Hello doctor, I had Bell's palsy before few months, and it resolved within two months. I was treated by a neurologist then. But now I feel that my taste buds are blunt and I cannot taste very well, within the past day or so. I have no other symptoms of Bell's palsy yet, but this is how it started back. It was on my left side. I am worried that I am getting Bell's palsy again. Is it possible to get it so soon again? And if I feel it is, what shall I do? Shall I start my steroids and Acyclovir again?
Hello,  Welcome to icliniq.com. I can understand your concern. Try finding any other cause of taste loss like consumption of any drug like Metronidazole. If you are sure that no other cause explains it then I will suggest to get NCV (nerve conduction velocity), EMG (electromyography) test because it can pick up delay in nerve conduction earlier than the symptoms. Results are available by the same evening. Bell's palsy prophylaxis is not recommended anywhere. However, if I imagine myself in your position I would start the medication by the time all these investigations are done. You can also get a detailed neurological examination. Many a time clinical signs can be seen when a patient cannot appreciate symptoms. If it proves to be Bell's then we will have a discussion for further causes of recurrent Bell's.