Bell's Palsy: Symptoms
The onset of paralysis is sudden with Bells palsy. In fact, many people affected by this disorder often report waking up in the morning to find that one side of their face is paralyzed.

Bell's palsy symptoms typically peak within a few days, although it can take as long as two weeks.

Several hours before the onset of facial weakness or paralysis, many people experience pain behind the ear or in the back of the head. Other symptoms include:

• Dizziness
• Drooling
• Dry mouth
• Facial twitching
• Heightened sensitivity to sound
• Inability to blink or close the eye, tearing, and dry eyes
• Impaired sense of taste
• Impaired speaking

There are many physical symptoms associated with facial paralysis, but the effects vary greatly between individuals. The nature of the symptoms depends largely on the extent of trauma to the seventh nerve, and the precise location of the damage.