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Subject: Facial paralysis I am a 47 year old female, 5-3, 108 lbs. Approximately 12 months ago I suffered what appeared to be a chronic sinus infection with severe headaches and facial pain. My physician treated this with six different antibiotics with no success. he eventually performed an MRI which revealed no sinus infection. He eventually diagnosed the problem as "facial neuralgia" and prescribed elavil. The problem eventually subsided. Recently in the past two weeks I have developed facial numbness. My mother has suffered from Bells Palsy in the past although it went away. My problem has developed to the point where the entire left side of my face has become numb and my left eye is dry. I also have a TMJ problem which I have had off and on for some time. My primary care physician has ordered another MRI and consultation with a Neurologist. I am wondering if the facial neuralgia, TMJ, and current symtoms could be interrelated. The current problem developed a few days before my menstrual cycle began. Thank you | |
