I've had bells palsy on the left side of my face for 5 days now, and its been devastating. Although, after 5 days, I'm able to close my eye voluntarily (but can not blink at the same time). I've felt a tingly feeling on my bottom and upper lip; and the lower part of my eye lid shakes (twitches)... I have a little bit of taste with foods too. Is that part of a rapid recovery? I'm extremely afraid that this will be the most I will get to being close to normal. I can not look at anyone in the face anymore. I need some feedback/ advice / what exercises should I do to make this thing go away ? or what treatments should I place myself under? are the above signs hints that I'm getting better? thank you in advance.