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What Causes Right-sided Numbness And Tingling Sensation On The Neck?

I am experiencing numbness and tingling on the right side of my neck and ear. This is something that has been happening periodically off and on for a few years now. Two years ago I experienced blindness in my right eye for a few seconds and had a MRI of my neck and brain. The results were normal
Tue, 7 Mar 2017
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The MRI would have determined if there is any structural reason for your symptoms eg if there are masses or lesions present.

Since this has been ruled out, other causes of these symptoms would need to be found.

Numbness and tingling would be due to neuropathy, this is abnormal function of the nerves.
There are different causes such as: (1) low levels of vitamin b12 and folate
(2)diabetes
(3)abnormal levels of vitamin b6
(4)thyroid disease
(5)liver or kidney disease
(6)side effect of medications
(7)infection such as shingles
(8)autoimmune diseases such as lupus or ra
(9)stroke or MS

It would be best to see a neurologist for assessment which would include physical examination and blood tests.
Nerve conduction tests to see how the nerves are working , may also be suggested.

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What Causes Right-sided Numbness And Tingling Sensation On The Neck?

HI, thanks for using healthcare magic The MRI would have determined if there is any structural reason for your symptoms eg if there are masses or lesions present. Since this has been ruled out, other causes of these symptoms would need to be found. Numbness and tingling would be due to neuropathy, this is abnormal function of the nerves. There are different causes such as: (1) low levels of vitamin b12 and folate (2)diabetes (3)abnormal levels of vitamin b6 (4)thyroid disease (5)liver or kidney disease (6)side effect of medications (7)infection such as shingles (8)autoimmune diseases such as lupus or ra (9)stroke or MS It would be best to see a neurologist for assessment which would include physical examination and blood tests. Nerve conduction tests to see how the nerves are working , may also be suggested. I hope this helps