So about two weeks ago I was diagnosed with Bell’s palsy. According to the literature, I should have been seeing some improvement this week if my situation was caused by inflammation only. Unfortunately, I’ve seen no improvement, thus my paralysis is probably caused by Ramsay Hunt Syndrome.
In sum, it means my recovery will likely be measured in months, not weeks.
April 30 Update: As of today, I’m at 75% recovered. After 3 weeks of no progress, my fourth week has shown daily improvement of about 25% a day, so I may be 100% by Friday.
May 13 Update: As of today, I’m at 90% recovered. I can now raise my left eyebrow and my lip control is almost back. I’m able to drink for a soda can again. Left lips and cheek are at 90%. So I think my recovery time will be about 8 weeks…
June 24 Update: As of today, I’m 95% recovered. My left side is a little weaker than my right side. I’m thinking it may stay that way. But I can eat and talk 100% normal now…