
Thank you for this video. This is my 2nd day in Bell's palsy and I am really sad and feared. But I hope the best again because of your video-diary. Thank you very much :)
+MercuryLove46 90% :D There was nothing 3 weeks long, then a very quick recovery. So hold on! facebook.com/roland.endre.palosi There's my Fb account, I can send you pics and tipps if you want :)
+MercuryLove46 It's hard to stay positiv in this situation. But just smile! It looks a lil' bit screepy, but don't care! You need the good feeling for your recovery. :) An extra story: I was on a Job-Interwiew on my 5th day. I looked like Jabba, the Hutt, but I was optimist, is said to the Boss what my problem is. The answer: "I know this, my wife is a doctor" I love my new Job. :)
I remember my dad coming over to my old place and he had this. It scared me so much. I thought he had had a stroke. Thank God he got over his quickly as well.
seeing the transition from day 4 to day 97 made me smile really big. you’re incredibly strong and i‘m really happy things are okay. while i don’t suffer from this, you’re motivating so many people with other traumatic illnesses to stay positive. stay awesome, man. 👍
I had it on the right side of my face. They put me on oral steroids and anti virals. I never lost sensation , but the right side of my face was totally paralyzed . It took about 3 weeks to get some movement back. By the 4th or 5th week I was about 80% better. It took about 8 weeks for total recovery. For those of you out there going through it right now , I feel your pain. Just try to remember that it is most likely going to heal in a few weeks.
Got diagnosed with this today, combine my crippling anxiety on top of that, I'm trying to fight having a panic attack. Thank you so much for this video, I'm surprised at how little information is out there about this.
thank you for sharing this video. today May 15th 2018 I woke up with a weird feeling on the right side of my face I was scared to death I woke my wife up and told her I think I've had a stroke. went to the doctor at 8 that morning and was given a neurological exam . The doctor told me that I had Bell's palsy. I didn't know what to expect. watching your video really made me think about getting out and doing something. I thank God that it was not a stroke. I was put on steroids to help. I was told by the doctor it may be days it may be weeks or the may never go away. I have hope. I have God on my side. I will get better
Thanks for this, it helped me when I was suffering. It's been three weeks since I got Bell's palsy and I'm rid of it as of today! Don't despair, it will get better.
omg im crying..tengo una semana con paralisis de bell y han sido de los dias mas dificiles de mi vida pero este video me ha devuelto la esperanza seguire con mi terapia dia a dia..GRACIAS..
Hey man, really interesting video! I had a (thankfully) very mild case of Bell's Palsy last year. Was downright terrifying because I thought I was having a stroke. It's good to see someone spreading good information. Thank you!
@@prodigalosu well I m asking him now that he has recovered how is he doing , his life his present situation . Also there are Chances that the disease reoccurs !!!
My brother woke up with this disease in his 30's. He had complete paralysis for over a year but did recover. He was unable to blink his eye at all and had to wear a patch to keep it from drying out. Glad you are back but very scary.
He seemed so positive while doing this. If I was diagnosed with that I would freak out on extreme levels. This makes me feel like you can always be able to keep a composure even in bad situations. Keep on motivating!
I had this in my recommended vids list today (5/17/19) and just wanted to say I'm so glad you stayed positive and that you healed quickly 😊 Also holy Jesus you're handsome
The hardest part was wondering whether I would ever be able to smile again (especially as a gay man where we feel so incredibly judged-and self-judging-on our appearances). In my video I showed a multi-day hiking trek I went on eight days after coming down with Bell's Palsy. I ought to mention that I felt fatigued on that trip. Intense exercise during recovery may not be right for you, so listen to your body and rest more often; but above all, don't hide indoors or stop living your life while you wait to get better!
Hi Grant , This is so wonderful , you really kept a positive outlook and trusted in the Chinese Medicine even though initially there was no improvement . You did the right thing and the results were exactly what you expected . I am doing Acupuncture now , it is very powerful and there are so many ways to approach it. I am so glad you are back , you are blessed . The song Dan wrote is absolutely beautiful too. Thank you for sharing . Rosemary
Rosemary Manziano Thank you, Rosemary! My two acupuncturists were mostly trained in traditional Chinese Five Element technique. One of them also practised four months in China where she treated up to ten Bell's Palsy patients per day at a Western-style hospital. (Apparently in China this disease is more common and the standard approach is to use acupuncture.) I drank a bitter concoction of Chinese herbs up to three times per day for several weeks. A couple times the acupuncturists also used electro-acupuncture to stimulate my facial muscles with a weak current. During the healing process I had to practice patience and have faith that I was doing everything that I could to make the fullest and fastest recovery possible. My insurance didn't cover acupuncture so it was an unexpected cost but I think it was ~$1,100 well-spent.
Thanks - keeping a positive, gay in the literal sense, frame of mind should help. That is what i learn from your video on day 4 of my journey through this sickness.
LivingAnExaminedLife All i want is my smile back and like u said as a gay male, which i am its sooo uncomfortable and i just dont know what to do anymore. its been a year and a month. i have very small movement on the affected side ":(
Terrance Van Dyke Hi Terrance, please see my reply to you other comment. In 10-25% of patients Bell's is partially or even fully permanent. Movement returned to me eventually, but early on I didn't know for sure I would recover. What I tried to demonstrate-by-example in the video is that sometimes life hands us a painful situation we can't fix, and all we can do is *control our reaction* and to try to feel gratitude about what *is* going good. I think there are still other things you can try, like consulting cosmetic surgeons or neurologists about facial exercises, so don't lose hope. But at the same time don't let this condition stop you from living an amazing life and getting out and meeting new people, doing fun stuff, and feeling grateful for the good. I think that meeting a few new neurologists/surgeons could give you new exercises or procedures to try, or at least put your mind at ease that you've done everything possible. Best of luck to you.
Thank you very much for this video I was so scared but you have changed my thinking . Today is my first day with facial bell palsy as the doctor said and exactly same symptoms as you had. Wish me luck with recovery
I just got recently diagnosed with Bell's palsy. Honestly I've been feeling depressed since diagnosed and am afraid of permanent facial damage or the thought of me not recovering fully. I appreciate your video diary and glad you made a full recovery!!
