Ben&Ben’s Toni Muñoz Reveals Being Diagnosed With Bell’s Palsy: “Gagaling naman ako”

Ben&Ben percussionist Toni Muñoz revealed she has been diagnosed with Bell’s palsy. On October 12, she talked about her health in a lengthy Instagram post, along with photos of her with the band.

She began by admitting that she wanted to share a “life update” with her fans as soon as she had the “headspace” and strength.

“Meron akong life update: a few days before we flew to Sydney for Ben&Ben’s 1MX show, I was diagnosed with Bell’s Palsy,” she wrote.

Muñoz emphasized that the left side of her face is paralyzed, prompting her to “only wear half a smile” and resulting in “a bit” of change in the way she speaks.

According to the National Institutes of Health (NIH), Bell’s palsy is a neurological disorder that causes paralysis or weakness on one side of the face, as one of the nerves that control muscles in the face becomes injured or stops working properly.

“Sa mga makakakita sa akin, maninibago kayo s’yempre at okay lang ‘yun! Ako rin nga hindi pa rin sanay. I am slowly getting used to this day by day, but I wouldn’t be truthful if I said that it’s easy. It’s a roller coaster of an experience, physically, mentally, emotionally,” she added.

The musician expressed her gratitude to her bandmates and “loving people” who supported and cared for her, “And of course, I’m grateful that I can still play and sing and get to do my job (mas challenging lang pero kaya).”

 

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She continued, “Ayun lang! Just putting this out here para lang hindi kayo magtaka/magulat when you see me, at para na rin sa akin, para mas lumakas ‘yung pagtanggap ko na ito ngayon ang aking realidad.”

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Muñoz assured her fans and remained positive, “Gagaling naman ako, kailangan lang maghintay. Sa ngayon, kahit kalahati lang ang aking mga ngiti, buo pa rin ‘yan galing sa aking 🤍.”

“Kasali talaga sa buhay ang mga sorpresa. Kaya nga ito maganda. Marami pa ring dapat ipagpasalamat,” she concluded.

Ben&Ben is set to perform in Dubai on October 14, which Muñoz confirmed she will be part of.