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Doctor insights on: Left Side Of My Head Is Numb

See a neurologist: If the numbness is constant and or progressive, see a neurologist to determine the cause.

Headaches: Your headaches could be coming from tension, dehydration, lack of sleep/poor sleep, skipping meals, stress, teeth grinding, sleep apnea/snoring, or chronic sinus problems among other things. See a doctor to get checked out so you can get som ehelp for your headaches.

See a doctor: Could be a variety of migraine or cluster headache, or it could be something less benign. Knowing your age would be helpful, but you didn't include that.

Not the classic: These aren't the classic symptoms of migraine, but it may be similar in some respects. In any case - see a Dr for an exam and take it step by step. It's not likely to be a simple everyday headache with the numb/cold brief description. You'll possiblye be referred to a neurologist for tests. That's fine - don't be alarmed, but find out what's going on. I'll refer you to Dr Saghafi - a good HT neuro

Whoa, boy: Forget about your left temporal lobe. The brain feels nothing except sensations from other parts of the body. This is all about outside your skull. You forgot to mention how long this has been happening, how long it lasts, & what "numb" means: Less feeling, tingling, etc. That still won't be enough. You'll have to leave your computer & see a nonvirtual doctor to find out why.

Depends: Important to rule out hear attack. Go to er or call 911. If you were seen by physician, call this doctor and ask for help.

I need more info: This kind of complaint deserves a thorough examination and questions answered like do you have any neurological changes since the injury, are you on any medication and a whole lot of other questions. Please make an appointment with your family physician very soon.

Numbness: Numbness is worrisome, especially unilateral (one sided) head numbness. You could be dealing with a nerve injury, spinal cord injury, herpes zoster, stroke, muscle tension, and even seizures. Honestly this type of problem requires an urgent medical evaluation. If you have not done so already seek medical attention right away.

Evaluation: Any trauma near eye could be serious. If it will be not better in 24 h and you will have blurred vision you need to go to doctor or even ER

Most likely migraine: Migraine is a type of headache resulting from imbalance of brain chemicals, especially serotonin. While sensitivity to light, nausea, vomiting, flashing lights are common symptoms, numbness can be a precursor symptom. Especially in women, hormone changes associated with menses can trigger. You need to be evaluated by your doctor; effective treatments are available and other causes need excluding.

Not really normal: Vague symptoms but I certainly wouldn't call them normal or expected in a pregnant woman. Do you have a history of migraine headaches or something along those lines? Any nausea/vomiting associated with these feelings, light or sound sensitivity? If I were you I'd let the OB/GYN know what's going on and get a neurology consult done just to be crystal clear on your symptoms and what they could mean

Numbness: Not normal so get examined soon

Likely not serious: Most causes of head numbness, as contrasted to facial numbness, are benign. Commonest causes are compression/irritation of occipital nerve (sensory nerve to scalp only) often secondary to neck spasm or upper neck arthritis. Other common causes are vascular headaches (typically migraine). Facial numbness can be a symptom of actual or impending stroke.

Probably benign: Most likely your left occipital nerve to the back of your head isn't working well, usually temporary, verapamil, occasionally used for migraine or migraine variant, has nothing to do with your symptoms. If you have a history of neck problems, occipital neuralgia is frequently associated. If you are having headache, this may still be true but other things would need to be considered also.

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.

Emergency! Go to ER: Please all 911. Sudden facial numbness might be an evolving stroke. Immediately call 911. Do you have other risk factors besides diabetes for stroke such as elevated bold pressure? This could be an emergency. Seek urgent medical attention. Call family/friends to seek help as well.

Bruised?: More than likely the area got bruised, and the nerves were damaged, making the area feel numb. It should recover in a few more weeks. Good luck!

Seek medical: Attention for further evaluation of numbness behind your ear.

Consider migraine: Some times migraine headaches can cause neurological symptoms similar to TIA or stroke and at times headache may not even be severe. See aneurologist.

Numbness: Hello, The feeling of numbness and dizziness makes me think of neurolological changes. Since you woke up with these symptoms, I would suggest going to the ER to be evaluated. This could be serious.