@africa15, were you prescribed these meds in hopes of alleviating some of your symptoms or for something unrelated?

The neuromuscular prescribed these in hopes of decreasing symptoms. I’m so confused on how these meds are supposed to work if he’s still unsure of exactly what’s going on.

@africa15, Here's more information on Bell's Palsy https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/bells-palsy/symptoms-causes/syc-20370028
Your doctor may have prescribed anti-viral medication to see if the symptoms are caused by a viral infection.

Hello @africa15

I would like to offer you a welcome to Mayo Connect as well! I am glad that you posted your concerns here. Sometimes when doctors prescribe meds it is to help with a diagnosis.

When my doctor was unsure about my Parkinson's diagnosis she did tests to rule out other possible causes for my symptoms and then prescribed the typical med used to treat Parkinson's. The idea was that if the symptoms improve with the medication, then the diagnosis must be Parkinson's. While it seemed like a rather awkward way to make a diagnosis that seems to be fairly typical in many situations.

I look forward to hearing how you are doing.

Teresa