That what I thought its been 10 years but I still feel and see it on my face - and the very close people around me"I still cant shut my eye completely while sleeping and my mouth moves a little whenever I blink... I didn't recover 100% even though I was still 13 but I guess it has to do more with the body itself than age or treatment.
I got diagnosed with Bells Palsy last Friday. It's getting a bit frustrating and it's an awful experience but your video has cheered me up and I'm glad it all went back to normal for you. I hope I'm going to have same recovery as you. Thanks for your video!
Hi Sandra, I hope you're doing better now? Best wishes to you for a quick a complete recovery. (Mine actually got *worse* for the first two weeks, so don't be alarmed if you don't yet show signs of improvement.)
Hi. I started to noticed difference after 3 weeks. It's pretty much back to normal now. I can shut my eye etc . It's still not fully recovered but in very happy with the results 😊
Thank you so much for this. I especially appreciate your positive attitude. I came down with Bell’s palsy 5 days ago and I cried on day two but Ive decided not to mope about. Still going out and taking this as an opportunity to realize the amazing blessings we take for granted. Like the ability to close our eyes! Or smile. The list goes on and on.
I had bells palsy in 2014. Being a 13 year old, I had never heard of it, and I hated that my face looked different. I wish I had this video back then. It's awesome to see something positive about recovery, hopefully it educates people too :)
Hello. I just wanted to thank you for sharing your experience and recommending the treatment you followed. I have been dealing with Bell's Palsy for about a month, and at the beginning my doctor told me what they say to everyone...."it will go away on its own", and he prescribed a 7 day treatment of steroids. I felt that it wasn't good enough, so I decided to do research, and I found your video. I started getting acupuncture on the 4th day after I got bell's palsy (also taking the vitamins you recommended), and it has helped me tremendously!!! it is my 23rd day with Bell's Palsy, and I am 90% recovered. My smile is still a bit weaker in the side where I got the Paralysis, but other than that people can't really tell the difference. Well, I just wanted to thank you because I really feel like your video made my recovery possible and guided me through the right path for recovery. Thanks a lot and take care
hi my name is Luis Montero and on December 6th so I was talking to my son on a video call he noticed that my face started drooping on the left side I quickly went to the hospital around 1:35am in the morning and they determine that I have Bell's palsy. it is today December 8th I have a lot of pain behind my left ear I can not blink or close my left eye. I want to say thank you I was very worried that I will stay like this but watching your video inspire me to keep going forward thank you.
thank you for sharing this.. I'm on day 14 and have been feeling very down emotionally. I haven't been hiding inside, I go to work like regular but the inconveniences of this are weighing on me heavily. Your story gives me hope that I'll be able to eat and live regularly again soon.
Hi! I'm still the same.. Actually learned I have a sinus disease that possibly brought this on. I'm at 5 1/2 weeks with only half my face working. It's frustrating but I'm trying to be relaxed and not stress about it
Kia Wilson Hi Kia, Does your doctor know if it is caused by Bell's Palsy for sure, or is it definitely a sinus disease that's causing paralysis? The reason I ask is that if it's true Bell's Palsy (where the Facial-Cranial Nerve VII/7 is inflamed by a virus or auto-immune attack), then it may be worth talking to a neurologist about surgical decompression of that nerve - I can post a link to a video where a surgeon describes that procedure, as he recommends it would have to be performed within 30-60 days of onset if no improvement is seen. I don't want to stress you and I'm only mentioning this because in some cases of Bell's Palsy, the paralysis can become fully or partially permanent, so it pays to be extra proactive and hyper-aware of all the treatment options so I wanted you to know about nerve decompression surgery. (A lot of physicians are ignorant of the full scope of Bell's causes and treatments.)
I don't think they (ENT and PCP) are sure yet. We just discovered the sinus disease in an MRI a little over a week ago. My left sinus was impacted with infection. Oddly enough I wasn't having pain from it t that I was aware of. I'm on an antibiotic and I believe her thinking is when I get relief from the infection, it will take the pressure off that nerve. I go on vacation in a week and have to schedule a CT scan to see where things are when I return. Because I should've been in tons of pain with the amount of infection Judy on that one side alone BUT it's in that same localized area... so it stands to reason that the nerve is being effected. My next step is the neurologist though. I work in the disabilities field so I've been utilizing my resources for suggestions, advice, strategies and information. Today I tried a netipot for the first time! Very bizarre but I'm going to keep it up to push out whatever I can! I've also been massaging my face (co-worker is a holistic massage therapist) drinking herbal teas and trying essential oils. Another friend us a yoga instructor and she's helping me learn to quiet my mind and breathe properly... When this is over I'll be a very peaceful and spiritually aware being, that's for sure.
To me, it sound a little specious that a sinus infection could impact that nerve so severely that you'd be paralyzed for five weeks. Bell's is normally caused when the nerve is pinched in a tiny bone hole where it exits the base of the skull of back of the head, kind of behind the ear and lower -- the pressure around the nerve at that hole is what stops the impulses from being transmitted, and if the pressure lasts too long or the viral/auto-immune attack that caused it to swell is too pronounced or sustained, then the nerve or its sheath can become permanently damaged. If you have some movement on the paralyzed side after 5 weeks, that's a good sign, but if there's NO movement whatsoever (including no ability to even faintly blink your paralyzed eye) then it could be worth trying to make a rush appointment with a neurologist. Paralysis is the sort of condition you really want a specialist to evaluate ASAP. It sounds like you know what you're doing but I would definitely want a neurologist to see me if I'd been paralyzed that long by a sinus infection. It also sounds like you are already a peaceful and spiritually aware being, too. Best wishes to you to make a full recovery -- I'll share that video link in a sec.
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Same here the day before I had looked up bels pausy on safari
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Wait this is from 2014? Hahaha it showed up today for the first time
This is highkey adorable I’ve never been prouder of a stranger
Do you mean lowkey. High key means nothing. Lowkey means for real or legit
Call-Me-turbo- no it doesn’t lol
Ok Lesley you're trying to act younger we get it. But highkey isn't the right word for that sentence
xRedartedx urban dictionary. And me “acting” is actually me being younger, I’m not even if age. Idk where you come from but we say lowkey and highkey all the time. But thxx
@@LazloTheGhoul u just changed ur pfp
Who randomly got this in their reccomendations in July 2019?
