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I woke up this morning with the lower right side of my lip and cheek area numb. I was fine last night until approximately 4am-that's what time I feel asleep. I woke up around 10:30am, went to brush my teeth and noticed that area was numb. I can still feel everything. However, its feels like a dentist anesthesia was given to me in that area about 4-5 hours ago and is almost through wearing off but has not yet done so. I am a 38 year old African American who has yet to be dx with diabetes or any other neuro disease. This has me pretty worried though-well this and the internet of course. I'm really not sure of what kind of condition could present like this only a few hours after feeling fine prior to going to bed. I do however take xanax for flying and have been taking it for such for a few years. I haven't taken in over two weeks though due to trying to wean off of it in general. I used to fly a lot but now don't need to. Any thoughts on this situation would be greatly appreciated. I'm currently planning on reaching out to a Neurologist Monday morning.
Wed, 16 Mar 2016
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