My eye is continuously watering, and I am aware I need to protect against wind, and infection - has anyone continued to swim?
2007-09-28 22:55:41 · 5 answers · asked by Arnaud K 1 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Other - Diseases
Yes you can swim except if you have difficulty closing your eye. Depending on the severity of your Bell's Palsy, I will suggest to scratch off swimming if you can't close your eye due to possible eye irritation or infection which can lead to blindness. Place an eye patch to protect your eye and to keep it closed. I hope that the cause of your Bell's Palsy was just from excessive cold exposure to your face which means your symptoms may be just temporary. If you sustained a permanent facial nerve (which controls your facial muscles) injury then it may be permanent.
I still would suggest for you to go to your holiday outing and enjoy it...but do not swim. Have fun.
2007-09-28 23:21:34 · answer #1 · answered by Travis 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I don't recall a watering eye, in fact dry eye is a common symptom, it is not contagious therefore that is not a problem for swimming.
When you have Bells palsy can return to work and resume normal activity as soon as you feel up to it. Rest is important though. The body has had an injury, and will heal most efficiently with enough rest to maintain strength and immunity at peak levels.
It's normal to feel more tired than usual during recovery, if you choose to work or exercise immediately after getting it, be smart about how you act - when your body tells you it needs a break, indulge it if you can.
An earplug can help for swimming, especially if you have a history of any inner or middle ear problems or have had surgery in the ear, check with your doctor before using an earplug or swimming though.
I don't know if this helps, but I hope you face feels normal soon.
2007-09-28 23:11:43 · answer #2 · answered by Rational Thought 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My Dad has Bells Palsy and he has had it for about 2 years. Sometime one eye waters and occasionally he dribbles because his face is lop sided. A friend of mine also suddenly got Bells Palsy,he's had it a few months and we are waiting to see if it clears up. Hope you get better soon. x
2016-03-19 02:11:53 · answer #3 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I suffered that condition once, and it isn't pleasant at all. I made a full recovery, but apparently some people are left with a permenant 'droop' on one side of their face. I advise you to ask your doctor about swimming. Either way you need to take care of your self while you have this virus.
It seems to me that swimming in the sea should be harmless, and the watering of the eye should help prevent any infections, but this is an opinion and I'm not a doctor. Ask your doc!
2007-09-28 23:06:47 · answer #4 · answered by Pidgeon 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Probably the bells palsy will be gone by then. Mine only lasted five or six days. Should be able to swim though
2007-09-28 23:00:20 · answer #5 · answered by markisboss 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Keep your head above the water if you are that concerned.
2007-09-28 22:58:54 · answer #6 · answered by mrsdebra1966 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