NA-DIAGNOSE pala na may Bell’s Palsy si Toni Munoz ng Ben&Ben.
Pagbabahagi niya sa kanyang Instagram post: “I’ve been intending to share something with all of you pero ngayon lang ako nagkaroon ng headspace at lakas ng loob para gawin. Meron akong life update: a few days before we flew to Sydney for Ben&Ben’s 1MX show, I was diagnosed with Bell’s Palsy. The left side of my face is paralyzed, so as some of you might have noticed (lalo na sa mga na-meet namin sa Sydney), I can only wear half a smile, and there’s bit of change in the way I speak.”
“Sa mga makakakita sa akin, maninibago kayo s’yempre at okay lang ‘yun! Ako rin nga hindi pa rin sanay. I am slowly getting used to this day by day, but I wouldn’t be truthful if I said that it’s easy. It’s a roller coaster of an experience, physically, mentally, emotionally.
“But I am still very grateful to be surrounded by very loving people who have given me support and care these past few days (alam n’yo na kung sino kayo!). And of course, I’m grateful that I can still play and sing and get to do my job (mas challenging lang pero kaya),” paliwanag ni Toni.
Ayon sa Mayo Clinic, bell’s palsy is a condition that causes sudden weakness in the muscles on one side of the face. The weakness makes half of the face appear to droop. Smiles are one-sided, and the eye on the affected side resists closing.
Bell’s palsy can be triggered by specific factors, such as viral infections, physical trauma, and impaired immunity from stress, but often the exact cause of it is unknown. Bell’s palsy usually lasts from two weeks to 6 months, but most people recover fully even without proper treatment.
May bell’s palsy man si Toni positive outlook pa rin daw siya sa buhay.
