Question 1

have had a ache / throbbing sharp pain come and go for a week in the back of my head by my ear. feel like it spread to ear and my ear is popped or numb. got a ct scan my sinuses 4 months ago would that show anything for the back my head? what is it?

Accepted Answer

: See your family doctor or an ENT doctor for a thorough exam.

Question 2

so sinuses can cause double visin and the numbness feeling in the right side of my mouth ?

Accepted Answer

Diplopia: Sinus infection or congestion should not cause double vision. Do you have any facial swelling?  If not, I Recommend an evaluation by a neurologist.

Question 3

can mixing alcohol and cigerettes cause numbness in the face?

Accepted Answer

Possibly: No known interraction, however both of these habits can increase blood pressure and lead to a stroke.

Question 4

is methotrexate effective at treating scleroderma? why is folic acid also prescribed? does scleroderma cause numbness in the face?

Accepted Answer

: Scleroderma can cause many symptoms. Methotrexate is one of many treatments used for it. It is an autoimmunity drug and folic acid might be added for possible deficiency. Always ask these question of your prescriber

Question 5

is intermittent numbness in the face cause for concern?

Accepted Answer

Maybe: Numbness is most often a cause for concern and could mean an underlying medical problem/pathology in the face or brain.  The numbness being intermittent is better than being constant.  Consult a neurologist.

Question 6

can adderall cause dissociation(depersonalization/derealization) or feelings of physical numbness in the face and body?

Accepted Answer

: Unusual but not unheard of…How long have you been on it, or has the dose recently been changed? I’d recommend speaking with your prescriber. Best to you!

Question 7

can a muscle strain, shoulder sprain or shoulder tendinitis cause pain in the neck and numbness in the face?

Accepted Answer

Possible: a severe strain may cause acute numness yet certainly neck pain head ache or painful motion

Question 8

hi when i lay down on the back of my head for some reason i get this numbness feeling on the left side of my head especially when i use a pillow. as s?

Accepted Answer

Pressure: This is most likely positional, temporary and due to pressure on the superficial nerves of your scalp and has nothing to do with any brain pathology especially if you don't have this symptom any other time. A neurologist is best qualified to evaluate and advise you if you have further concerns.

Question 9

what are the causes of facial neck and head numbness?

Accepted Answer

See below: This could be anything from a migraine, a mild stroke or tia, to a pinched nerve in the head and neck region. I would suggest going to see a neurologist or neurosurgeon for an evaluation.

Question 10

my face is numb. what causes facial numbness?

Accepted Answer

Nonspecific: Nonspecific symptom. General or partial numbness. Constant or intermittent? See MD for evaluation.

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Have had a ache / throbbing sharp pain come and go for a week in the back of my head by my ear. feel like it spread to ear and my ear is popped or numb. got a ct scan my sinuses 4 months ago would that show anything for the back my head? what is it?

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So sinuses can cause double visin and the numbness feeling in the right side of my mouth ?

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Can mixing alcohol and cigerettes cause numbness in the face?

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Is methotrexate effective at treating scleroderma? why is folic acid also prescribed? does scleroderma cause numbness in the face?

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Is intermittent numbness in the face cause for concern?

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Can adderall cause dissociation(depersonalization/derealization) or feelings of physical numbness in the face and body?

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Can a muscle strain, shoulder sprain or shoulder tendinitis cause pain in the neck and numbness in the face?

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Hi when i lay down on the back of my head for some reason i get this numbness feeling on the left side of my head especially when i use a pillow. as s?

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What are the causes of facial neck and head numbness?

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My face is numb. what causes facial numbness?

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