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What Causes Tingling Sensation In The Face?

Posted on Wed, 31 May 2017

Question: I used to get tingling on my face while I exercise as I started to exercise very recently after a long break.

But today I felt tingling sensation on my face while I was driving back home after grocery shopping. I am not sure what is going on and why I get that...

I am taking vitamin B12 with folic acid as I have a deficiency and I didn't take it last two days. Is there anything to worry ?

Answered by Dr. Neeraj Kumar (55 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Continue treatment

Detailed Answer:
Hello,
I have gone through your question and understand your concern.
Tingling feeling over face may be due to trigeminal neuralgia,partial sensory seizures, hemifacial spasm or blepharospasm.
It can be normal too.
Is this tingling unilateral or bilateral?
Any facial deviation?
Any headache, seizures, loss of consciousness?
Continue vitamin B 12 and folic acid supplements.
Hope you found the answer helpful.
Do get back to me for further information
Regards
Dr N Kumar
Neurologist

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Yogesh D

Follow up: Dr. Neeraj Kumar (17 minutes later)

I am not sure about what you mean by Is this tingling unilateral or bilateral?
I felt it on the cheeks and above the top of my lips.

Nope there is no facial deviation

No Seizure or loss of consciousness, I slept only 5 hours last night and I had headache on both the side of my temple, but it is not a heavy pain or anything.

IS there anything to worry ?
I don't have any headache now as I took a nap and I woke up with no headache. Is there anything to worry ? Are you suspecting something bad ? I never had any issues with health.

I had thyroid issues in the past. IS anxiety a contributor to tingling? I am very anxious as heard one of my friend go through some issues last night and I am not sure if it is bothering me and causing anxiety.

I am exercising normally and I am not pushing too hard and it helped the numbness go away, which I reported couple of days back on the tingling while exercising. The issue was addressed http://www.yyyyyyyyyyc.com/yyyyyyyyy?page=yyyyyyyyyyyyyyy=331247

Is there anything i have to worry and go see a doctor? I am worried more and more now...

Answered by Dr. Neeraj Kumar (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
Continue vitamin supplements

Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Definitely stress anxiety and headache may lead to such tingling over cheek or face.
If other symptoms are not present then nothing to worry.
Continue vitamin supplements.
Wishing you good health and early recovery.
Regards
Dr N Kumar
Neurologist

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Yogesh D

Follow up: Dr. Neeraj Kumar (31 minutes later)

Is there anything i need to do ? I am worried with what it is. Do I need to see a doctor?

Answered by Dr. Neeraj Kumar (44 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Nothing serious

Detailed Answer:
Hello,
There is nothing serious to worry about.
Visit to a doctor if it is repeated or persistent.
Wishing you good health and early recovery.
Regards
Dr N Kumar
Neurologist

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Yogesh D

Follow up: Dr. Neeraj Kumar (21 hours later)

Hi Doctor,

My numbness is still there and it is around left side of my lips and I feel it slightly lesser on the right side. But more on the left side. Is it a Stroke or TIA ? DO I need to go to a DOC now ?

Answered by Dr. Neeraj Kumar (10 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Get examined by a neurologist

Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Stroke will present acutely.
The number may be anxiety related.
You need to visit to a doctor or neurologist who can examine you.
In case of objective numbness, nerve conduction study of facial and trigeminal nerves can be done.
Hope you found the answer helpful.
Do get back to me for further information.
Regards
Dr N Kumar
Neurologist

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Vaishalee Punj

Follow up: Dr. Neeraj Kumar (38 minutes later)

You mean I had a stroke? I am going to my doctor today. I was confused by the answer. You mean numbness due to anxiety and if it is tia or stroke it will be acute?

Answered by Dr. Neeraj Kumar (22 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Get examined by a neurologist

Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Yes stroke is acute or sudden onset.
In your case anxiety seems to be the cause of tingling or numbness over face.
Examination and evaluation by a physician or neurologist will be helpful.
Wishing you good health and early recovery.
Regards
Dr N Kumar
Neurologist

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Nagamani Ng

Follow up: Dr. Neeraj Kumar (1 hour later)

I went to my family doctor and he told me the same as it could be anxiety. But I still have this feeling on my left side and little bit on right around my lips and cheeks.

Can there be something causing it or is it anxiety ? My doctor ruled out stroke or TIA.

He said if the issue persists for couple of days I may have to see a neurologist.

What can cause this issue from a neurology standPoint ? If it is neurological is it curable ?
I went to my family doctor and he told me the same as it could be anxiety. But I still have this feeling on my left side and little bit on right around my lips and cheeks.

Can there be something causing it or is it anxiety ? My doctor ruled out stroke or TIA.

He said if the issue persists for couple of days I may have to see a neurologist.

What can cause this issue from a neurology standPoint ? If it is neurological is it curable ?
Hi Doc,

Lately I am seeing issues with my legs getting numb when I sit for some time. Also I used to bike and I got a tail bone pain and sometimes a numbness in my tailbone area. You think it is something bad with MS or something ? I used to ignore tail bone pain and I am worried now..

To add I am seeing the General Physician tomorrow again. In our Family no one have MS and I am XXXXXXX origin. Any help or suggestion will be helpful.

Answered by Dr. Neeraj Kumar (14 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Get examined by a neurologist if symptoms persists

Detailed Answer:
Hello,
The symptoms are not suggestive of multiple sclerosis.
Anxiety is the most probable cause.
If symptoms persists, visit to a neurologist for detailed examination and investigation like nerve conduction study.
Regards
Dr N Kumar
Neurologist

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Nagamani Ng

Follow up: Dr. Neeraj Kumar (34 minutes later)

I am going to the general Physician tomorrow and I am not sure if he will refer me to a Nurologist. I will request for one.

Answered by Dr. Neeraj Kumar (19 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Get back after consultation

Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Do get back after consultation.
Wishing you good health and early recovery.
Regards
Dr N Kumar
Neurologist

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Remy Koshy