Guest guest Posted August 3, 2012 Report Share Posted August 3, 2012 I have a postpartum mommy with bells palsy. Doctor wants to put her on high dose steroids. She is in a panic. What are some viable alternative therapies? A friend suggests acupuncture. Anything else? Liz Pevytoe RN, IBCLC Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 3, 2012 Report Share Posted August 3, 2012 Why does she need to be on anything? When my father had Bell's Palsy they said there was nothing they could do and it would just have to run it's course. They didn't give him one little thing for it. It seemed like he had it forever but it was probably under a year. Maybe even under 6 months. (It's been over ten years so I can't quite remember.) I wish her good luck, it's a difficult time for that to happen. Cheryl n,IBCLC, RLC To: Sent: Friday, August 3, 2012 12:32 PM Subject: Urgent help I have a postpartum mommy with bells palsy. Doctor wants to put her on high dose steroids. She is in a panic. What are some viable alternative therapies? A friend suggests acupuncture. Anything else? Liz Pevytoe RN, IBCLC Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 3, 2012 Report Share Posted August 3, 2012 When my husband was treated for Bells Palsy they gave him Prednisone & Valtrex. Prednisone I wouldn't recommend for a breastfeeding mom, but Lactmed says Valtrex is safe. It might help it run the course faster. I can't imagine putting up with it for 6 months! Wow. Sincerely, Katy , IBCLCMom & OwnerThe Stylin' Mommakaty@... Check out our blog: http://blog.stylinmomma.com'Like' us on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/StylinMomma Follow along on Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/Stylin_MommaNeed Lactation help: http://www.katylinda.com Why does she need to be on anything? When my father had Bell's Palsy they said there was nothing they could do and it would just have to run it's course. They didn't give him one little thing for it. It seemed like he had it forever but it was probably under a year. Maybe even under 6 months. (It's been over ten years so I can't quite remember.) I wish her good luck, it's a difficult time for that to happen. Cheryl n,IBCLC, RLC To: Sent: Friday, August 3, 2012 12:32 PM Subject: Urgent help I have a postpartum mommy with bells palsy. Doctor wants to put her on high dose steroids. She is in a panic. What are some viable alternative therapies? A friend suggests acupuncture. Anything else? Liz Pevytoe RN, IBCLC -- Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 4, 2012 Report Share Posted August 4, 2012 Does she have Lyme disease? Ann Conlon-, IBCLCTriangle Lactation Consultants Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 4, 2012 Report Share Posted August 4, 2012 I have read, while doing some research for myself after a deer tick bite, that there is a link between Bell's Palsy and Lyme disease.. for some this is their major presenting symptom. Celina DykstraLa Leche League Leader, Lakes Region LLL, NHIBCLCceliner_d57@...Helping Moms and Babies Meet Their Breastfeeding Goals Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 5, 2012 Report Share Posted August 5, 2012 Ann- I am so sorry that happened to you. I can just imagine it and how it would feel. Stay strong- all you can do is say is what you think is true.Also, can you recommend to me reliable Lyme clinics and websites?Hugs,Sue To: Sent: Saturday, August 4, 2012 8:05 AM Subject: Re: Urgent help Does she have Lyme disease? Ann Conlon-, IBCLCTriangle Lactation Consultants Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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