I have hyperlipidemia (total>340, ldl>210). i have a recenthistory of daily bp swings between 135/85 & 80/50. i also have headache, face numbness, jaw pain and tinglingfingers. could it be tia or migraine?

Go to emergency room: Unless you have a history of migraines that consistently present in this manner these symptoms need to be considered a possible stroke and evaluated in the emergency room. If you do not present to the emergency within the critical time window you lose the opportunity for optimal medical intervention.

See your doctor soon: You have a very high cholesterol, which may have a genetic cause (perhaps familial hypercholesterolemia). It is hard to know what is causing your symptoms, but ischemic heart disease can certainly cause some of these. You need to see your doctor about this right away, probably a cardiologist. If the symptoms are non-cardiac (such as a migraine), you still need to have your cholesterol treated.

High Cholesterol: Very high cholesterol is most likely related to a genetic cause that can increase the risk of heart disease. Familial hypercholesterolemia (fh) can be passed to 1/2 offspring so children and siblings should have cholesterol screened. Jaw pain and tingling of extremities can have many causes of which heart disease can be one of. See a doctor if they occur . For cholesterol info learnyourlipids.Com.

MD ASAP: You could have something as serious as a heart attack or stroke. See MD or ER ASAP. If negative for serious problems and jaw pain persists, see orofacial pain doc for jaw pain. Any dentist can be a TMJ expert with the proper training and experience. Most commonly, oral surgeons, prosthodontists, and orofacial pain specialists. Ask your MD, your dentist and your dental society for referrals.

Call 911: These are the most common signs and symptoms of stroke. Do not wait cal 911. "Time lost is brain lost."