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I suffered from a fractured cheekbone and had surgery, however the numbness is driving me mad, can i do anything to help the nerve endings recover?

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Dr. Steven Chmielewski answered

Specializes in Diagnostic Radiology

Time.: Unfortunately there is nothing more to do than wait. Peripheral nerves are very slow to regenerate.

Dr Fowler and another doctor agreed

Answered 10/4/2013

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A member asked:

I suffered from a fractured cheekbone and had surgery, however the numbness is driving me mad, can i do anything to help the nerve endings recover?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Steven Chmielewski answered

Dr Fowler and another doctor agreed

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