A 31-year-old female asked:
random numb feeling in cheek and jaw (right side) tight neck muscles, anxiety, stress something else?
2 doctor answers
Dr. Donald Cohen answered
41 years experience Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
A lot of things: Your symptoms may be related to stress but numbness needs to be fully evaluated as it may be early signs of something serious. You should see an oral ; maxillofacial surgeon to determine what is going on and make a definitive diagnosis or referral.
Answered on Feb 4, 2014
Dr. Paul Grin answered
35 years experience Pain Management
TMJ-TMD : TMJ disorder is the second most frequent cause of orofacial pain after dental pain. The common symptom are: headache, jaw pain, neck pain, eye pain, earache. Proper diagnosis is the key for the successful treatment. This disorder will not resolve on its own with home care. Rec.: orofacial pain specialist for evaluation and treatment.
Answered on Nov 28, 2017
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Dr. Ronald Krauser answered
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What is the question: You have not asked a question. However, a 26 year would not likely have enough degenerative disc disease to cause your issues. Get another opinion.
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Dr. Albert Pizzo answered
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Loss of balance: Does not sound like typical anxiety and stress. Perhaps get another opinion. Also check your computer usage and cell phone usage as poor posture and ... Read More
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Tension headache. : Most likely explanation would be spasm of your neck muscles. Your suboccipital muscles connect your head to your upper back and it is common to get te ... Read More
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