即使錯過黃金治療期顏面神經麻痺也能康復

2017年夏天，我在加拿大溫哥華旅行時，在強風中沿著海灘走了幾個小時。幾天後，我開始發燒，起初以為只是感冒了。

然而，隨著時間的推移，我的症狀不但沒有好轉，反而加重了。我的右耳開始劇烈疼痛，隨後耳道內出現了皮疹和水皰。不久之後，我的右側臉部開始無力下垂。我的嘴角被拉向一側，臉頰失去力量，右眼也無法完全閉合。

經過進一步的醫學檢查，我被診斷為顏面神經麻痺，也稱為貝爾氏麻痺。

醫生開了抗病毒藥物，並告知我每個人的康復情況差異很大。不幸的是，儘管完成了治療，我的臉部無力和麻木症狀卻持續惡化。為了尋求進一步的幫助，我前往海外一家大型醫院的急診科，希望能找到其他治療方案。

經過幾個小時的等待和諮詢，我被告知除了藥物和觀察之外，沒有其他有效的治療方法。能否康復，以及康復到什麼程度，都無法預測。

這種不確定性令人絕望。身為一個年輕女性，想到可能會永久失去臉部對稱和無力，我的情緒難以承受。

回到台灣後，我繼續尋找可能的治療方案，最後透過網路上的病患評價找到了溫醫師。當我第一次去診所時，距離我面癱發作已經過去了五個星期，這意味著我已經錯過了通常所說的治療「黃金期」。

在第一次諮詢中，溫醫師充滿信心地向我保證，病情仍有可能好轉，並鼓勵我立即開始治療。

為了康復，我全心投入治療方案，每天都堅持治療。

漸漸地，我開始注意到病情有好轉。右側臉部的下垂情況慢慢改善。大約一個月後，我的臉部對稱性有了顯著改善。人中回到了臉部中央，我可以再次閉上右眼，嘴巴位置也明顯改善。

三個月後，我的恢復程度超過90%，如今幾乎看不到任何顏面神經麻痺的痕跡。

回想起來，我非常慶幸自己即使錯過了早期治療的最佳時機也找到了合適的治療方法。這段經歷讓我明白了在復原過程中堅持不懈和保持希望的重要性。

我衷心感謝溫醫師在我整個治療過程中給予的關懷、鼓勵和奉獻。他的支持不僅幫助我恢復了臉部功能，也幫助我重拾了自信和內心的平靜。

本見證已獲得患者本人的書面同意。

During the summer of 2017, while traveling in Vancouver, Canada, I spent several hours walking along the beach in strong winds. A few days later, I developed a fever and initially believed that I had simply caught a cold.

However, as the days passed, my symptoms worsened rather than improved. I began experiencing severe pain in my right ear, followed by rashes and blisters within the ear canal. Soon afterward, the right side of my face became weak and droopy. My mouth was pulled to one side, my cheek lost strength, and I was unable to fully close my right eye.

After further medical evaluation, I was diagnosed with facial nerve palsy, also known as Bell’s palsy.

I was prescribed antiviral medication and informed that recovery varied greatly from person to person. Unfortunately, despite completing treatment, the facial weakness and numbness continued to worsen. Seeking further help, I visited an emergency department at a major hospital overseas, hoping that additional treatment options would be available.

After several hours of waiting and consultation, I was told that there were no additional effective treatments available beyond medication and observation. Whether recovery would occur—and to what extent—was impossible to predict.

The uncertainty was devastating. As a young woman, the thought of permanent facial asymmetry and weakness was emotionally overwhelming.

After returning to Taiwan, I continued searching for possible treatment options and eventually discovered Dr. Wen through patient testimonials online. By the time I first visited the clinic, it had already been five weeks since the onset of my facial paralysis, meaning that I had already missed the commonly recognized “golden period” for treatment.

During my first consultation, Dr. Wen confidently reassured me that improvement was still possible and encouraged me to begin treatment immediately.

Determined to recover, I committed myself fully to the treatment plan and attended sessions every day.

Gradually, I began noticing improvements. The drooping on the right side of my face slowly improved. After approximately one month of treatment, my facial symmetry had improved considerably. My philtrum returned toward the center of my face, I was able to close my right eye again, and the position of my mouth improved significantly.

After three months of treatment, I experienced more than 90% recovery, and today there are almost no visible signs of facial nerve palsy remaining.

Looking back, I am incredibly grateful that I found treatment even after missing the early treatment window. The experience taught me the importance of persistence and maintaining hope during recovery.

I sincerely thank Dr. Wen for his care, encouragement, and dedication throughout my treatment journey. His support helped me regain not only my facial function, but also my confidence and peace of mind.

This testimonial is shared with the patient’s signed consent.