Hi, Kendall, I had a friend who had this a couple of years ago. He was utterly bummed out about it and from what the doctor said he thought it might be months of droopiness and slurring -- which really was a bummer because we were working on a musical revue at the time and he was hoping to make his debut. Finally gave up on that for other reasons, but the palsey only lasted two or three weeks. Which can seem like an eternity, I know.

Do try to rest and not stress your poor bod any more than it already is. And wrapping your face in hot, moist towels can help. As I understand it, it's viral in nature, and generally helping your body rebuild itself enables it to give viruses the boot. So, take extra good care of yourself and take B-vitamins, especially, to help deal with the other stress factors in your life that are no doubt dragging your immune system down anyway.

Take good care, ww/a.k.a. Nurse Pansy Rue