Dr. Basuki Nath Bhagat
Family Physician
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Patient's Query
Hello doctor,
I had Bell's palsy five months back. I seemed to fully recover but last month I have developed a strong metallic taste in my mouth with a burning sensation in my mouth that comes and goes. Is this still related to Bell's palsy?
Kindly help.
Hello,
Welcome to icliniq.com
I understand your concern. It could be related to Bell's palsy. Is the present symptom always present even without food? Do you have symptoms of altered taste during palsy? Is any recurrence of symptoms present? Whether you had a mild or severe form of palsy? What medication you had for the palsy?
Kindly revert back with answers.
Patient's Query
Hello doctor,
I did have some metallic taste with Bell's, but it went away. It seems to lessen when I eat. Chewing gum definitely helps. I had very sensitive to loud noises with Bell's but that too has gone away. The Bell's affected the right side of my face and from what I have read was not as severe as some. While I could not raise my mouth on that side or close that eye completely I was pretty much 90 % recovered after 4 weeks. The only symptom that I now have is the metallic taste and tingling of lips and tongue which has been persistent for over a month. When I went to the emergency room for Bell's I was given a prescription for Valtrex (1000 mg 3 times for 10 days) and prednisone 80 mg for 5 days.
Hello,
Welcome back to icliniq.com.
The presence of incomplete paralysis in the first week is the most favorable prognostic sign. Bell’s palsy usually resolves in time and causes no long-term complications. The present symptom would also resolve similarly to other symptoms. There is no need to restart steroid medication. If chewing gum helps to lessen symptoms you should continue.
I hope this has helped you. Thank you.
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