Uhmm everyone?
@@oleksii3923 I just got it lol
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Doesn’t matter. It’s a pretty emotional video to see.
At the end you can see how happy he is to move his face. Hats to your recovery sir.
seeing your smile on day 24 made my day. i know im late to the party but congrats on your recovery
jag greene I got excited about Day 18 when you could start to see just the slightest bit more muscle control for a smile
same
His smile made me smile
@Poke Poke wtf why?!
Spoilers! Asshole
All coyote Peterson joked aside, this was so interesting. I'm glad it got better.
@@Akiodio fuck off troll
I seen the thumbnail and thought it was him no cap
DLXTHEGOD -_- Fortnite profile pic ass bitch
@@Akiodio Mature please
Lol i see he got roasted to oblivion and deleted his comment. Fucking idiot
I think him and coyote are spiritually connected so when coyote gets stung by insects it affected him
Edit: If anyone wants to follow my twitch I would highly appreciate it. My name is fa_flick
John Doe lol that’s what i thought i was like “wait did his dumbass sting himself with something and get himself fucked up again?”
Lmao
Imagine how scary it is waking up with your face paralysed 😨😨 poor man
ItzLayla it’s insane. Same thing happened to my husband when he was in highschool... he didn’t want to go to school and skipped for a week... but he recovered and it’s amazing. Crazy that these things happen. And it’s more often than we know
It's very scary can confirm
I have had it. It is horrible I had to take multiple steroids. And it took 6 months to heal with just hope it works. Mine wasnt as bad as the video. And I still suffer effects its prominent if I'm tired. My eyes look different one is more lazy looking
@Toby Mcgyveer it's not a disability persay it's an illness from an airborne virus. Anybody can catch it anywhere.
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It's actually a cold sore, but it happens inside your cranial nerve instead of on your skin. I had it myself, I started to lose taste, then over the next couple days it became harder to smile and control my facial muscles, as if I had exercised them for 2 hours straight.
Alrighty who else thought it was coyote raise your hand 🖐🖐🖐. Cool vid man glad the recovery is going well!! Edit: Love you all thanks for 20k!
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“I’m Coyote Peterson and I’m about to enter the sting zone with.... Bells Palsy”
In the thumbnail I thought he was Coyote Peterson for a minute
Same
Yeah. The paralysis doesn't help. Coyote being coyote
Same
Same 😂
Monique Ellis me too
Although I am proud of you, I'm just wondering why TH-cam is recommending this now
wtf its from 2014???
Same
Same
Same
Same
5 years later:
TH-cam: Here, take a couple million views, you’ve earned it
Strix_06 That’s not how it works.
Mr. Hamm The King you stupid?
@@kyradraws9356 shut up u know nothing
Youric Hunt TH-cam doesn’t give views, people have to watch it.
Sh
Diagnosed today. Needed to see this really badly.
+Cameron Garza you will be better soon
What Dr.O said. It's scary at first but you will be fine. There are much worse things in the world. Stay positive!
We're all in this together ❤ hope you ended up okay, got mine 2 days ago
How did it work out??? Are you better?
I was diagnosed today, do you have any updates?
Edit: I'm 21 y.o.
I was diagnosed with Bells Palsy on 12/12/15, That night I found this video and I cried my eyes out ..... I have almost fully recovered. (it is 10/26/16 now)I continued to watch this video over and over (about 1000 of those 130Kviews are mine I swear lol) because it gave me hope that I could recover. thank you for posting this. I really appreciate it, IDK if I could have gotten through this without this video.
Hi Vic, thank you for your comments and for sharing that you recovered!
You guys are inspiration to me. Just started feeling symptoms since yesterday. Really worried.
I have just got bells palsy today and im crying 2 but this vid and comment has given me hope :)
That's Not How Views Work
John w you will recover
I myself got Bell’s palsy at the age of thirteen. It went away in like a month but I know I went through some of the same stuff as you. The symptoms were immediate and my mom actually thought I was having a stroke. All I had to use were the prescribed steroids and it turned out fine and I’m not to healthy of a person. This disease can happen to what feels like anyone so I really appreciate you raising awareness for the cause (even though this was posted years ago ha) thank you!
kmicd I was also 13 when I got it! I was extremely lucky & was back to normal in around 10 days
Exactly. The important thing to take away from this (which is hardly even touched in the video) is that steroids and physical therapy is what will help your "cure". Not a "healthy" (vegetarian = healthy, lol) diet and acupuncture. Please don't give Crystal Ball dealers money. Just listen to your doctor.
Yes!! All this. Read my comment above! My mom thought I was stroking too!
I had Bells Palsy around the age of 14 for 2 months and I remeber having to take my steroids, then a huge tablet in water which I hated.
I also got it at 13, wow. I was at my parents religious gathering when I noticed my eye twitching on it own and my mouth slanted. The left side of my face was completely paralyzed. I remember not wanting to tell my mom because I didn’t think it was a big deal... thankfully I recovered 98% in about 10 days. Im 23 now and to this day my chin feels off, like the nerves aren’t where they’re supposed to be, but movement wise everything functions totally normally.
I see we have been rounded up as a society once again by TH-cam’s algorithm...
2 Things
1- I’m glad you got better
2- YOU HAVE AN AWESOME BEARD!
Well damn, got diagnosed with this today. My journey starts now.
Have an good recovery, bless you!
I've been there. It gets better. 😊
Daniel Rodriguez how are you doing?
How’s it going?
Goodluck
I had bells palsy for 4 weeks a few years ago, it's not much fun, I first realised when I was at work and tried to whistle a long to a song and realised i couldn't whistle any more
I've had it twice. Once when I was 7 and once when I was 19. Honestly will spend the rest of my life worrying about it coming back.
I had it last year and it lasted for 6 months, it was really difficult especially when people made fun of it when I was in school. It scared me a lot
@@antoniax2102 It always is scary. Glad you recovered and may you be lucky enough to never get it again.
I’ve had Bell’s palsy sense last October.I really want to smile like I use to....
