Anyone know what this is?

Question

when I stand up from a sitting or laying position sometimes my face, on the right side tingles like I'm coming off of novacaine. It tingles near my eye and then runs down the inside of my nose and to my lip. It last for about 25 seconds but freaks me out every time. The dr. said it was bells palsy but I haven't been able to find anyone with symptoms like mine. Also, they put me on methylprednisone for it and that was a wicked drug and didn't help at all. What do you think it could be?

Answer 1

It is almost impossible to make a diagnosis from the information you provide. There is a lot more that is necessary to know about your past medical history and the current complaint history...A physical exam is also essential...From the little information you provided, it is clear that the maxillary division of the trigeminal nerve is involved since all the areas you mentioned are innervated by it. The choice of a corticosteroid (such as methylprednisone) for your condition does not appear to be appropriate. One thing is clear; you need another opinion, preferably a neurologist (since this is a neuropathic complaint associated with a cranial nerve). And please...do not go to the ER (emergency physicians are not qualified to deal with such complaints since they are trained in emergency medicine); your complaint is not a medical emergency...

Answer 2

Since the occurrence coincides with certain motions, it is possible that the tingling is caused by a mechanical problem somewhere along the trigeminal or maxillary nerves. The trigeminal nerve nerve branches off the base of the brain, above the spine, and travels underneath the neck muscles to the joint that allows your jaw to move, then it branches across the face. The maxillary nerve is one branch that follows the path you describe, from the temple area to the nose and lips. If the cause is not Bell's palsy, then the trigeminal nerve may be getting pinched by your jaw; or neck or facial muscles may be overly tight or in spasm, putting pressure on the nerve. You know better than anyone if you have tightness or spasms in your neck muscles, and you can probably figure out if moving your jaw has any effect. If you think ts the neck muscles or jaw causing the problem, you might consider visiting a chiropractor. Otherwise, you could visit a different neurologist, and you do not have to take methylprednisone if you don't want to.

Answer 3

My wife has bells palsy, and her symptoms were almost the same tingling of the face, not the skin or outside but inside, then headaches and pain after the tingling sensation. If you have it, there is no cure for it, medications don't do anything, and doctors don't even know what its the cause. They are gonna give steroids, but they don't do anything. Bells palsy is different on everybody, I had a friend with and his face drooped down a lot then got better, got it again, then got better and so on, when my wife got it, it only paralyzed half of her face, and then she gets a little better and hits her again and she has been like that for 5 years now. I am telling you this to inform you, not to scare you.

Answer 4

Bells Palsy is most prevalent in areas of very intense cold. Are you in such a climate? It sounds like the facial nerve has been attacked...maybe by a virus. Prednisone was for anti-inflammation...if you are still having the problem, seek another doctor's opinion. Seeing as this is a neurological condition, if in fact it is Bell's Palsy, see a neurologist.

Answer 5

Sounds like a pinched nerve in your upper spine (neck). Have you considered seeing a chiroprator to see if your neck is out of alignment?

I saw this since it happens to from a resting position to a standing position which could put more pressure on your spine. I had a pinched nerve in my neck which resulted in me losing hearing in one ear if I turned my head.

Do you have any pain in your shoulders of back ?- that might confirm if spinal alignement is a concern.

Answer 6

if you feel that your dr mis diagnosed you, tell him you want a second opinion. most drs. don't dissagree and if he asks why, just say that you want to make sure that its the right diagnosis. make sure you pick the dr, cause some drs can 'refer' you to another dr, and then they have it set up to where the 2nd dr tells you the same thing, even if its wrong to get the $$ out of you and your insurance.

you could also go to the ER and see what they say.

Answer 7

you pinched a nerve its called getting old it does cause other medical problems and the more u pinch the nerve the worse its going to get and longer it will last

Answer 8

It sounds like hypocalamcia. Go onto Webmd.com and read about it.

Answer 9

are you tall by any chance? cuz ive heard things about how sometimes tall people have circulations problems causing shaking, numbness and tingling sensations. I dunno if theres any pain caused by it tho.