Not fun stuff!

Melissa O · Newbie Mom Joined: 28 Jun 2007 Posts: 3 Location: Alaska

Ok, this doesn't fit under the category but I wasn't sure where to post so... On Tuesday we thought my dad was having a stroke, we got him to the doctor where we learned it was something called Bell's Palsy. I have not heard of this before but apparently it is quite common, basically a paralysis of the facial muscles. I don't know how to deal with this, my dad is young, 51 and while I am SO relieved it wasn't a stroke he is having a hard time as am I with the facial paralysis. Anybody out there personally dealt with this? I have looked on Web MD and have the information the doctor gave us but it is pretty broad information. I am scared as is my dad. Thanks for your posts!