Does anyone know if pineal cysts or tumors in the pineal region of the brain can cause facial weakness on one side? I'm experiencing facial weakness on the left side of my face, and I've had a lot of other symptoms for several months now--headaches, dizziness, decreased sensation, vision loss, muscle twitches, singular floater in my left eye, double-vision at night, photosensitivity, nausea sometimes, etc. The facial weakness recently developed within the past week or so.
Thanks, I'd appreciate any insight anyone is able to provide.
Hi Ookami,
I see you live in an area of Ontario that has a lot of reported cases of Lyme disease. Maybe you should consider getting tested for Lyme...
Here's what I found in Wikipedia under Bell's Palsy--because this sure sounds like what you are describing (en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bell%27s_palsy):
"Lyme disease may produce the typical palsy, and may be easily diagnosed by looking for Lyme-specific antibodies in the blood. In endemic areas Lyme disease may be the most common cause of facial palsy."
If you want to know more about Lyme, you can PM me.
Good luck,
Dora
Thanks soo much, I now just have to convince my mother to take me to a hospital to get this confirmed. I hope thats just all thats wrong
Ookami,
This sounds like Bell's Palsy.
Bell's palsy is a form of temporary facial paralysis resulting from damage or trauma to one of the two facial nerves.
Bell's Palsy Fact Sheet
http://www.ninds.nih.gov/disorders/bells/detail_bells.htm#109663050
Carol