Karina White, 30, from Scotland had a strange experience 10 days after giving birth to daughter Mackenzie. A few weeks after delivery on August 8, her lips became numb while drinking tea and the left side of her face lost function.
Initially they thought it could be an allergy or a stroke.
Identification of Bell’s Palsy
After examination, doctors confirmed Bell’s Palsy. This is a condition in which there is temporary weakness or paralysis on one side of the face. To cure this disease, Kareena was given steroid therapy for five days.
difficulty in daily life
- One has to purse the lips while drinking water.
- It is necessary to tape the left eye while sleeping.
- Stammering is felt while speaking.
- There was difficulty in eating food for the first two weeks.
gradual improvement
Kareena told that now she is able to take water and food properly. Slight movement has started in the left lip. There is still irritation in the eyes, hence eye drops and closing the eyelids with a finger sometimes during the day.
perseverance and awareness
Kareena says that the doctors told that she will recover completely, but fear remains in her mind. Despite this, she is sharing her experience to make others aware and give hope. Kareena also shared the footage of her paralyzed face on TikTok so that people can know about this rare condition and the affected people should not lose courage. This story is both a warning and inspiration for new mothers that they should not panic about physical changes and health problems, but it is important to consult a doctor on time.