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numbness in lip

About a week ago, I noticed that my left top lip had gone a little numb, it also felt like it was creeping into my upper left cheek (kind of a cold feeling).  It went away, but it came back today, same feeling (while I was walking my dog).  I have a history of ovarian cancer (diagnosed 5 years ago) and have had one recurrence.  I still have neuropathy in my toes.  Currently, I am undergoing testing for possible optic nerve problems in my left eye - About three months ago I started losing vision in my left eye.  I am 59 years old and in good health otherwise, low blood pressure, no diabetes, although I am a light smoker.  Could the numb lip have anything to do with the optic nerve??  What could be going on?
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485259 tn?1519047026
Also look up Trigeminal Neuralgia. There is a forum here. Don't ask me how i know. Glad to help if I can.
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187666 tn?1331173345
I wondered about Bell's Palsy. I had a friend with that while she was pregnant. No idea why it popped up but it eventually went away on its own.

The vision problem would not be a part of that though. Glad you're getting that checked.
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Your numb lip doesn't strike me as something that would be related to your ovarian cancer since you haven't had any recent treatments.  But, the vision problem and numbness seem concerning.  Have you had a brain scan?  Something could be putting pressure on a nerve.  Your symptoms also sound like a TIA (Transient Ischemic Attack) which is like a mini-stroke.  Here is a website that has some info:

http://www.americanheart.org/presenter.jhtml?identifier=4781

I have several close family members who have had TIAs and had symptoms like yours.  I hope you find some answers soon.  Congrats on 5 years out on your ovarian cancer!!!  That is awesome!!!
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