Numb Face

I just saw your post Craftycat as I was looking to see if anyone had posted anything health related to do with neurological symptoms as I have a few that are worrying me at the moment. Yours doesn’t sound like TM at all to me As you would be in terrible nerve pain. I just wanted to say to you that if you still have your symptoms and are seeing your Dr again please ask for a blood test to check your vitamin b12 levels. Any deficiency can cause neuro symptoms. You may need a course of injections. Look on line you will be surprised at what low levels can cause. Hoping you’re feeling better by now ?

LynneB59 doesn't sound like TN to me, symptoms would be sharp shooting pain on one side of the face. I have TN and take amitriptyline. The only way I can describe the pain is to liken it to electric shocks.

It sounds like TRIGEMINAL neuralgia. AMITRIPTYLINE tablets are good for it, apparently

As I understand it facial neuralgia can be treated conservatively i.e. with pain relief as your doctor advises or in persistent cases the nerve can be injected. I would wait and see if the medication works. In the meantime warm compresses can be soothing. I hope it clears up soon.