How do you get Ramsay - Hunt Syndrome?

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My best friend came down with Ramsay - Hunt Syndrome two weeks ago. I know that it is caused by the virus that also causes shingles or chickenpox. She wants me to come see her, but I'm afraid I'll catch it. She say's it isn't contagous, but it is a viral disease. Am I wrong to thinks I might be able to catch it?
It is caused by the same virus that causes the chickenpox/shingles. The virus name is herpes zoster oticus. It is an infection of the facial nerve. As far as how it is contracted in the first place, it can be triggered by a recent illness, stress, something that activates the virus that lies dormant in the body. Depending how long she has had this and is being treated with medications, she may no longer be contagious. Usually, after 10-14 days, the incubation and contagious stage has passed. If you have had the chickenpox/shingles then you should be fine but, there is a small chance that you may contract it. Many people who have had the chickenpox, can develop shingles later on in life. I hope this helps. Here is website:
www.mayoclinic.com/health/ramsay-hunt-syndrome/DS00878  (+ info)

what is the difference betweeen bells palsy and ramseys hunt syndrome?

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the difference in the cause, symptoms and cure. and duration of facial paralysis.
thanks
Do you mean "Ramsay Hunt syndrome"?
Bell's palsy is sudden, idiopathic, unilateral peripheral 7th cranial nerve palsy. Symptoms are hemifacial paresis of the upper and lower face. There are no specific tests for diagnosis. Treatment may include corticosteroids, antiviral drugs (eg, acyclovir), lubrication of the eye, and intermittent use of an eye patch.
At least three separate neurological syndromes carry the name of Ramsay Hunt syndrome (RHS), their only connection being that they were all first described by James Ramsay Hunt (1872-1937):
* Ramsay Hunt syndrome type I
* Ramsay Hunt syndrome type II
* Ramsay Hunt syndrome type III, a less commonly referenced condition, a neuropathy of the deep palmar branch of the ulnar nerve.
Ramsay Hunt syndrome (RHS) type 1 is a rare and nebulous entity that has alternatively been called dyssynergia cerebellaris myoclonica, dyssynergia cerebellaris progressiva, dentatorubral degeneration, or Ramsay Hunt cerebellar syndrome.
Ramsay Hunt syndrome (RHS) type 2, is a disorder that is caused by the reactivation of pre-existing herpes zoster virus in a nerve cell bundle (the geniculate ganglion). The neurons in this ganglion are responsible for the movements of facial muscles, the touch sensation of a part of ear and ear canal, the taste function of the frontal two-thirds of the tongue, and the moisturization of the eyes and the mouth. The syndrome specifically refers to the combination of this entity with weakness of the muscles activated by the facial nerve. In isolation the latter entity would be called Bell's Palsy. (Wikipedia)
Herpes zoster oticus (Ramsay Hunt syndrome) is infection of the 8th cranial nerve ganglia and the geniculate ganglion of the facial nerve by the herpes zoster virus. (Merck)
The varicella zoster virus causes both Ramsay Hunt syndrome and another common cause of facial weakness, Bell's palsy (in which there is no rash).
This virus is part of the family of human herpes viruses, which cause fever sores on the mouth and genital herpes. The varicella zoster virus also causes shingles and chickenpox.
In people with Ramsay Hunt syndrome, the virus is believed to infect the facial nerve near the inner ear. This leads to irritation and swelling. (MedlinePlus)  (+ info)

does ne1 know netthing about tolosa hunt disease?

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ihave beendiagnosed with tolosa huntdisease and was hopingthatthere was someanswers availablelike will it last the rest of my life an so on please help
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tolosa-Hunt_syndrome  (+ info)

What is Ramsay Hunt Syndrome?

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Has anyone has Ramsay Hunt Syndrome and completely recover from it?
http://www.ramsayhunt.org/ will tell you all about it.  (+ info)

asking again. Does anyone have any suggestions on Ramsay Hunt Syndrome?

