I get numbness/tingling feeling in left lower portion of my cheek and I can feel it in the left side of my mouth, if I sleep on my left side. The numbness is not severe and I can still feel my fingers if I touch my face. It stays with me for few hours after I wake up, then goes away. Is this a sign of onset of some infliction/stroke?
MAK
I see this is dated back to 2009....
What was the outcome?
Just curious because I'm having similar symptoms.
Thanks,
Joe
Ok, so I've had an MRI/MRA and it was "normal". Also they did scan of my carotids and it was normal. My doctor's initial thought b4 any testing was that this may be an over sensitive nerve. My optometrist recommended I see a neuro-opthamologist (spelling?) after getting the MRA results. The tingling sensation has moved throughout my left side of my face...cheeks, lips, tongue, and now my nose the last few days. I have noticed the last few days that the sensation in my lips/cheek can be triggered by chewing on hard foods like popcorn or chips. My eyes also feel dry/sore/tired and I have a light headed feeling most of the day...weird feeling around my scalp. Bloodwork revealed nothing abnormal. Glucose is normal. So, I am wondering if this could be a damaged nerve or something like that? Should I see a 'neur-op' or a neurologist? Please help...these sensations are driving me crazy.
Hi,
There are numerous causes of cheek numbness. Some of them are-Anxiety panic syndrome, Sinus problem, Salivary gland cancer, Compression of the Facial nerve, Brain tumour and many others. Please wait for the doctor appointment. Basic investigations may lead you a diagnosis. Please go for a CT scan of the head to get a specific diagnosis. Hope this helps you. Take care and regards!