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[whatswrong913]

Hi......for at least the last six months I have had a sharp sensation when I tap above my left eye. The left side of my head has also been feeling a little numb the last couple of days. Like a giddy feeling. Also, when under the shower the pressure of the water also seems to irritate the problem. I do lift weights, and the doctor i went to believes i have irritated the nerve above my eye that runs into your head. I thought it may have had something to do with my eyes as I sit in front of a computer all day, but the optomotrist said my eyes are fine, and he suggested it may be sinus. However, i dont have any discharge or anything.
It is not a very painful pain, just constant and annoying. You just know its there and something doesnt feel right.

[whatswrong913]

Thanks for your reply. Much appreciated.....now I'm scared but. I should go get checked.

[Dr Sharma]

Hi there. These symptoms are pointing towards trigeminal neuralgia, which is a nerve disorder causing a stabbing or electric shock like pain in parts of face. This can affect part of or all of face and surface of eye. Trigeminal neuralgia may be caused by multiple sclerosis and pressure on the trigeminal nerve from a swollen blood vessel or tumor. one may have very painful, sharp electric like spasms that lasts for few seconds to minutes, pain on one side of the face, often around the eye, cheek and lower part of face, triggered by everyday activities like chewing, eating, light touching face etc. tests done are blood tests, MRI head and trigeminal reflex testing. Treatment includes anti seizure drugs like carbamazepine, phenytoin, muscle relaxants, tricyclic antidepressants etc. surgical techniques may be needed like cutting or destroying part of trigeminal nerve, surgery to remove a blood vessel or tumor that is putting pressure on the trigeminal nerve. Hope this helps. Take care.