What causes tingling and numbness in limbs and face?
Patient: I ve recently learned that I have scoliosis and have had a nettle-like burning/itching and sometimes numbness in my limbs, face and chest. I don t work out much, but if I do anything that gets my heart rate up it seems that I get brief electric shock pulses going through those same areas. I ve also had problems with migraines and severe nausea over the last 2 years. My neurologist says it could be an early symptom of diabetes and I am quite overweight (6 2 , 280 lbs). I m just not sure I agree. I ve had an MRI and an EEG. MRI was completely fine. EEG he first said was just slightly abnormal, then he said it was normal. And I did break my tailbone a few years back. I m wondering if this could all be tied to the scoliosis in my upper thoracic vertebrae or if it could be MS or something else. Doctor: DearWelcome to HCM.Understanding your concern. As per your query you have tingling and numbness in limbs and face because of nerve impingement , pressure on facial nerve which can lead to facial paralysis . Need not to worry about it. Visit neurologist once and get it examined to rule out nerve compression , neuralgia or other conditions like neuropathy. Soemtimes the symptoms also occur due to deficiency of vitamins and mineral like vitamin B 12 . Go for physical therapy of facial muscles. Also do facial muscle exercises . If it is not due to nerve and due to dental infection then consult dentist once and get it examined. Doctor may prescribe OPG of .It could be related to stroke. Neurotropic medication such as nerve supplement , methylcobalamin is effective to improve your symptoms. In case of sinusitis consult ENT specialist and take steam several times a day . Eating healthy will also be very helpful .Hope your concern has been resolved.Get Well Soon.Best Wishes,Dr. Harry Maheshwari