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What Does Facial Numbness With Pain In Neck And Jaw Suggest?

I have been having right side facial numbness and numbness that travels around the top, front and back of my head. I thought I was having a stroke and went to ER. CT scan, blood work, EKG, Xrays - normal. A few months ago I thought I was having a heart attack - tests all negative. The numbness is mostly under and above my right eye - sometimes it does to the right ear. It sometimes lasts all day or sometimes isn t there at all. I do have a 2 rating of pain on both sides of my neck and on both sides of the back part of my jaw. What is going on?
Mon, 13 Oct 2014
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Orthopaedic Surgeon,  's  Response
Hello,

I have studied your case.
There is possibility of transient ischemic episode leading to facial numbness and ear pain.
You may need clinical examination to confirm neurological weakness, BP and other vital parameters.

Another probability is due to compression of this nerve root there is pain around eyes.
You may require MRI brain and spine.
For these symptoms analgesic and neurotropic medication can be started.
Till time, avoid lifting weights, you can consult physiotherapist for help.

Hope this answers your query. If you have additional questions or follow up queries then please do not hesitate in writing to us. I will be happy to answer your queries.

Wishing you good health.

Take care.
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What Does Facial Numbness With Pain In Neck And Jaw Suggest?

Hello, I have studied your case. There is possibility of transient ischemic episode leading to facial numbness and ear pain. You may need clinical examination to confirm neurological weakness, BP and other vital parameters. Another probability is due to compression of this nerve root there is pain around eyes. You may require MRI brain and spine. For these symptoms analgesic and neurotropic medication can be started. Till time, avoid lifting weights, you can consult physiotherapist for help. Hope this answers your query. If you have additional questions or follow up queries then please do not hesitate in writing to us. I will be happy to answer your queries. Wishing you good health. Take care.