Bell's Palsy

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I am currently treating a patient who suffers with Bell's Palsy.

She has had it for four months now, ever since she gave birth to her

child. Below you will find a direct quote from her and her

experience. I am looking for some guidance regarding an herbal

prescription.

 

With acupuncture she can wrinkle her forehead with more ease, but

her right nostril doesn't flare and her smile is still hindered. I

have only seen her once, but I am pretty sure that she has blood and

Qi vacuity leading to wind, due to its lack of nourishment. I don't

have her chart in front of me, and I know that most of you would

like S/S and Pulse and Tongue, sorry about that. I will try to post

the S/S later today. As much as I would like to give her herbs my

concern is that she is taking Coumadin. I have heard some mixed

responses in the past with regard to prescribing herbal treatment

with coumadin.

 

Is there anyone out there that has experience with this?

What do you all feel about using herbs with this patient? I am a

little cautious about using herbs in this case, but I wanted to get

another opinion.

 

" I delivered my baby on April 5, 2004. I had an epidural and had to

go back to the ER to have a bloodpatch done. The following day I had

revisited the ER again and was diagnosed with Bell's Palsy. I was

given Prednisone and Acyclovior. The following day I was taken to

the ER via an Amulance because I had a seizure at home while

changing my baby. I was hospitalized and after leaving the hospital

I ended up with a blood clot in my leg. Needless to say I was very

anxious, stressed out and depressed. I was advised from my OB/GYN

to see a counselor. I took her advice and spoke to a counselor

which just did not seem to make much of a difference.

 

It has now been 4 months since I had my baby and I don't feel

anywhere near normal. I still have Bell's Palsy despite of my facial

exercises and massages. I am on Dilantin and Coumadin. I must admit

I am not very active and don't practice good eating habits. "

 

Thanks in advance for your help,

Marc