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« on: January 25, 2012, 06:27:34 PM » |
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Two days ago the right side (only) of my face went numb. Not numb as in no feeling at all, but more like novacaine that has worn off about 75% of the way. It's especially odd because it is as if a straight line was drawn from my hairline to my chin right down the middle and only the right half is affected. There is no "leakage" over onto the left at all, right up to that invisible line.
My doctor wouldn't see me because this is one sign of a stroke and wanted me to go to the ER. I finally relented and after 6.5 hours there, I was told I had not had a stroke and did not have Bell's Palsy, which was a possiblity, but I had no other symptoms of it. The numbness is limited just to my face and there is no muscle droopage and it does not go into my neck or scalp.
Anyway, I will be seeing a neurologist, but just wondered if anyone had encountered this before.
*Edited to say NO muscle droopage.
Thanks much!
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« Reply #1 on: January 25, 2012, 06:32:23 PM » |
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Gosh - glad it wasn't a stroke!
But yes, I get this along with migraines. One side of my face goes numb, then the other side. But it passes within an hour.
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mclower
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« Reply #2 on: January 25, 2012, 06:36:02 PM » |
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Hm. I've never had migraines and rarely have headaches at all. I'm sorry you do! Mine has not changed location or intensity since it began on Sunday around noon. I guess it's been three days now.
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« Reply #3 on: January 25, 2012, 08:20:33 PM » |
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Are you experiencing a lot of shoulder and neck tension?
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mclower
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« Reply #4 on: January 25, 2012, 09:09:28 PM » |
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No. I'm not. A good thought, but I don't think that is it.
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« Reply #5 on: January 25, 2012, 10:04:57 PM » |
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Darn, I wish that I recalled the name of this condition, which sounds exactly like one endured by a friend of my son last year. The good news: It eventually disappeared, and he has been fine ever since.
He was under severe stress at the time (breakup, child custody battle, new job, etc.). Of course, having this happen added to the stress! Then, the assurances that it was temporary eased that, at least. So: Good luck!
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mclower
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« Reply #6 on: January 25, 2012, 10:06:16 PM » |
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I'm glad he is better! I'm looking forward to seeing the neurologist. I'm not under any particular stress right now.
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« Reply #7 on: January 25, 2012, 10:10:47 PM » |
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I'm glad he is better! I'm looking forward to seeing the neurologist. I'm not under any particular stress right now.
I wonder why they decided it wasn't Bell's Palsy? The sudden onset of one-sided facial paralysis is THE symptom of Bell's Palsy. You could almost say that it's basically the definition of Bell's Palsy (i.e. that symptom, when not caused by a stroke or the various other serious causes). I had Bell's Palsy and it was the only symptom I had. http://www.webmd.com/brain/tc/bells-palsy-topic-overview |
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mclower
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« Reply #8 on: January 25, 2012, 10:26:16 PM » |
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The ER doctor seemed to think that the single symptom wasn't enough. However, he did give me a dose of prednisone to take for a few days in case the nerves are inflammed. The neurologist may decide it IS Bell's Palsy.
Knowing that you had BP and the numbness was your only symptom is very helpful. Thank you very much for posting!
EDIT: I just now saw that you said facial paralysis. I have no paralysis or muscle droop. Only numbness.
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« Reply #9 on: January 26, 2012, 12:13:05 AM » |
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I had something like this a couple of years ago and it started spreading to my arm and leg (all on one side). Full blood tests, neuro (MRI, nerve conduction). All clear. Finally, out of desperation saw a chiropractor who has a whole PT rehab team and did some 25 sessions of PT, chiro, and massage-- probably the PT worked the best-- and I still do the exercises which help immensely.
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« Reply #10 on: January 26, 2012, 12:15:58 AM » |
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If you start having twitching in your face, you could have Isaac's Syndrome or one of the other syndromes in that family. Some people with this only have symptoms in the face. I think it is a stretch, but just in case...
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« Reply #11 on: January 26, 2012, 12:21:07 AM » |
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Did they rule out Lyme Disease?
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mclower
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« Reply #12 on: January 26, 2012, 12:24:21 PM » |
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They didn't mention Lyme Disease, but I'm not in an area with much of a tick population and am not an outdoor person. I will certainly ask the neurologist, though.
I appreciate everyone's postings. I hope to hear from the neurologist's office today and get an appointment scheduled. I'll keep checking back here.
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mclower
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« Reply #13 on: January 26, 2012, 12:25:45 PM » |
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By the way, I'm not a new member. I was daisyaday, but had to change my name. The daisy one stopped working and I couldn't log in with it.
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« Reply #14 on: January 26, 2012, 01:24:32 PM » |
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I'm hoping you get a clear answer from the neuro quickly. (And my fingers crossed that the neuro rules out everything serious and diagnoses stress, which could produce this symptom.) Wishing you the best.
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