@@xX_gamer420_Xx Hope you get better soon buddy ❤️
Recovering from BP is a long and hard process, it feels like you’ll never be the same again. It’ll make you feel antisocial and ugly. Anyone struggling with BP now, I want you to know there’s an end. It will get better.
I just realized I have Bell's palsy I was also diagnosed with body dysmorphia. It's completely ruined my self-esteem 😪
@@sarahervin5878 I hope you’re doing alright now, God bless
@@sarahervin5878 i hope you’re getting better now🥺
try both sides man in four months i got nuked
I'm suffering now ,I'm from india Kolkata
I had bell's palsy when I was in high school. It really sucked. Took months to get fully back to normal, my doctor gave me a bunch of pills(steroids and antibiotics) I was miserable but when it went away I was so relieved. It's very rarely permanent, I've never actually heard of anyone permanently having it so if anyone has it don't freak out
It's not permanent, but sometimes, like myself you'll always have a weakness on the side you had bells palsy. 5 years after having it and still get a watery eye on the weak side, when I eat.
Andrew am i gonna be able to blink again normally?? bc my left eye is a bit slower than the right one and that sucks
@@PositiveRaincloud Left side of my face is really drooping but Its not paralyzed. I can move it freely. Could it still be Bells Palsy? Ive had it for 5 years now (more or less) and Im only 19...
@@tamara1970 Well my blinking is absolutely fine and symmetrical.. the problem is though, when I get very tired I do notice my facial muscles on the side I had bells palsy is a tad weakner/drooped. My friends said they can't see the difference, so I guess it's just me who notices it. I reckon you'll be fine, and good luck to your recovery :)
@@seaneredia5199 I think it would be worth going to the doctors about. Because I got diagnosed with it at 14 years old, and if it is bells palsy you'll need steroid medication (they made me go from underweight to overweight fml lol); and do facial exercises to strengthen the muscles in your face, since you said you're able to move it. Did you literally wake up one day with it? Because that's what happened when I had it, and was rushed into A&E because they thought I was some 14 year old stroke victim.
If you keep winking, I'm going to start blushing!
Jokes aside, good to see that smile back on ya'!
That profile pic tho 👌
IceCream Larry gay
LukstrGamr I mean the guy in the vid is gay so it’s fine
Phantomask i doubt it
Meme Magnet he is check the profile about page
He might have been fine by now.. It happened to me 2 years ago..
I got full recovery in almost 8 weeks.. Doing great now..
Suddenly TH-cam recommended this to me.. Got nostalgic watching this...
The Dexter , I hope you are doing better now
@@chopperisdisappointedatyou903 yeah buddy i sure am very healthy now. Thanks mate.. ♥️
Dude same! It really brings me back the the taping of the eye haha
I mistook you for coyote Peterson, but this is really positive video. Im glad you recovered and it makes me happy to see your positivity. Great video 💙
Yo same
God you're such a sweetheart, anyone else have to urge to give this guy a hug?
I’ve had bell’s palsy, it ain’t a fun time when you’re still goin to school.
I can relate.
My friend is going through it right now, and school starts in a little bit
Calibac oof that must suck balls
@@carlwheezer55 so school starts in July now
No, but on August 17
Man i was so happy watching this man recovering
I’ve had Bell’s palsy twice on both sides of my face and I’m only 15 tbh the physiotherapy was hard and it happened so fast I had it when I was 10 and 11/12 I know how hard the recovery and it’s a lot of hard work and dedication well done 😁
Chelsie Gooden is your face back to “normal” asking for myself
Have they looked into why you keep getting it?
same i had both
You are a beautiful man, big hugs.
Are you called ursa minor because of Douglas Adam's?
He VERY MUCH is a beautiful man
Glad your doing better
I noticed during your acupuncture and wanted to tell you that you have BEAUTIFUL facial structure. You have a beautifully sculpted face and warm smile
Just thought I’d tell you
Your recovery was a lot faster than I expected I was surprised to see almost perfect facial motor skills in just day 24
i feel if he beleives in himself he an get through this 100% much support and thx for taking a trip to melbourne thats where i live
Had no idea about this. Wish you the best. Thank you for making this.
Cool gc
2:59 why does this man look like he's about to get stung by the world's most painful wasp.
Go watch coyote from brave wilderness then
😂😂😂😂holy shit that's why I saw this I thought it was cayote. Still a very positive video though🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏
Same I thought it was the same guy lol
@@MILEYANDJACOBSHOW same lol
I'm coyote Peterson and I'm about to enter the strike zone. With a .50 caliber sniper rifle
About ten years (22/23) ago I woke up thinking I had a stroke. Went to the hospital and they said it was bell's palsy. Took me roughly a year to gain back what I have now. I'd say I'm about 90% and won't be any better.
Thankfully, at its worse, I could blink and hear fully but taste on my left side and all motion on my left side was absent. Sometimes that side of my face would feel really irritated but wouldn't last too long.
Now at 32, any time I have lack of sleep, eating or emotional, my eye tears up. Also my left eye is a bit more shut than the right eye. I don't notice it the mirror but you can plainly tell in pictures.
The first couple of days were tough but everyone always said I was in such good spirits for what had happened. I would just reply with, well there's nothing I can do about it so why let it bother me.
Damn dude. Mad respect to you carrying on with life, it takes a lot of confidence and Faith to do something like that. Good luck with life bro!
*respect 100000*
My grandma has had the exact same problem ever since she was young and has told me how tough it is, major respect
It was the same for me but i recovered only to cca 60%. Now my eye also tears up when i eat ... wish you all the best!
Wow, this what I needed.. had my first symptoms 25th Dec 2023.. I was actually misdiagnosed as having had a stroke. It threw me into all forms of depression . Am currently a month old with bells palsy and it's been hard. But this video was everything I needed to give me hope. Thank you 😊I will smile again .
Your recovery is done?
When he smile, I smile as well
I'm glad that you back to normal, after all that :)
Damn dude I was like "coyote what did you get bit by now..."
Same!!!!!
