Went to my first E.N.T appointment today. All checks out.
Facial Paralysis- Virtually non existent. When I yawn my eye closes. At times things don't feel right but in general I am back.
Ear- slight pressure, ringing, still itchy.
Eye- completely closes. No more watering.
Smile- 100%. Don't know how. 1 Month ago couldn't smile, hold water or whistle.
Teeth- no sensitivity.
Taste- completely normal.
Skin- Deep scarring on cheekbone.
Energy- slightly off but closer to normal.
Dizziness- Head rushes when standing up from kneeling position. No vertigo.
Awareness- still a little loopy.

No change in with my annoying ear. I am clearly one of the lucky ones with my face. It is snapping back at a remarkable rate. Tastes may be getting slightly better as well. I worked, mowed and cleaned yesterday and did not feel exhausted. The post neuralgia reminds me daily what I've been through. Still itching those zappy nerves on my head and cheek. 8 hours of sleep last night. Yes!!! Trying not to touch me ear today. It is very true, once I stop itching, the itch keeps begging for more and I have to force myself to stop.

Itchy, scratchy! Never put q Q-tip in your ear! Unless you have had RHS. But be careful... once you start... you need more... and more! Every time I have scratched, my ear it is hard to stop. Ever poke your in your ear and build up pressure and pull! Yes that feels good! Sure it can't be good for it but... that itchy, scratchy piece of cartilage needs some pullin on! Gotta go... and yank that ear. No scolding please... or I'll keep digging!!!

Received a hearing test yesterday scheduled to see an ENT on the 26th. Hearing is normal despite what I've been through. I have a pretty good dip in the 2-6K range in both ears however. Drums for 25 years will do that.
Ear still hurts; teeth sensitive; slightly groggy, a little tired; face is doing amazing!

Earache is steady and occasionally stabbing. Taking an Ibuprofen right now 10:12 PM.
Energy pretty good. Tastes are still off. Face is improving every day, but still very sensitive.
Rash still visible, looks like I may have some scarring. 5 hours of sleep last night. Let's
work on getting more huh? Still a little spacey yet somewhat ultra focused. Didn't make
an ENT appointment today.

What's up with my fricking ear? I can hear my heartbeat in it? And it hurts in an itchy alien kind of way. My ear is really starting to ... earitate me... get it?
Not as lethargic today. My face is twitchy and starting to spasm. It is moving better. My taste buds are confused and trying to relay new tastes to my brain. My tongue told me that Kit Kats aren't what I thought they were? They were telling me processed soy? I was trying to explain to my tongue, "No, you're just not well. You really don't know what your talking about. Kits Kats are gooooooood.

May 1st, 2011
Woke up at 7:00 am. Need more sleep.
Bad earache in morning. Novocain tongue. Face seems to be moving much better. Smile coming back. Feeling slightly groggy. 1 Ibuprofen at 8:00 am.
Started my blog today.

Woke up with ear ache. Lethargic. Watery eye.
1 Ibuprofen in morning and 1 and night. Became exhausted after light physical work. Had to lay down for an hour.
Stayed up until 2:30 am watching Little Fockers.

Head foggy. Earache. All scabs from shingles are gone today with underlying redness.
Face moving better now. All regular symptoms.

Very tired. Earache all day. Face very sensitive. Face seems to move better today! Smile is changing a little bit.