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Do Persistent Headaches And Facial Numbness Require Further Extensive Tests?

For the past couple of months I have been experiencing headaches, numbness on the right side of my face and fatigue. I have lupus (SLE) and thought that it was a flare. I went to the doctor and he said that it was likely a dental problem or a sinus problem. Its been several weeks and the symptoms are still there and the headaches are a lot more frequent - daily. I saw the dentist for an exam and cleaning last week and he gave me a clean bill of health. Should I go back to my doctor and have more extensive tests done?
Tue, 7 Aug 2018
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Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.

Persistent headaches have many potential causes.
I suggest you to visit a neurologist and do a neurological examination for further evaluation.

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Do Persistent Headaches And Facial Numbness Require Further Extensive Tests?

Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. Persistent headaches have many potential causes. I suggest you to visit a neurologist and do a neurological examination for further evaluation. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.