Personal Stories

Helen has had recurring Bell’s palsy seven times in total over the past 13 years.

Marcus thought he had an Army career for life, but Bell’s palsy had other plans for him.

Carol spent nearly a week in agony before a doctor realised she had shingles in her ear.

Catherine’s had Bell’s palsy since childhood and fears her daughter will be bullied because of it.

Amy coped with her Bell’s palsy by blogging and posting pictures on social media.

Grant thought he was unbreakable but describes how Bell’s palsy changed his outlook.

Karla gives hope to those newly diagnosed with her seven week Bell’s palsy recovery story.

Lisa is still trying to access treatment that could improve her health.

Deborah describes what happened to her as her breakdown in her face.

Doctors struggled to diagnose Claudine with RHS due to the absence of a rash.

Matt was initially misdiagnosed with Bell’s palsy when in fact he had Ramsay Hunt syndrome.

Cate describes her long journey to diagnosis of Melkersson-Rosenthal syndrome.