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I am looking for some help and dealing with this. it has been over 5 months. i am still not feeling better. I also have had optic neuritis. Does any one know of a place that might help or have any suggestions?
I am under doctors care doesnt seem to be helping that much. Any other places or good doctors to go to?
I am sorry that you are suffering with this debilitating condition. You can get a lot of information on http://www.ramsayhunt.org/ and get support from other sufferers but you need to be under a Doctor's care to ensure recovery.  (+ info)

Does anyone have Ramsay Hunt Syndrome?

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I have been diagnosed with Ramsay hunt and wondered if anyone could help me find a way to deal with the pain. Does anyone have any good resources for me? Or can you share how long it takes to get better. its been 5 months.
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Does anyone have info on Ramsey Hunt Syndrome?

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Yes. My mom had it in February and is finally doing well again. It is a form of shingles which can go into your ear and into your mouth. These tender areas become very painful and it can be difficult to eat and stay hydrated. There is an anti-viral medicine which must be taken within the first 2 or 3 days after the outbreak or it won't help. Some people need to be on pain medicines for a while since the pain can linger for weeks or months after the skin lesions disappear. This is because the virus affects the nerve endings. I would advise to avoid Lyrica which is a new medicine for people with chronic shingles pain. My mom got very sick from it and I have now heard of many others who also had a very bad time with it. Good luck. Hope that helps. Feel free to email me.  (+ info)

Ramsay hunt syndrome?

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2 days ago i was told i had an ear infection.......i have been in a lot of pain recently, for the past 4 days i have EXTREME ear pain what seems like swelling of the face, numbness of the face, the nerves are killing.

After going to hospital today because the pain was so bad they told me i did not have an ear infection but could POSSIBLY had ramsay hunt syndrome.... they say all my symptoms are pointing towards this however there is no blistering of the ears, if the blistering comes they will give me the anti viral medicine.

Im asking if anyone else had this? how are you now? what are your experiences??

After what the doctor said and ive read online i think that i do have the ramsay hunt syndrome and want a diagnosis as soon has possible, how long did it take for your blisters to come out?
Lisa check the web on this Ramsey Hunt Syndrome. A syndrome is a manifestation of a mental illness as far as I know.
Double check what they have told you.  (+ info)

ramsey hunt syndrome/shingles?

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hi i am 33 female and 12 weeks ago i was very ill with fever ,shakes couldn't move hurting all over and at the time my children had chicken pox,now too my knowledge i never had them could i have had shingles without the rash?

also i have not been well since then i have face weakness and ear pain and head pain and eye pain i am worried i may have developed ramsay hunt syndrome i have been to the doctors 5 times for this and finally getting a mri done friday but i told them all my story and keep dismissing shingles as i had no rash!i really don't know what to do please help
The only way you could have shingles is if you have had chicken pox at some point in the past. Shingles is a reactivation of the chicken pox virus. If you have never had chicken pox, you can not get shingles. Your symptoms are being caused by something else. See your doctor.  (+ info)

Bell's Palsy to Ramsay Hunt Syndrome?

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I posted a question about bell's palsy on 12/11/09. Now about 6 days later, my diagnosis turns into Ramsay Hunt Syndrome which causes bell's palsy.

My current treatment is prednisone taper down from 60 mg over 13 days, currently on my 6th day. I was able to start the corticosteroid immediately when I first found out about bell's palsy. Today, the physician just started me on Valtrex (antiviral) due to new symptoms of my ear relating to Ramsay Hunt Syndrome. I felt that it was a bit late. We should've started both drug therapies together, but there were no signs for the need of antivirals at the start so we didn't start it until now.

I hope everything turns out well.

Does anyone have any medical advice or information regarding Ramsay Hunt syndrome? Any previous experiences? Treatments? Any recovery at all? How did you turn out? Please share any stories you have, with as much details as possible so we can all learn a bit more from each other. Feel free to contact me by email if you have questions for me.
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