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Kelley Baker's avatar

Wow! That's a rough story. I'm so happy it has passed for you. Take care.

Jim Fields's avatar

Hi Kelley,

Thank you! It was quite the experience, that's for sure.

Dylan Oxley's avatar

A worked with a guy who had this happen to him recently. Can't imagine having it for 6 months!

Jim Fields's avatar

Thanks! I hope your coworker is doing well and on the road to recovery!

Jules's avatar

Thanks for sharing this. I had heard of Bell's Palsy but this was really informative. I'm so sorry you had this frightening experience. It must have been amazing when you first realised that you could blink your eye again. I hope you get no recurrence of it.

Jim Fields's avatar

Hi Jules,

Thank you! Yes, it wasn't an easy condition to deal with, especially when trying to teach in person college classes, but I'm thankful I was able to make a full recovery.

CHUCK MARTENS's avatar

I had completely forgotten about this! I'm really glad that those symptoms have never returned! Thank you for sharing.

Jim Fields's avatar

Thanks, Chuck! I'm always worried that the symptoms will return again or affect my other eye.