Same!!
who is coyote
@@thibaultheraud2174 coyote peterson
MrNo Nayme omg yes 😂
This is probably the best vlog I’ve ever seen
My case of Bell's Palsy was extremely mild compared to yours, but the head/face pain was still crippling to me and I was so touched to find this video, even if it was after Ive recovered. Thank you for sharing your story and I will share in hopes others can benefit from watching it.
TH-cam recommendations
2014: Nope
2015: Nah fam
2016: You thought
2017: Nada
2018: Not yet
2019(when all I watch is GMM): The time is now
Monique Ellis all I watch is GMM too 😂
Hazey Twins 👯 😂😂
Wait I got recommend this video while I was watching gmm
Omg this came up in my recomends right after a gmm vid lol!
Getting really sick of these comments, they're cringy, annoying, unfunny, incredibly unoriginal and attention seeking.
5:59 Why does he look so cute and innocent when he smiles 🥺🥺🥺
Clever he has such a nice smile! i think it‘s the crows‘ feet at the edges of his eyes that make him looks really genuine.
You're incredibly good looking! So happy to see your improvement 😊
THANK YOU! My mom just got diagnosed with Bell’s palsy and this was a big inspiration, which took my mom from being depressed and staying in bed to going outdoors and trying new things!
Thank you, I appreciate your comment and hope your mom is doing better!
It was your mental state that let you heal. Good job man!
Wrong
Rick Sanchez right
@@CyIe absolutely wrong. Steroids and physical therapy is what healed him.
Dorraj right
Dorraj While what you’re saying is true, having a happy and positive mindset can help your mental health. In those kind of condition, it’s easy to feel down and that can actually affect in what state your brain falls in. Maybe in terms of the paralysis it didn’t help much, but it still helped him :)
Diagnosed today. I dont know what to do , it's really hard to accept but when i watched this video give me a chance to cheer up.
Maricar Alabon How is it now?
Hope you are okay 🙏🙏🙏
I got diagnosed yesterday. Your video make me feel good and calm myself. Thank you! :) ps. greetings from Finland.
You getting better?
How are you doing now? Stay good, chew alot of gum, make a lot of bubbles with it and drink with a a straw... I wish for a speedy recovery 🙏🏻💐
hope you’re doing better, i wish you well!
RIP the algorithm.
On another note, very inspiring video and I hope you're still doing well this many years later.
He’s so cute when I seen the other side of his face move I was so happy
Thank you for sharing your story. I woke up Dec.26, 2014 with Bell's Palsy. I was in the middle of nowhere in a little town. I was snowed in so I had to endure the situation. I found your video on my phone via youtube and I have to say, you made me feel so hopeful. I was able to get a strong antibiotic from a family member and began to take B12 vitamins as well as do my facial exercises. I even slept on the effected side of my face, to help keep it warm and stimulate it. I watched this video along with a few others repeatedly to give me the inspiration and confidence to stay strong and enthusiastic. As of now, I'm on my 3rd week to recovery and couldn't feel more blessed. My smile is almost back to its bright shiny self and I couldn't be more relieved. I hope others will see this video and share it so others can find help too. Your a wonderful and amazing person! Once again, thank you and God bless!
Hey Brant, your video really inspires me a lots. I got bell’s on April 4th that 3 days before my 40 years birthday. Very depressed and panic when I noticed my right face totally paralysis. I had steroid and anti-virus at day 1 and today is my 19th day struggling with Bell’s but I got almost 90% recovery. I read all comments under your video. Thank you so much for sharing yours and wish everybody’s good health. Cheers my friend. I am a Chinese living in Canada but pls ignore my errors in the comment.
thank you for documenting your recovery process, my fiancé was diagnosed with it not even a week ago. seeing you gain control of your face again made me shed real tears, i can’t wait to see her smile again.
and for anyone going through this i’m keeping you in my prayers ♥️
I’m so happy for you bro and for you to
Look so 22 at 37 is amazing. Life gonna get better from here on out
Man you are so inspiring, this video was so genuine. I came home today to find my mum in tears with her face drooped convinced she had a stroke. Well, it was Bells Palsy thank goodness! She is on day 2 now and i will forward her some of your tips. She is now on the Steroids, twice a day for 5 days and i'll convince her to get some of them B vitamins and facial massages or acupuncture. So glad you have recovered and keep smiling! :-)
+ramio1983 I have been taking all the B's. B1, B2, B6, B9 AND B12- to no avail and heads up---the only thing we know about bells palsy for sure, is it heals itself-if a patient was taking steroids and he had a full 100 percent recovery-that dose not mean "the steroids" cured his bells palsy. Rather, that means that as the ailment was curing itself, his ingestion of steroids made it seem like they were the cure- How can we ever know if anything works if it cures itself???This analogy is applicable for acupuncture also-for me- steroids did absolutely nothing. Any doctor who claims he can help is a thief and a lier...and they know it-deep inside they know it cures itself and they 're thinking, well, either way, my patient will get better so Im in the clear... THIEVES!!!!
My friend went through this for a while. I’m so glad he recovered.
i was just diagnosed with bell’s palsy today & this video just so happened to pop up in my recommendations & it gives me hope that i’ll improve soon! i didn’t even know this existed until it happened to me so i’m glad there’s awareness out there because it’s really such a random thing to just wake up & have out of nowhere! i’m really happy for you & your recovery! thank you for making this
hey my name is Tanisha and I wanted to say thank you for sharing this video. I was just diagnosed with bells palsy this past Tuesday and I can't lie I was depressed. I actually did get this last week friday. went to sleep normal and I woke up the next day knowing that there was something wrong. As a pharmacy technician I went to work and I was even able to speak to a doctor and he said it was just allergies. pshhh. ikr. so because of the labor day weekend and thinking yea its just "allergies" I was able to see my doctor this past Tuesday....n yupp. bells mutha-loving palsy. Doc gave me some prednisone (some steroids) so ill be seeing her in a couple days. like I said I was indeed depressed. Why? I am a very positive and outgoing individual who always has a smile on her face. I never thought in a million years that my joy, my beautiful smile was ever something that could ever have been taking away from me. Man I was so beat up about this. But I looked at my bright side and I thank God because I'm still alive. my hand and my feet still work. I still have food on my table and clothes on my back. I looked on my bright side as you as well, whoever's reading this, and just be grateful for what you have. because in reality this is only temporary. it is scary at first to deal with it but one day at a time. take it easy and just be positive. thank you sir again for this video. you are very brave and encouraging for posting this. God bless you. ha-ha... and get this. I took my drivers test today...and whooo hooo I past. but my pic was a total fail. lmaooo.....life is great.
