Ann is a busy mom of three kids - but can she really be too busy to notice that half of her face is not moving? In this episode we discuss Bell's Palsy and other high yield neuropathies that can occur in pregnancy and postpartum. Ramsay Hunt syndrome type 2, also known as herpes zoster oticus, is a disorder that is caused by the reactivation of varicella zoster virus in the geniculate ganglion, a nerve cell bundle of the facial nerve. Numbness in the head can be concerning and is often a sign that a disease or other serious condition is present, including head injuries, Lyme disease and epilepsy. What Does Numbness and Tingling Mean? Numbness means decreased or absent sensation in the skin; the medical terms are hypoesthesia and anesthesia. Bell's palsy is the most common type of facial nerve paralysis. In Bell's palsy, the affected nerve becomes inflamed due to injury or damage. Most researchers think that it is caused by infections like the common cold virus or meningitis. Symptoms of Bell's palsy range from mild facial weakness to total paralysis of the affected area. Some. Bell's palsy is an acquired weakness of one side of the face, due to an injury to the facial nerve. The symptoms on the affected side typically include inability to close the eye, to smile, wrinkle the forehead and whistle. Signs and symptoms. Bell's palsy is characterized by a one-sided facial droop that comes on within 72 hours. In rare cases ( 1%), it can occur on both sides resulting in total facial paralysis. Did not take meds as she explained it would come and go. October 2007 got Bell's Palsy - right side. Received typical meds - acyclovir and steroid. Alghough Acyclovir is considered a narrow range antiviral agent and presents a relatively low cytotoxicity, it negatively and aggressively affects the state of biological equilibrium in a living organism. BELLS PALSY. Timothy C. Hain, MD, Chicago IL. Page last modified: March 11, 2018 Bell's palsy is an acquired weakness of one side of the face, due to an injury to.