How to Treat Bell's Palsy Facial Nerve Disorders
Instructions
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Contact your doctor. He may prescribe a combination of the medicine acyclovir with the steroid prednisone to fight the virus causing the disorder and strengthen the nerve. Don't add over-the-counter drugs without permission.
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Exercise your facial muscles regularly, especially on the affected side. This includes closing your eyes and raising your eyebrows, smiling and stretching your mouth and attempting to whistle.
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Keep your face warm and the nerves stimulated. Wrap a scarf or keep a warm pillow around your face and drink plenty of warm liquids. Avoid exposing your face to cold wind. A deep facial massage can also help.
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Take plenty of multivitamins, especially ones with B vitamins like B1, B2, B6 and B12. Taking a mixture of olive oil with garlic also helps. Lactose won't help, so avoid milk as much as you can.
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