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Media Personality Avri Gilad Reveals Half-Face Paralysis on Air

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Media personality Avri Gilad revealed on his program that he is suffering from Bell's palsy, causing paralysis on half of his face. He woke up with the condition and has since sought medical attention and treatment. Gilad is facing the situation with humor and has shared his thoughts on the unexpected change, while also describing daily challenges.

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  • Media personality Avri Gilad revealed he has Bell's palsy, causing paralysis on half his face.
  • Gilad discovered the condition upon waking up and has since sought medical evaluation and treatment.
  • He is approaching the situation with humor and reflecting on the unexpected change.
  • Gilad described daily difficulties, including problems with drinking.
  • He suspects prolonged gum chewing may have caused inflammation leading to his condition.
Media Personality Avri Gilad Reveals Half-Face Paralysis on Air
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Israeli media personality Avri Gilad revealed on his program, alongside co-host Rabbi Gottlieb, that he is suffering from paralysis on one side of his face. Gilad explained that he woke up one morning to find his facial appearance had significantly changed. "I woke up yesterday morning, felt something strange, looked in the mirror, and I have paralysis on half my face," he recounted. He identified the condition as Bell's palsy, a form of facial paralysis. Gilad has consulted doctors, undergone medical evaluations, and received medication, but it remains uncertain if or when he will recover. He shared his thoughts on the sudden change, questioning how he would proceed with his life and whether he felt like a victim or was given a tool to work with. Despite the challenging situation, Gilad chose to approach it with humor, stating, "A crooked person like me gets a crooked tool. What do you think I chose? I chose joy." He also described daily difficulties, such as coffee dripping onto his clothes while drinking. Gilad speculated that chewing gum for extended periods may have led to inflammation of the facial nerve, which he believes caused his condition.

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