Re: serious question

Robert CLS, MT(ASCP) wrote:
David Rind wrote:
paul_r wrote:
I went to the doctor and it turned out to be bell palsy...they put
me on valtrex and some steroid...so i should be fine

Good to know. Ramsay Hunt (the suggested diagnosis that caused some
debate here) is a form of Bell's Palsy caused by varicella-zoster
virus. It typically hurts more than other forms of Bell's Palsy
which is what caused me to suspect the diagnosis. With Ramsay Hunt,
there should be vesicles visible in the ear canal, so if they did
not see these it was likely more run-of-the-mill Bell's Palsy rather
than Ramsay Hunt.

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David Rind
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I was thinking Bell's Palsy also but didn't think it was because of
the pain he mentioned.
So much for my expertise in neurology although it isn't a lab
involvment situation.

You are forgiven Robert :-) . You and David are both smart guys, and a
tremendous benefit to the ng, and your efforts (you and David) are greatly
appreciated...Pete


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  • Re: serious question
    ... Ramsay Hunt (the suggested diagnosis that caused some debate here) is a form of Bell's Palsy caused by varicella-zoster virus. ... With Ramsay Hunt, there should be vesicles visible in the ear canal, so if they did not see these it was likely more run-of-the-mill Bell's Palsy rather than Ramsay Hunt. ...
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