+tanisha martinez Hi Tanisha, thanks for your beautiful comment! My partner was a pharmacy tech for 7 years also. I'm glad you ignored the first doctor's opinion sought a second opinion and got on steroids right away - from everything I read, starting steroids within 24-48h of onset is the only action demonstrated to show potential likely benefit in protecting or healing the nerve that's being attacked. Best wishes on a full and speedy recovery!
+LivingAnExaminedLife Thank you Grant. and I'm sorry for posting my comment like a million times. lol. I did have trouble posting it last night and when I saw your reply that's when I noticed what I had done. But if you ever want to just talk or even say hi I'm here :-) Thank you again and you have a blessed life.
I chuckled at some of your humor ...... Wishing you a speedy recovery .
How are you doing now? All recovered I hope.
I bet you've made a full recovery by now. I had this when I was younger and it cleared up in about a month and it's the same for everyone else I encountered with this condition. I really hope you made a full recovery at least.
woaaah man this is so insane. i found myself cheering in front of my screen just watching you get better
the fact that something this horrific can go away is just such an amazing process to witness.
YES!! So happy for you! For anyone else going through this, you can get through this!
When I was about 10 years old I woke up one day to look in the mirror to see I could only smile on one side of my face. It was one of the scariest days of my life. I went from being completely fine to not being able to drink or eat properly, not being able to blink properly and having my self esteem drop to an all time low. I am so grateful to have fully recovered and it’s now been 7 years since that day. Although it was incredibly scary, having bell’s palsy truly humbled me and I think I may actually be glad that it happened to me, as I try not to take anything for granted now.
Annabel Ostell 🙏 nice
Hello I was diagnosed yesterday. It has been very hard to get used too, But hanging in there. Glad you are better and also love your music 😃. Take care
mausue1 keep us updated if you’re willing and we will cheer you on! You can make it through this
I’ve never heard of this disorder before, and I’m actually quite shocked, I hope you get better soon, and hopefully anyone that experienced this gets well very soon, 🙏🏼
You can make it. Mine lasted for about three weeks . Hope you recover soon
Thank guys, so far I am doing fine I can close my left eye with sqinting now. Doing facial messages, but my mouth is the same.
youll get throught it! just keep working on it and youll do it
I had it in my mid twenties and recovered in about 3 weeks. However it left me with a slight droop but so mild that you barely notice it except if I try to smile really big then my mouth does not go as high as the working side but it has not destroyed my life. At the time I found it extremely disturbing and embarrassing but now knowing it did go away I am so thankful that it didn't stay permanently. Do not be bummed even if it leaves you with a small issue afterwards you can live with it and still be beautiful. I mean what's on the inside really counts anyway. It generally goes away. I think you are brave and smart to be so open with it on youtube, it probably helps a lot of other people who get it.
+Haute Swan "Do not be bummed even if it leaves you with a small issue afterwards you can live with it and still be beautiful. I mean what's on the inside really counts anyway." --> Thank you so much for your comments! I agree completely. :-)
My mom got this when I was young. Her's happened overnight so it really freaked us out. She's fully recovered by now, but it was definitely a journey. The most important part was stay positive and to keep working at healing. 😀
My bell palsy is also gone!
When I got Bell’s Palsy I just saw your clip and I was holding on to your story
It makes me strong and I was glad to see you facing this recovery of your face.
Thanks
Thank you so much for your comment and I'm thrilled to hear you recovered! I hope your comment inspires others to know that recovery almost always just takes a few weeks or a couples months.
EveryoneIsAnotherYou thankyou 🙌🙏 my face is still good and it was not coming back 🙏
So happy for you that you started to recover! I feel like whether you got the feeling back or not, you would’ve lived your life to the fullest and been an inspiration to many.
Thank you for this video. This is my 2nd day in Bell's palsy and I am really sad and feared. But I hope the best again because of your video-diary.
Thank you very much :)
I'm on day 2. Have you healed now?
+MercuryLove46 90% :D
There was nothing 3 weeks long, then a very quick recovery. So hold on!
facebook.com/roland.endre.palosi
There's my Fb account, I can send you pics and tipps if you want :)
Great to hear! Some days are just so hard.. but i'm trying to stay optimistic.
+MercuryLove46 It's hard to stay positiv in this situation. But just smile! It looks a lil' bit screepy, but don't care! You need the good feeling for your recovery. :)
An extra story: I was on a Job-Interwiew on my 5th day. I looked like Jabba, the Hutt, but I was optimist, is said to the Boss what my problem is. The answer: "I know this, my wife is a doctor" I love my new Job. :)
+Roland Pálosi I'm glad you got the job! I sent you a message on FB.
I remember my dad coming over to my old place and he had this. It scared me so much. I thought he had had a stroke. Thank God he got over his quickly as well.
seeing the transition from day 4 to day 97 made me smile really big. you’re incredibly strong and i‘m really happy things are okay. while i don’t suffer from this, you’re motivating so many people with other traumatic illnesses to stay positive. stay awesome, man. 👍
4:25
Rare image of Drew Lynch (left) and Coyote Peterson (right) searching a cave. Circa 2014
Looks nothing like Drew but ok
@@cabbagemerchant2817 I agree
@@cabbagemerchant2817 yeah it looks more like nate from the king of random or somethin
I had it on the right side of my face. They put me on oral steroids and anti virals. I never lost sensation , but the right side of my face was totally paralyzed . It took about 3 weeks to get some movement back. By the 4th or 5th week I was about 80% better. It took about 8 weeks for total recovery. For those of you out there going through it right now , I feel your pain. Just try to remember that it is most likely going to heal in a few weeks.
+canogaJE Thanks for sharing your story. I'm glad you also made a full recovery!
Got diagnosed with this today, combine my crippling anxiety on top of that, I'm trying to fight having a panic attack. Thank you so much for this video, I'm surprised at how little information is out there about this.
