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Why would the left side of my husband's face occasionally droop when he is stressed or not feeling good?

He had an MRI and CAT Scan after the first episode, and it showed nothing wrong or suspicious. We thought it may have been a mild stroke. It lasted about 4 or 5 days, each day looking better. The "droop" is not severe, but I notice it immediately. It has happened 3 or 4 times in the past 2 years, usually lasting only 1 day. Anyone have any suggestions? I am very worried that this may be a preview to something more serious in the future.

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  • 1 decade ago
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    Have him checked for TIA's which are mini strokes my mom has them and the effect is very temoporary. but it will eventually lead to a big one. it doesent have to come from a blockage in the artieries in the neck

  • 1 decade ago

    There is also a condition that is called Bells' palsy. I do not remember if it comes and goes. My father-in-law had it some time ago. It lasted for about six months to a year and has never returned. Here is a link to different types of palsy that can effect the face:

    http://millercenter.uchicago.edu/learnaboutpn/type...

    If it doesn't just go away, I hope that you can

    find what it is and get some treatment for it.

    If it does get bad, keep acupuncture in mind. I think it is very useful for such problems.

  • 1 decade ago

    GET A 2ond OPINION----ASK TO HAVE HIM CHECK FOR MINI STROKES-------BETTER TO BE SAFE THAN SORRY

    AB

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