Could this be a sign

[vickibei]

Hello,
For the past few months I have been having some issues regarding my chin, under my tongue and even lips. Off and on throughout the day my chin will get a numbness sensation and will also be under my tongue and sometimes make my lips numb. My face will get flush and I become very hot. At times I thought that maybe I should eat something but this only seems to help the problem temporarily and then it comes back. Any suggestions? Also one of my eyelids is drooping, I am waiting for insurance to kick in. Any thoughts?

[curiouslady1]

Parathesia on various areas of the body, including the face can be a sign of diabetic neuropathy.  Your drooping eyelid is called ptosis and this can come from various causes with diabetic neuropathy among them.  Mine came about because of my thyroid problems.  I have had both conditions.  Get your diabetes under control and you will be less likely to develop these conditions (and so will I).

[Dot.Calm]

You don't need insurance to see an emergency room doctor, not here in the U.S., that is.

The American Stroke Association wants you to learn the warning signs of stroke:

    * Sudden numbness or weakness of the face, arm or leg, especially on one side of the body
    * Sudden confusion, trouble speaking or understanding
    * Sudden trouble seeing in one or both eyes
    * Sudden trouble walking, dizziness, loss of balance or coordination
    * Sudden, severe headache with no known cause

[peekawho]

My only question is how long do you have to wait for insurance to kick in?  these symptoms sound pretty serious, some of them.