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Has anyone had a numb feeling on the side of their face that comes and goes? If so, what did you do about it?

A MyMSTeam Member asked a question 💭
Columbia, MD
August 21, 2018
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A MyMSTeam Member

Flare of ms symptom .. just monitor report to neurologist, steroids will help if too bad

August 22, 2018
A MyMSTeam Member

Yes i get the numb feeling in the left side of my face. It usually happens when i’m really tired and over done things.

August 21, 2018
A MyMSTeam Member

I'm so glad you were checked out and got a good report. I have those areas of numbness a lot. It usually starts in my lips. I've had it all over before. Sometimes it's neuropathy and sometimes it's parathesia.

August 21, 2018
A MyMSTeam Member

Jennifer,I had one side of my head and face went numb ..in the ER they did catscan and blood work. Came up with nothing...They it might go away and never return or it could happen again...It haven't returned. Thank God...After being diagnosed, found out it was MS acting up...But there are no lesions on my brain... Praise God for all his blessings...

August 21, 2018
MyMSTeam

Yes, some people with multiple sclerosis (MS) have experienced numbness on one side of their face that comes and goes. Here are a few insights from the knowledge base:

- Symptoms: Facial numbness can be a symptom of MS and is sometimes misdiagnosed as Bell’s palsy. It can affect different parts of the face, such as the Show Full Answer

Yes, some people with multiple sclerosis (MS) have experienced numbness on one side of their face that comes and goes. Here are a few insights from the knowledge base:

- Symptoms: Facial numbness can be a symptom of MS and is sometimes misdiagnosed as Bell’s palsy. It can affect different parts of the face, such as the lower jaw, center of the face, or around the eye.
- Experiences: One MyMSTeam member shared, “It's constant and hasn't gone away for the past four days or so.” Another mentioned, “For two weeks, I have had numbness and tingling on different parts of my face.”
- Advice: If you experience new or worsening symptoms, it’s important to talk to your neurologist or primary care doctor. They can help determine the cause and find a treatment option that works for you.

For more detailed personal experiences and advice, you might consider joining a support network like MyMSTeam.

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