>>Diagnosed officially today with RHS. Some say it stands for Ramsay Hunt Syndrome, but I'm going with Really Hurts. Sh*t! Instead of being 1 of 4,000 with Bell's Palsy, I'm 1 of 20,000. Pretty special, huh? I'm not quite as light-hearted about this one. Full recovery is only 60% and can take years instead of weeks or months. Now I'm in the big leagues. I was wondering why the pain and symptoms I was having seemed more acute than what those whining candyass BP one's were on about! <s> Ah, well, I still have a pretty good attitude about it. Good thing, as it looks like RH and I are going to be pretty close for awhile. Not looking for sympathy - well, perhaps a little - but anyone have any stories about this new one?
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>How does one contract this disease? I want to avoid it! One thing I can recommend for treatment is a massive endorphine release. Are you married?<vbg>

It can lie dormant near the nerve for decades. I just knew I would regret that weekend in Reno! Not married, but I think I can handle it. <bg>