Massage the side of your face with BP and take the prednisone your dr has given you. That's about all I know to do. For a while I didn't want to go out of the house but after a while you'll get out. My ear hurt so bad during the time that I felt I was going crazy. I guess that's part of that nerve that gets inflammed.
Heat packs help too.
Good luck to you. Keep us posted and let us know how you're doing. Hang in there. You'll get through it. BB Next Article Previous Article Return to original Article Click HERE to return to the main Neurology WebForum Homepage.