numb nose and upper lip on right side

[drsdonthelp]

Ok, as most of you know, I had surgery back in Feb. on my sinuses as well as orbital implants. My problem that I continue to have is numbness. I imagined it was from the surgery , but it is now June 2, and I still have numbness.

I asked my ENT regarding the numbness and he said it should have diminished by now, he did say something about, maybe the implant for my eyes are resting on a nerve and causing the numbness. It also feels wet on my nose anytime I drink something, I think I am splashing on myself, but nothing is ever there.

My question is, since I have had the surgery in Feb. and implants to both eyes, could this cause the numbness on the right side only of my nose and upper lip?

I am in between doc. visits and really don't want to call  since I am on vacation from drs. right now, LOL

If anyone can help, I would appreciate any feedback, Thanks!!
Pam

[spastic]

Hi Pam!!!  It almost sounds like some damage to your cranial nerves has happened due to your surgery...  I have been having bouts with Bells Palsy, and oddly enough my lips are always numb but I notice when stress is pretty high, one side of my face gets all droopy... (try plucking eyebrows when one side is non-compliant, LOL!!!)  I understand being on vacation from the Drs...  I hear the name neuro and I want to run in the opposite direction!!!

Hugs,
Ada

[HVAC]

Pam this is why Doctors get paid the big bucks, It would be hard to say if this was pre existing and surgery set it off or a result of the surgery. The main thing is to try to get help with the symptoms.

Alex

[drsdonthelp]

Ada, Lisa and Alex,

You guys are all so wonderful. Thanks for helping me. The numbness is all the time, it started out where my teeth felt like they didn't belong to me but then it remained on my nose and upper lip on the right side. Nothing at all on the left. I guess I need to be patient and wait it out.... I hate to be a patient, LOL or be patient (you know what I mean) ha ha.

Can't wait til it goes away, such a weird feeling!!
Pam

[LisaJF]

This is after your surgery yes? Or did you have this prior to your surgery as well?

Yes, I know that feeling all too well.  I could barely touch the right side of my stomach (on the lateral side) or clothes brushing against it.  It was totally weird.  

Well, let's pray that this is temporary and it will go away!  I have a positive feeling about this!

[drsdonthelp]

Yes, this is since my surgery, so I am guessing that it has to do with that. I think I was starting to get worried because it hasn't let up yet. If I lick my lips, my nose tingles on the right side, very strange feeling, but I can live with it considering everything else I have dealt with.

Thanks hun, and I'm glad those antibiotics are helping alittle.
Pam

[LisaJF]

Yes, there's a possibility that this abnormal sensation will resolve completely or at least you will feel less notable sensations.  I would just give it time.  

I had a lymph node dissection in my neck and I remember it took almost a year for the sensation of numbness to go away. It didnt hurt, but it was annoying.  And that scar was a far cry less than my chest scar. :D

Give it some more time.  I think 6 months to a year is a fair time amount to give your nerves the chance to regenerate. It may not be perfect, but at least will be less annoying.