I\u2019m happy to report that I\u2019m starting to show improvement. It seems to have coincided with switching to a new Chinese herb specifically to address Bell\u2019s Palsy called Symmetry or \u201cLead to Symmetry\u201d that was recommended by my acupuncturist.<\/p>\n
My sense of smell has improved slightly. I\u2019m still sensitive to loud noises in the ear with Bell\u2019s Palsy, however. I can move some of my facial muscles on the affected side, but can\u2019t yet close that eye by itself or raise my eyebrows individually. My eye still drips but I have much less drainage from my nose and eye \u2013 even when I eat. My mouth is more even without the pronounced drooping on the\u00a0Bell\u2019s Palsy side.\u00a0I\u2019m pointing all this out to show that there is progress, but still room for a full recovery.<\/p>\n
To summarize my treatments thus far:<\/p>\n
4.5 months of Acupuncture\/Neuro Emotional Technique (N.E.T.)<\/p>\n
Reducing sources of stress at work<\/p>\n
Revealing sources of emotional stress in my past and accepting them (N.E.T.)<\/p>\n
1 month of taking Symmetry herb (multiple ingredients)<\/p>\n
Reducing sources of stress in personal life<\/p>\n
Bi-monthly massages<\/p>\n
\u00a0<\/p>\n
Treatments I\u2019ve avoided or tried only once:<\/p>\n
Electrical stimulation<\/p>\n
Cupping (Chinese method administered by acupuncturist)<\/p>\n
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