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Picture of Pocatello Jim
Location: Pocatello, ID
Registered: 05-24-2008
Posts: 109
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I mentioned a few months ago that I was no longer able smile, because the left side of my mouth would no longer pull up at the corner.

Then yesterday as I was shaving, I noticed that the left side of my face seemed to be sagging a little lower than the right side. It is very subtle and I thought I might be imagining it. So, I called my wife in to look at it, and she immediately noticed it also.

Anyone else?


Pocatello Jim
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Registered: 09-28-2005
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Jim, yes this is common. The bulbar muscles weaken along with everything else. My left side also sags a little. I began to notice the muscles around the temples wasting away several years ago. Then the left cheek muscles began to sag ... then the left side of the mouth.

I recommend mouth, tongue and jaw exercises be added to your daily routines to keep these muscles stimulated.
Location: Raleigh, NC
Registered: 10-02-2010
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Same here. Especially evident in pictures prior to the progession. Also cannot smile normally and have practiced in the mirror so that what 'looks' right doesn't necessarily 'feel' right. I agree with the excercises.
Registered: 10-12-2008
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Not a bulbar muscle issue, but friends and family have commented lately that my eyelids often droop alarmingly. I wasn't even aware of it, although I have been experiencing eyelid tremors for a number of years. At their worst, these affect my ability to see properly and a considerable amount of eye-rubbing is needed to bring relief.
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John, I am not aware of eyelid droop as a symptom. That does not mean it cannot happer, however. I would check with your neurologist the next time you see him. This symptom could be related to some other health issue.
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