Personal Stories

Natasha became affected by Bell’s Palsy following a traumatic pregnancy and birth.

Mum of three Nicoya lives with Ramsay Hunt Syndrome and is keen to raise awareness

Victoria’s son was born with an underdeveloped seventh cranial nerve which was misdiagnosed.

Elizabeth talks about the little things that add up to something much bigger after RHS.

Andrea’s facial palsy occurred after surgery to remove a benign cyst called a granuloma.

Both Anisha and her dad have experienced Bell’s palsy but the impact varied greatly.

Fran has had Bell’s palsy for 16 years and is still struggling to get medical help for it.

Ashok developed Bell’s palsy before starting college, good friends made all the difference.

When Lorraine had a stroke, her time previously working for Facial Palsy UK was a help.

Becky developed facial palsy when she was 39 weeks pregnant with her second child.

Dan developed Bell’s palsy aged 21 and fears that it may come back.

Natalie developed Bell’s palsy three days after giving birth via a c-section.