Yes, I had bells palsy prior to my MS diagnosis. It is a little scary and annoying (especially trying to eat noodles) but gets better. They treated me with a 5 day course of steroids (Same as a relapse). It took about 3 months to get back to 95% normal. When I had the palsy I went to a neuro and he said I didn't need an MRI as it is caused by inflammation of the 7th cranial nerve in the skull. Not actually in the brain. I have subsequently asked my MS neuro and he said similar. He looked through my MRI and said there are no lesions in my brain in the area which might cause something like bells palsy. Tips: - Keep your affected eye taped closed at night so you dont suffer any eye/sight damage. I put lanolin eye ointment in also to keep it lubricated. - Don't stress about it - Avoid drinking from straws - Laugh a little as it is kind of funny. On the plus side you become a fantastic winker with a pirates smile. Arrggghhh

Thanks, I'm afraid I have to drink through a straw, burnt my throat though. I had steroids and anti virals then I developed gastritis whilst away 😱 sat in the toilet hanging on the sink thinking I was going to die, couldn't breathe, back on anti virals as I developed cold sore (herpes simplex) but you're right, I've joked. Got my reassessment for disability now, I had zero for mobility last time despite crutches and wheelchair. You get so run down. Thanks for your response and advice 💚💜

Not personally but boyfriend woke up with it one morning, worsened as the day went on, went to doc for it but it did clear up