Ruth woke up with half her face paralysed.
Ruth Ferguson, 31,
Portree, Isle of Skye
As I rocked my son Zander, then 3 months, in my arms, my right eye watered. I put it down to tiredness.
Me and my husband Derek, 35, were staying with my parents for a few weeks.
Next night, Mum made spaghetti bolognese. Everyone said how tasty it was, but I couldn’t taste a thing.
Back home, I still didn’t feel myself. I had a crick in my neck and my mouth felt numb.
Then, as I brushed my teeth the next day, I saw my reflection.
The right side of my face had drooped. I tried to smile and raise my eyebrows, but it was no use.
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