One year ago today I was diagnosed with Bell’s palsy. I am so thankful to have made a full recovery
That's wonderful! I'm so happy for you!
How long did you have it before it went away, I'm on day 34 still can't smile or move my forehead
Beautiful video, but totally off topic, he’s super handsome tbh 😍
thank you for sharing this video. today May 15th 2018 I woke up with a weird feeling on the right side of my face I was scared to death I woke my wife up and told her I think I've had a stroke. went to the doctor at 8 that morning and was given a neurological exam . The doctor told me that I had Bell's palsy. I didn't know what to expect. watching your video really made me think about getting out and doing something. I thank God that it was not a stroke. I was put on steroids to help. I was told by the doctor it may be days it may be weeks or the may never go away. I have hope. I have God on my side. I will get better
Thanks for this, it helped me when I was suffering. It's been three weeks since I got Bell's palsy and I'm rid of it as of today! Don't despair, it will get better.
The final picture of your smile warms my heart. I hope you find total and absolute happiness
omg im crying..tengo una semana con paralisis de bell y han sido de los dias mas dificiles de mi vida pero este video me ha devuelto la esperanza seguire con mi terapia dia a dia..GRACIAS..
Que tal estas ahora
Hey man, really interesting video! I had a (thankfully) very mild case of Bell's Palsy last year. Was downright terrifying because I thought I was having a stroke. It's good to see someone spreading good information. Thank you!
How are you now , I really want to know how are you doing now .
The title literally says my journey to *recovery*
@@prodigalosu well I m asking him now that he has recovered how is he doing , his life his present situation . Also there are Chances that the disease reoccurs !!!
I’m friends with Grant, he’s totally recovered
My brother woke up with this disease in his 30's. He had complete paralysis for over a year but did recover. He was unable to blink his eye at all and had to wear a patch to keep it from drying out. Glad you are back but very scary.
He seemed so positive while doing this. If I was diagnosed with that I would freak out on extreme levels. This makes me feel like you can always be able to keep a composure even in bad situations. Keep on motivating!
I had this in my recommended vids list today (5/17/19) and just wanted to say I'm so glad you stayed positive and that you healed quickly 😊
Also holy Jesus you're handsome
The hardest part was wondering whether I would ever be able to smile again (especially as a gay man where we feel so incredibly judged-and self-judging-on our appearances). In my video I showed a multi-day hiking trek I went on eight days after coming down with Bell's Palsy. I ought to mention that I felt fatigued on that trip. Intense exercise during recovery may not be right for you, so listen to your body and rest more often; but above all, don't hide indoors or stop living your life while you wait to get better!
Hi Grant , This is so wonderful , you really kept a positive outlook and trusted in the Chinese Medicine even though initially there was no improvement . You did the right thing and the results were exactly what you expected . I am doing Acupuncture now , it is very powerful and there are so many ways to approach it. I am so glad you are back , you are blessed . The song Dan wrote is absolutely beautiful too. Thank you for sharing . Rosemary
Rosemary Manziano Thank you, Rosemary! My two acupuncturists were mostly trained in traditional Chinese Five Element technique. One of them also practised four months in China where she treated up to ten Bell's Palsy patients per day at a Western-style hospital. (Apparently in China this disease is more common and the standard approach is to use acupuncture.) I drank a bitter concoction of Chinese herbs up to three times per day for several weeks. A couple times the acupuncturists also used electro-acupuncture to stimulate my facial muscles with a weak current. During the healing process I had to practice patience and have faith that I was doing everything that I could to make the fullest and fastest recovery possible. My insurance didn't cover acupuncture so it was an unexpected cost but I think it was ~$1,100 well-spent.
Thanks - keeping a positive, gay in the literal sense, frame of mind should help. That is what i learn from your video on day 4 of my journey through this sickness.
LivingAnExaminedLife All i want is my smile back and like u said as a gay male, which i am its sooo uncomfortable and i just dont know what to do anymore. its been a year and a month. i have very small movement on the affected side ":(
Terrance Van Dyke Hi Terrance, please see my reply to you other comment. In 10-25% of patients Bell's is partially or even fully permanent. Movement returned to me eventually, but early on I didn't know for sure I would recover. What I tried to demonstrate-by-example in the video is that sometimes life hands us a painful situation we can't fix, and all we can do is *control our reaction* and to try to feel gratitude about what *is* going good. I think there are still other things you can try, like consulting cosmetic surgeons or neurologists about facial exercises, so don't lose hope. But at the same time don't let this condition stop you from living an amazing life and getting out and meeting new people, doing fun stuff, and feeling grateful for the good. I think that meeting a few new neurologists/surgeons could give you new exercises or procedures to try, or at least put your mind at ease that you've done everything possible. Best of luck to you.
Thank you very much for this video I was so scared but you have changed my thinking . Today is my first day with facial bell palsy as the doctor said and exactly same symptoms as you had. Wish me luck with recovery
u will recover soon.. :) hw r u nw?
+mukesh soni Thank you, doing good now with the physiotherapist today started closing my eyes fully 😊
God bless you :)
how are you feeling now?!
aisha daisies Thank God I am 100% back to normal using the medication and physiotherapists exercise. Thank you for asking
I just got recently diagnosed with Bell's palsy. Honestly I've been feeling depressed since diagnosed and am afraid of permanent facial damage or the thought of me not recovering fully. I appreciate your video diary and glad you made a full recovery!!
Awe when you smiled fully I was like omg awe I felt so happy. This is awesome.
I've been through the same thing and one thing I learned is that you're never 100% healed, but you always have to stay positive.
That what I thought its been 10 years but I still feel and see it on my face - and the very close people around me"I still cant shut my eye completely while sleeping and my mouth moves a little whenever I blink... I didn't recover 100% even though I was still 13 but I guess it has to do more with the body itself than age or treatment.
@Daulton Horton I had it 10 years ago but I'm still not completely healed I think it varies.
I got diagnosed with Bells Palsy last Friday. It's getting a bit frustrating and it's an awful experience but your video has cheered me up and I'm glad it all went back to normal for you. I hope I'm going to have same recovery as you. Thanks for your video!
how r u nw?
