At a loss- half of face feels numb

[Jlavoie 14]

Hi guys- currently 8 mo and for the past month the left side of my face has been on and off feeling numb.. as well as my scalp is sensitive on that side. I have sensation and have been to the dr blood pressure and urine all fine. Regular dr referred me to neurologist but they’re all booked out until April.. ob said most likely swelling from pregnancy causing irritated nerve but not common. I was going to go to dentist but they want to do X-rays and I’m a bit worried about that. It’s pretty much where a mask would sit on your face- my ear, jaw up to my cheek and a little bit of my lip on the left side. I just don’t know where to go or what to do I have a hard time believing it’s just pregnancy related though my neck on that side is super tight and sore. Not sure if Tmj? My anxiety is at an all time high and I’m trying to calm down. Sunday I didn’t even notice numbness or anything today is much worse. Could it be Trigeminal neuralgia?! I’m not having shooting pains or anything besides some tenderness in front of my ear and the sensation of being numb- not tingling, not painful just super annoying and worrisome. Help and thoughts on what to do next is very much appreciated. 

[Ironman 139]

On 11/22/2022 at 7:40 PM, Jlavoie said:

Hi guys- currently 8 mo and for the past month the left side of my face has been on and off feeling numb.. as well as my scalp is sensitive on that side. I have sensation and have been to the dr blood pressure and urine all fine. Regular dr referred me to neurologist but they’re all booked out until April.. ob said most likely swelling from pregnancy causing irritated nerve but not common. I was going to go to dentist but they want to do X-rays and I’m a bit worried about that. It’s pretty much where a mask would sit on your face- my ear, jaw up to my cheek and a little bit of my lip on the left side. I just don’t know where to go or what to do I have a hard time believing it’s just pregnancy related though my neck on that side is super tight and sore. Not sure if Tmj? My anxiety is at an all time high and I’m trying to calm down. Sunday I didn’t even notice numbness or anything today is much worse. Could it be Trigeminal neuralgia?! I’m not having shooting pains or anything besides some tenderness in front of my ear and the sensation of being numb- not tingling, not painful just super annoying and worrisome. Help and thoughts on what to do next is very much appreciated. 

I would talk tou your dentist about the X-ray; don't avoid the dentist solely for that.  They need to know your concerns.  If something is wrong, they can adjust.  They actually have a lead drape to put over you just in case.  Generally, the dosage of X-ray isn't a lot.

It could be swelling like the doctors said.