Therapy aides Bell's palsy

Therapy aides Bell's palsy

Dear Dr. Donya,

I read The Jakarta Post dated Dec. 5 and was surprised that
you had written about the same illness that my sister suffers
from. Thank-you very much for sharing such information so that
others are made aware of the malady.

My sister's doctor had prescribed Lameson and Lapibal pills.
The doctor said that Lameson was to destroy viruses and Lapibal
was a strong dose of B-12 vitamin. What substances are contained
in these medicines?

My sister is still receiving acupuncture in Bandung. The
program involves 12 sessions. She is also undergoing physical
therapy in hospital. She looks better now and can raise her
eyebrows and speak faster. Is it possible for her to skip the
acupuncture?

-- Hadi

Dear Hadi,

Glad to hear from you again and especially that your sister is
getting better.

The medication Lameson is methylprednisolone, which is a
corticosteroid and is commonly used for Bell's palsy.

I think your sister is getting better with medication and
physical therapy. As for acupuncture, I think she will be fine
without it.

-- Dr. Donya