Constant numbness in forehead...
Discussion
There's a large nerve runs up the side of the nose towards the inside of the eyebrow that serves the forehead on that side of the head. I know this because a surgeon severed it (needlessly...) and that area is now permanently numb.
Possible that sinus inflammation or damage around the bridge of the nose could have caused it?
Possible that sinus inflammation or damage around the bridge of the nose could have caused it?
D1on said:
I've been to ent and they've done a ct scan and ruled out sinus problems...
It's still here 24/7 if I raise my eyebrows I have little feeling, it really is getting me down.
One coincidence is that just before it started, 12 months ago, I put my neck out and was in agony for a few days.
Could it be related?...
Yes, it could be related:It's still here 24/7 if I raise my eyebrows I have little feeling, it really is getting me down.
One coincidence is that just before it started, 12 months ago, I put my neck out and was in agony for a few days.
Could it be related?...
https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/trigeminal-neuralgia...
I'd be inclined to ask around for recommendations for a good physio or osteopath - I really wouldn't worry about which particular discipline, it's more about the quality of the practitioner. Ideally you want someone who says 'yup I've seen this before'.
Nope not related - Trigeminal neuralgis causes pain not altered sensation.
Wouldn't wish it on anyone as hard to treat.
No relation to neck as the area you describe is served by nerves which exit the skull and not neck vertebrae.
If you really want to persue this is a mononeuritis - ask for neurology referral.
There are many potential causes for this.
Wouldn't wish it on anyone as hard to treat.
No relation to neck as the area you describe is served by nerves which exit the skull and not neck vertebrae.
If you really want to persue this is a mononeuritis - ask for neurology referral.
There are many potential causes for this.
tyrone1973 said:
Nope not related - Trigeminal neuralgis causes pain not altered sensation.
Wouldn't wish it on anyone as hard to treat.
No relation to neck as the area you describe is served by nerves which exit the skull and not neck vertebrae.
If you really want to persue this is a mononeuritis - ask for neurology referral.
There are many potential causes for this.
Thanks for the info.Wouldn't wish it on anyone as hard to treat.
No relation to neck as the area you describe is served by nerves which exit the skull and not neck vertebrae.
If you really want to persue this is a mononeuritis - ask for neurology referral.
There are many potential causes for this.
Many call what i have a Tension headache and i believe muscle problems in the neck can cause tension headaches?...
You're not describing symptoms consistent with tension headache.
You're describing symptoms consistent with paraesthesia.
Ask your GP to refer you to a neurologist (as suggested).
Sounds like they have already referred you to ENT, so you may be referred without a fight.
Neurologist will get to work on you with cotton wool, pins and a hammer - they're funny like that.
They may send you to a neurophysiologist for a proper seeing to.
May want some imaging as well.
After all that they'll then say that it's 'functional'.
Just means that they don't know.
Or they'll come up with a clever name like mononeuritis multiplex.
You're describing symptoms consistent with paraesthesia.
Ask your GP to refer you to a neurologist (as suggested).
Sounds like they have already referred you to ENT, so you may be referred without a fight.
Neurologist will get to work on you with cotton wool, pins and a hammer - they're funny like that.
They may send you to a neurophysiologist for a proper seeing to.
May want some imaging as well.
After all that they'll then say that it's 'functional'.
Just means that they don't know.
Or they'll come up with a clever name like mononeuritis multiplex.
rfisher said:
You're not describing symptoms consistent with tension headache.
You're describing symptoms consistent with paraesthesia.
Ask your GP to refer you to a neurologist (as suggested).
Sounds like they have already referred you to ENT, so you may be referred without a fight.
Neurologist will get to work on you with cotton wool, pins and a hammer - they're funny like that.
They may send you to a neurophysiologist for a proper seeing to.
May want some imaging as well.
After all that they'll then say that it's 'functional'.
Just means that they don't know.
Or they'll come up with a clever name like mononeuritis multiplex.
Il crack on and call them tomorrow...You're describing symptoms consistent with paraesthesia.
Ask your GP to refer you to a neurologist (as suggested).
Sounds like they have already referred you to ENT, so you may be referred without a fight.
Neurologist will get to work on you with cotton wool, pins and a hammer - they're funny like that.
They may send you to a neurophysiologist for a proper seeing to.
May want some imaging as well.
After all that they'll then say that it's 'functional'.
Just means that they don't know.
Or they'll come up with a clever name like mononeuritis multiplex.
Being a natural worrier when ever a neurologist is mentioned I always worry it could be a tumour etc..
Silly I know, can't help the way I am...
This may seem a little left field but bear with me..... what's your complexion like?
The reason I ask is that I have Rosacea. This tends to flare up on my forehead, mainly around the hairline but also down to the eyebrows and around the nose. I was put on a long course of antibiotics a good few years back which knocked it way back into the long grass and use a cream as needed if it starts to flare and is rarely an issue.
But I do have a numb forehead as a result.
Rosacea can be invisible or very visible but normally is associated red blotches and less than optimum completion on the affected areas.
May be worth a mention to the Doc if none of the above pan out.
The reason I ask is that I have Rosacea. This tends to flare up on my forehead, mainly around the hairline but also down to the eyebrows and around the nose. I was put on a long course of antibiotics a good few years back which knocked it way back into the long grass and use a cream as needed if it starts to flare and is rarely an issue.
But I do have a numb forehead as a result.
Rosacea can be invisible or very visible but normally is associated red blotches and less than optimum completion on the affected areas.
May be worth a mention to the Doc if none of the above pan out.
StevieBee said:
This may seem a little left field but bear with me..... what's your complexion like?
The reason I ask is that I have Rosacea. This tends to flare up on my forehead, mainly around the hairline but also down to the eyebrows and around the nose. I was put on a long course of antibiotics a good few years back which knocked it way back into the long grass and use a cream as needed if it starts to flare and is rarely an issue.
But I do have a numb forehead as a result.
Rosacea can be invisible or very visible but normally is associated red blotches and less than optimum completion on the affected areas.
May be worth a mention to the Doc if none of the above pan out.
Its funny you should say that.The reason I ask is that I have Rosacea. This tends to flare up on my forehead, mainly around the hairline but also down to the eyebrows and around the nose. I was put on a long course of antibiotics a good few years back which knocked it way back into the long grass and use a cream as needed if it starts to flare and is rarely an issue.
But I do have a numb forehead as a result.
Rosacea can be invisible or very visible but normally is associated red blotches and less than optimum completion on the affected areas.
May be worth a mention to the Doc if none of the above pan out.
Ive always had a fine complexion until this started, When it started i did have the burning sensation for a week aswell.
Ive uploaded pics below of how it was when it started if you dont mind taking a look?
My skin is better now than on the pics but it isn't at all how it used to be, Although a doctor would probably say it now looks normal...
Still got the numbness though...
Please click the pics if needed to see more detail
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