Question 1

cam a pinched nerve cause numbness in the back of the head and behind the ear?

Accepted Answer

Yes: a pinched nerve hihg in the neck or cervical spine can produce symptoms as you have described. you may have a bone spur or disc narrowing the outlet of that particular nerve root. see you doctor. may need to see a neurologist.

Question 2

can a pinched nerve on the neck cause head numbness and pain ?

Accepted Answer

Yes: This is quite typical in case of  the occipital neuralgia: pain and numbness of scalp.

Question 3

could a pinched nerve in a neck cause numbness in the body and face?

Accepted Answer

No: Pinched nerve in neck causes numbness and tingling in one or both arms depending on the side of pinching. The numbness on face and body suggests problem on the opposite side of brain.

Question 4

could a pinched nerve cause the left side of my face to be numb. along with the inside of my mouth and nose?

Accepted Answer

Yes and no: The territory you're describing is that of the trigeminal or fifth cranial nerve. The concept of "pinched" nerves doesn't apply to the cranial nerves the way it does to the spinal nerves. Get it checked out. Sooner rather than later.

Question 5

what causes numb sensation in the face cheek area? when touched it doesnt feel numb it just feels weird? could it be caused to a pinched nerve on neck or upper back? or possibly could it happen often from stress or anxiety?

Accepted Answer

Face numbness: This is not coming from neck or upper back. This could be Trigeminal  nerve or facial nerve. Also look out for any drooping that might suggest Bells Palsy

Question 6

numbness in arm and leg on left side including face, pinched nerve?

Accepted Answer

Likely not: Numbness involving this much of your body can't be from a single "pinched" nerve. You should talk to your doctor about getting imaging of your brain to rule out things like a stroke, hemorrhage, or tumor.

Question 7

numbness in arm and leg on left side including face and getting worse, do i have a pinched nerve?

Accepted Answer

Likely not: Numbness involving this much of your body can't be from a single "pinched" nerve. You should talk to your doctor about getting imaging of your brain to rule out things like a stroke, hemorrhage, or tumor.

Question 8

last september i went to the er for numbness in left arm. they said i either have a pinched nerve or herniated disc in my cervical spine. when i turn my head i can feel the pain radiate down my arm. can feel pain when i do neck exercises. x-ray asap?

Accepted Answer

: There is no urgency but you should have a MRI done sooner or later. Pain and numbness of the arm are common symptoms of cervical herniated disc or cervical spondylosis. If possible, you should see a spine orthopedist or a neurosurgeon. Neck exercise is still recommended.

Question 9

i've been having flashes of numbness and tingling thoughout my head and body parts should i be concerned i have a shoulder and mid back injury could it be from pinched nerves?

Accepted Answer

Should be concerned: Any episodes of recurrent flashes of numbness and tingling warrant concern and require further evaluation.

Question 10

can your face go numb from a pinched nerve?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Facial and trigeminal cranial nerves can cause facial numbness but much less likely a cervical neck pinched nerve.  Consideration of a stroke for face numbness suggests a full evaluation.

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Could a pinched nerve in a neck cause numbness in the body and face?

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Could a pinched nerve cause the left side of my face to be numb. along with the inside of my mouth and nose?

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What causes numb sensation in the face cheek area? when touched it doesnt feel numb it just feels weird? could it be caused to a pinched nerve on neck or upper back? or possibly could it happen often from stress or anxiety?

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Numbness in arm and leg on left side including face, pinched nerve?

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Numbness in arm and leg on left side including face and getting worse, do i have a pinched nerve?

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Last september i went to the er for numbness in left arm. they said i either have a pinched nerve or herniated disc in my cervical spine. when i turn my head i can feel the pain radiate down my arm. can feel pain when i do neck exercises. x-ray asap?

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I've been having flashes of numbness and tingling thoughout my head and body parts should i be concerned i have a shoulder and mid back injury could it be from pinched nerves?

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Can your face go numb from a pinched nerve?

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