Bell's Palsy 6 days before C-section

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I had an episode of this 20-odd years ago, it was treated with steroids and cleared up within a couple of weeks.

I noticed my mouth and eye didn't feel right yesterday and it's gradually got worse over the past 24 hours. Couldn't get into the GPs, walk in centre won't see me as it's pregnancy related, 111 wanted to send an ambulance as they suspected a stroke which I refused so I went to A&E on their recommendation.

Can't have any steroids/anti-viral medication because of pregnancy, just got drops to keep my eye from drying out as it's not closing/blinking properly and need to wear an eye patch to protect it.

I've now got several appointments to go to next week, which wasn't how I wanted to spend my last few days with my DS1 (3) before he has to share me with another baby. I'm so upset and feel so guilty, I keep crying but I'm trying to hold it together for him. I've still got so much stuff to do before the C-section but don't want him to feel ignored for the next few days

Sorry your going through a hard time,diddnt want to read and not say anything.
Even when your baby is born u will have time for your son so dont get too upset that your plans have to change due to appointments.
I have 5 children ages 21-5 and another on the Way & trust me once u get sorted u will have time for both children, dont be hard on yourself xx

Poor you. If you’re fully cooked am surprised they’re not giving you proper treatment (steroids/acyclovir) as both safe in 3 rd trimester and the long term prognosis for your Bells recovery is much better on steroids. Steroids are used for a multitude of conditions in pregnancy. I would be tempted to get into see the Gp to rediscuss the decision not to give you steroids/acyclovir as quicker you start the better the outcome.

@YetAnotherThing The doctor was adamant that effects of treatment were so slight that it wasn't worth risking it with being pregnant. I will hopefully breastfeed too so won't be able to have any afterwards.

I need to try to get some jobs done today so we can at least spend the day with DS1 tomorrow.

There was girl in my last job who had Bell's Palsy in her 3rd trimester but as soon as the baby was born, it just went away.
Hope you get better soon x

I get BP when I'm stressed/fatigued. I'm 39 weeks now and still waiting for it to kick in. I'm going down the route of when it does kick in properly just putting up with it till baby is here (I'm more worried about labour than BP) then see if it goes away naturally as mine tends to do or if its severe get the steroids from the doc. My midwife thinks that the reason I haven't had it so far during pregnancy is due to this dismissive attitude towards it lol Sorry I can't be of any help but just wanted to let you know you're not on your own xx

I had BP when I was a teenager but it went away on its own with no treatment.

I had BP as a teenager, I never had any treatment. It took a while to go but it did go in the end.

How are you OP?

Hi everyone, baby arrived safe and sound on Thursday as planned

I had an eye infirmary appointment on the Mon before and she was horrified that I hadn't been given any treatment after visiting A&E so phoned the ENT registrar to get some prescribed. Unfortunately it wasn't within the recommended initial 72 hours (even though I went in within 24 hours) so they said they probably wouldn't have any positive effects. ENT then called me in on the Tues and did some hearing tests and suggested that I have an MRI scan ASAP due to this being the second episode of Bell's Palsy.

My follow up appointment has come through for 4th June so I will see what happens after that. I've finished my medication today but there's no improvement and it's really marred the first few days of the baby being here. I've cried every day as it's so debilitating not being able to see or speak properly and I'm really worried about what will happen after my DP goes back to work as I can't see when I'm outside at all so won't be able to take the boys out. I look like a monster on all of the first few photos we have had together and just wish it would go away now

Congratulations on the birth of your wee baby. I'm sorry you're having a hard time with your health particularly now with a new born. Sending you wishes of a speedy recovery . Take care!