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What Causes Facial Numbness And Dry Mouth?

hello. About 4 weeks ago my left side of face got numb, it has now spread to right side. Its in arms, legs trunk of body and buttocks. Stroke, ms, heart arteries have all been ruled out. I am healthy and haven t missed work in 6 years until this.Had 3 er visits with two overnight stays. no answers.in last 3 weeks when it gets intense. It comes and goes in different areas and intensity. I get dry mouth when intense numbness in face and had heat sensations like a flush of heat in the beginning. dont have heat as much now. tested neg for lyme and neg for western blot lyme. all blood work good except slightly elevatedERa Help please. Thanks Jo
Fri, 14 Oct 2016
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Hi Dear ,

Welcome to HCM,

As per your query you have problem of facial numbness and dry mouth . There can be many reasons for the symptoms you mention in query like facial numbness is probably due to bell's palsy . Bell's palsy is a condition that causes temporary weakness or paralysis of the muscles in one side of the face. But the symptoms can also occur due to allergic reaction or side effects of certain medicine . Sometimes dental infection can also cause such symptoms . I would suggest you to consult neurologist for proper diagnosis and rule out condition like diabetic neuropathy and trigeminal neuroptahy . Doctor may conduct various test to confirm the diagnosis . Doctor may prescribe myscle relaxant or anti inflammatory . Doctor may also recommend physical therapy , massage or light muscle exercise . Doctor may also refer you to dentist for dental infection or to ENT specialist for sinusitis .

Hope your concern has been resolved.

Get Well Soon.
Best Wishes,
Dr. Harry Maheshwari
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What Causes Facial Numbness And Dry Mouth?

Hi Dear , Welcome to HCM, As per your query you have problem of facial numbness and dry mouth . There can be many reasons for the symptoms you mention in query like facial numbness is probably due to bell s palsy . Bell s palsy is a condition that causes temporary weakness or paralysis of the muscles in one side of the face. But the symptoms can also occur due to allergic reaction or side effects of certain medicine . Sometimes dental infection can also cause such symptoms . I would suggest you to consult neurologist for proper diagnosis and rule out condition like diabetic neuropathy and trigeminal neuroptahy . Doctor may conduct various test to confirm the diagnosis . Doctor may prescribe myscle relaxant or anti inflammatory . Doctor may also recommend physical therapy , massage or light muscle exercise . Doctor may also refer you to dentist for dental infection or to ENT specialist for sinusitis . Hope your concern has been resolved. Get Well Soon. Best Wishes, Dr. Harry Maheshwari