Question 1

numbness left arm and side of face, ringing in ears, one recent episode of internal tremors upon waking from nap. on/off for 2 months20 weeks pregnant.

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Needs evaluation: This needs prompt evaluation to determine the cause.

Question 2

sometimes when i yawn or jerk my head down to fast (like dodging something) my throat/neck will go numb on one side for a few seconds. what is this?

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Eagles Syndrome: Calcification of the Sternoglyo tendon  can lead to a sharp pain in the cervical area. Any damage of the cervical vertebrae could also be culpable sources,

Question 3

what to do if one side of my head feels numb?

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Numbness : You probably bruised a superficial nerve and it should slowly recover. If this does not happen then let a physician have a look at it and give you a definitive diagnosis

Question 4

for the last 3 to 4 weeks i have been waking up in the night and the right side of my head is completely numb...it last about 20 mins?

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Neurologist: It is very unusual but perhaps this facial numbness while in bed is a positional situation where a superficial  nerve is being compressed. Do you sleep on your right side? A neurologist is best qualified to evaluate and advise you if this symptom continues.

Question 5

quick question! dont know if can be answered or not, but im a 34. but anywho, ive been getting numbness on the side of my head one day it will be the left the other side it will be the rights, 5 cat scans shows nothing!?

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: Your body is talking to you.  Listen and take good notes. Then share with your Dr. You all can then figure it out together.

Question 6

are numbness and tingling different things? i get head tingling and cheek tingling (one side?

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Numbness,  tingling: Great question. It is also complicated because it depends on how each person feels and describes a sensation (and can overlap). Typically numbness refers to a decrease in sensation, while tingling usually refers to a pinprick like sensation. An example: your arm "falls asleep" by being in an atypical position for too long. It may feel numb at first, but as it returns to normal, may feel tingle.

Question 7

i have had numbness in my face that switches from one side to another and sometimes my whole face for about 2 months now . i will also get numbness in my left side of head and right . could this b signs of a stroke or something else ? i do have nerve dama

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Many items: The fluctuation from side to side is unlikely to be due to a stroke or even focal decreased blood vessel flow.  Many migraine patients due experience problems with auras, and this can include facial numbness, and, if headaches are associated perhaps this is the answer.  But clearly, this is troubling you, and need to have evaluated by your doctor.

Question 8

is it normal with a migraine on one side of the head causing that side of the body to be weak and numb?

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Migraine: Certain types of migraine can result in weakness on one side of the body or body part. I assume that you have been fully evaluated and no other causes have been found.

Question 9

do i have a brain tumor. i often will get a weird sensation or numbness in my head not specifically one side. after it i will feel weird. i don't know?

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Well sure, but...: ...what you describe sounds pretty nonspecific. Further, you have not shared if any neurologic signs are present,  the duration or intensity of your symptoms, and whether a head imaging has been accomplished.

Question 10

my ear and head on one side are hurting and feel pressure. my face on that side's gone a little numb, and snot is clear w/ red spots. what is this?

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Sinusitis: If you have had a cold recently and have now developed these symptoms you may have sinusitis and need to be treated.  You can use a neti pot to flush out your sinuses before applying nasal spray.  Follow up with your doctor to see if you need to also take antibiotics.  Feel better soon

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Numbness left arm and side of face, ringing in ears, one recent episode of internal tremors upon waking from nap. on/off for 2 months20 weeks pregnant.

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Sometimes when i yawn or jerk my head down to fast (like dodging something) my throat/neck will go numb on one side for a few seconds. what is this?

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What to do if one side of my head feels numb?

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For the last 3 to 4 weeks i have been waking up in the night and the right side of my head is completely numb...it last about 20 mins?

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Quick question! dont know if can be answered or not, but im a 34. but anywho, ive been getting numbness on the side of my head one day it will be the left the other side it will be the rights, 5 cat scans shows nothing!?

A member asked:

Are numbness and tingling different things? i get head tingling and cheek tingling (one side?

A member asked:

I have had numbness in my face that switches from one side to another and sometimes my whole face for about 2 months now . i will also get numbness in my left side of head and right . could this b signs of a stroke or something else ? i do have nerve dama

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Is it normal with a migraine on one side of the head causing that side of the body to be weak and numb?

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Do i have a brain tumor. i often will get a weird sensation or numbness in my head not specifically one side. after it i will feel weird. i don't know?

A member asked:

My ear and head on one side are hurting and feel pressure. my face on that side's gone a little numb, and snot is clear w/ red spots. what is this?

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