Hi Sandra, I hope you're doing better now? Best wishes to you for a quick a complete recovery. (Mine actually got *worse* for the first two weeks, so don't be alarmed if you don't yet show signs of improvement.)
Hi. I started to noticed difference after 3 weeks. It's pretty much back to normal now. I can shut my eye etc . It's still not fully recovered but in very happy with the results 😊
Hi Sandra, That's great to hear about your progress!
God bless you ..
This video means so much to me. I was diagnosed on July 30. My journey begins. Your video gives me so much hope!
Thank you, Jacob! Hopefully you made a full recovery by now?
Idk why this is in my recommendation in 2019 but I’m really glad it was
Thank you so much for this. I especially appreciate your positive attitude. I came down with Bell’s palsy 5 days ago and I cried on day two but Ive decided not to mope about. Still going out and taking this as an opportunity to realize the amazing blessings we take for granted. Like the ability to close our eyes! Or smile. The list goes on and on.
Wow. Very fascinating. Thank you for posting this. Congratulations on your recovery!
I had bells palsy in 2014. Being a 13 year old, I had never heard of it, and I hated that my face looked different. I wish I had this video back then. It's awesome to see something positive about recovery, hopefully it educates people too :)
Hello. I just wanted to thank you for sharing your experience and recommending the treatment you followed. I have been dealing with Bell's Palsy for about a month, and at the beginning my doctor told me what they say to everyone...."it will go away on its own", and he prescribed a 7 day treatment of steroids. I felt that it wasn't good enough, so I decided to do research, and I found your video. I started getting acupuncture on the 4th day after I got bell's palsy (also taking the vitamins you recommended), and it has helped me tremendously!!! it is my 23rd day with Bell's Palsy, and I am 90% recovered. My smile is still a bit weaker in the side where I got the Paralysis, but other than that people can't really tell the difference.
Well, I just wanted to thank you because I really feel like your video made my recovery possible and guided me through the right path for recovery. Thanks a lot and take care
Hi Jorge, thank you so much for your feedback. I'm happy to hear you're making such an excellent recovery!
You are so handsome either way!! and you're journey is amazing ! Crazy bump in the road but that happened to you so you can help other people 🙏❤
hi my name is Luis Montero and on December 6th so I was talking to my son on a video call he noticed that my face started drooping on the left side I quickly went to the hospital around 1:35am in the morning and they determine that I have Bell's palsy. it is today December 8th I have a lot of pain behind my left ear I can not blink or close my left eye. I want to say thank you I was very worried that I will stay like this but watching your video inspire me to keep going forward thank you.
Luis Montero Did you recover?
My man's Coyote Peterson a strong individual
I thought it was him too lmaoo
I knew I wasn't the only Damn one
You are a very special person. Thanks for such an inspirational message.
thank you for sharing this.. I'm on day 14 and have been feeling very down emotionally. I haven't been hiding inside, I go to work like regular but the inconveniences of this are weighing on me heavily. Your story gives me hope that I'll be able to eat and live regularly again soon.
Hi Kia, thank you for your feedback! How are you doing now? By you should might already see some faint twitches of movement?
Hi! I'm still the same.. Actually learned I have a sinus disease that possibly brought this on. I'm at 5 1/2 weeks with only half my face working. It's frustrating but I'm trying to be relaxed and not stress about it
Kia Wilson Hi Kia, Does your doctor know if it is caused by Bell's Palsy for sure, or is it definitely a sinus disease that's causing paralysis? The reason I ask is that if it's true Bell's Palsy (where the Facial-Cranial Nerve VII/7 is inflamed by a virus or auto-immune attack), then it may be worth talking to a neurologist about surgical decompression of that nerve - I can post a link to a video where a surgeon describes that procedure, as he recommends it would have to be performed within 30-60 days of onset if no improvement is seen. I don't want to stress you and I'm only mentioning this because in some cases of Bell's Palsy, the paralysis can become fully or partially permanent, so it pays to be extra proactive and hyper-aware of all the treatment options so I wanted you to know about nerve decompression surgery. (A lot of physicians are ignorant of the full scope of Bell's causes and treatments.)
I don't think they (ENT and PCP) are sure yet. We just discovered the sinus disease in an MRI a little over a week ago. My left sinus was impacted with infection. Oddly enough I wasn't having pain from it t that I was aware of. I'm on an antibiotic and I believe her thinking is when I get relief from the infection, it will take the pressure off that nerve. I go on vacation in a week and have to schedule a CT scan to see where things are when I return. Because I should've been in tons of pain with the amount of infection Judy on that one side alone BUT it's in that same localized area... so it stands to reason that the nerve is being effected. My next step is the neurologist though. I work in the disabilities field so I've been utilizing my resources for suggestions, advice, strategies and information. Today I tried a netipot for the first time! Very bizarre but I'm going to keep it up to push out whatever I can! I've also been massaging my face (co-worker is a holistic massage therapist) drinking herbal teas and trying essential oils. Another friend us a yoga instructor and she's helping me learn to quiet my mind and breathe properly... When this is over I'll be a very peaceful and spiritually aware being, that's for sure.
To me, it sound a little specious that a sinus infection could impact that nerve so severely that you'd be paralyzed for five weeks. Bell's is normally caused when the nerve is pinched in a tiny bone hole where it exits the base of the skull of back of the head, kind of behind the ear and lower -- the pressure around the nerve at that hole is what stops the impulses from being transmitted, and if the pressure lasts too long or the viral/auto-immune attack that caused it to swell is too pronounced or sustained, then the nerve or its sheath can become permanently damaged. If you have some movement on the paralyzed side after 5 weeks, that's a good sign, but if there's NO movement whatsoever (including no ability to even faintly blink your paralyzed eye) then it could be worth trying to make a rush appointment with a neurologist. Paralysis is the sort of condition you really want a specialist to evaluate ASAP. It sounds like you know what you're doing but I would definitely want a neurologist to see me if I'd been paralyzed that long by a sinus infection. It also sounds like you are already a peaceful and spiritually aware being, too. Best wishes to you to make a full recovery -- I'll share that video link in a sec.
Random YT recommendation, but deserves publicity so that people can see it. Congrats to you and good luck to future patients!