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Aug. 14th, 2007 05:23 pm
Dear Universe: Knock it the frack off.
So this morning I realized that my weird numb-tongue issue had become my weird "My face feels almost paralyzed" issue. So I went to the doctor this afternoon.
The most likely diagnosis is Bell's Palsy, a temporary facial paralysis. Basically, the left side of my face isn't working as well as it should. It hurts a tiny bit (some movements cause cramping because the muscles have been weakened) and I can't taste anything on the left side of my face.
Just to be sure, I have to get some bloodwork and a MRI done. There is a TINY chance I could be one of those rare men who gets MS, but the doc says that's very unlikely. She's pretty certain it's Bell's Palsy, but wants to be sure.
The most likely diagnosis is Bell's Palsy, a temporary facial paralysis. Basically, the left side of my face isn't working as well as it should. It hurts a tiny bit (some movements cause cramping because the muscles have been weakened) and I can't taste anything on the left side of my face.
Just to be sure, I have to get some bloodwork and a MRI done. There is a TINY chance I could be one of those rare men who gets MS, but the doc says that's very unlikely. She's pretty certain it's Bell's Palsy, but wants to be sure.