Updated 4/2/05

My face is getting bit better. I can blink and close my eye but everything is pretty dead.

Last week, I was giving a shot of Dexamethasone (WebMD Info) One shot in my Bells side of my face and one in the buttocks.

The next day I was giving another booster shot in the rear and a Hi Potency B12 shot. Needless, to say it wasn't the fun but I have not had this treatment before.

My face swelled slightly due to the side effect of the corticosteroid.

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