I notice every time I try and smile, it's like a workout for my face. I guess because I don't smile much with Lyme.
Is this the facial muscles not being worked enough.
Hard to smile with this crap.
Lymetwister
Posted by Geneal (Member # 10375) on :
It may be nerve related.
There is Craniel V, VII, and more involved in the face and smiling.
So, practice doing "oooooo" followed by "eeeeeee".
Makes your lips pucker then pull into a smile.
How is the sensation of your face?
Any numbness, tingling, weakness to one side?
Hugs,
Geneal
Posted by lymetwister (Member # 19590) on :
Thanks Geneal,
I think it is more that I don't smile much do the constant daily Herxing, i.e. not much to smile about.
But I noticed that when my daughter does something that makes me laugh, I can feel the awkwardness in my face muscles.
There is no numbness or tingling per say, I think it's just that I don't smile much these days.
I will practice the "ooooooo's" and "eeeeeeeee's" though. I would think that would help.
Lymetwister
Posted by Geneal (Member # 10375) on :
You don't actually have to say the "oooooo's" and "eeeeee's",
But it does help with lip and face movement.
Plus it may make your daughter laugh and you too.
Hoping for more smiles for you and your family
In the coming days.
I am a Speech Pathologist. Didn't want you to think
That I was giving you something "silly" to do.
I should add that kissing helps too.
Give kisses to your precious daughter.
That is my professional recommendation for you today.
PM me if you need or want any more info.
Hugs,
Geneal
Posted by AP (Member # 8430) on :
When I started smiling again, my cheeks were in so much pain!!! It got better... I can smile for hours effortlessly now.
Posted by greenbow (Member # 21463) on :
i get this too...my face muscles feel tight at times...i wonder if it is a tmj thing?
Posted by Abxnomore (Member # 18936) on :
Yes, I had it too. It comes from the cranial nerves being inflamed. It usually subsides with treatment.
Posted by seekhelp (Member # 15067) on :
Maybe we could all muster a smile the day we hear Shapiro, Steere, Wormser, and company were removed from the IDSA due to poor Lyme treatment protocols and ignoring medical science. I don't smile much anymore w/this disease, but that news may help. lol.