try some vitamin B12 drops over the counter....for numbness, you may be surprised...drs aren't going to tell you this...they haven't experience MS.
January 18
Yes, facial numbness can occur with MS and may even be one of the first symptoms. Between 2.9 percent and 13.6 percent of people with MS report experiencing facial numbness.
The numbness can affect different parts of your face at different times. Some people experience it in their jaw, while others feel it in the center of Show Full Answer
Yes, facial numbness can occur with MS and may even be one of the first symptoms. Between 2.9 percent and 13.6 percent of people with MS report experiencing facial numbness.
The numbness can affect different parts of your face at different times. Some people experience it in their jaw, while others feel it in the center of their face, around their eyes, or even in specific areas like a single nostril.
What causes facial numbness in MS:
Facial numbness typically happens when MS lesions affect the trigeminal nerve. This nerve controls sensation in your face and helps with chewing and tongue movement. When MS damages the myelin surrounding this nerve, it disrupts the nerve signals that control feeling in your face.
The numbness can range from mild tingling to complete loss of sensation. Some people describe it as a constant feeling that lasts for days, while others experience it coming and going in different facial areas.
Severe facial numbness may cause difficulties with talking, eating, or chewing. You might accidentally bite your tongue or the inside of your mouth, or notice your speech slurring when your lips become more numb.
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