Recurrent Bell’s
I’m a 31 year old male. When I was 12 I got a random episode of BP, no known cause, no prior infection, etc. I didn’t take prednisone, and it dissipated about 90% fairly quickly. I appeared very normal but had slight eyebrow function problems that were permanent.
Three days ago I randomly got BP again, starting with loss of taste, and progressed to full half-face paralysis. ER confirmed the diagnosis and gave me prednisone.
Questions for those that have got this again (especially with such a large gap):
Was it worse/better/same as before in symptom severity?
Duration of symptoms - longer/shorter/the same?
Did you heal back to your prior normal or is there now more permanent effects than previously?
Apparently recurrence isn’t that common so I’m just really curious as to everyone’s experiences. Thanks!