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What Causes Persistent Numbness On Right Side Of Head And Forehead?

My head and forehead are numb located on the right side only . From the right outer side of the brow to the back of my crown . Associated with this is a burning feeling and feels like somewhat of a headache except it feels like it s inside my head , there was a lot of pain last night . I ve been seen at the ER had a CT scan which was normal . This has been since December 20th and can t get an appointment with Neurologist until January 25 th. I m really concerned and have never experienced anything like this . Any ideas / suggestions please help. I am a female who is 58 yrs old. Thank you
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There are many conditions that may cause symptoms described by you like migraine,Carpal tunnel syndrome,Diabetes,Multiple sclerosis, Seizures, Stroke, Transient ischemic attack ,Underactive thyroid, Remaining in the same position for a long time, herniated disk, atherosclerosis,Side effects from certain medications,A lack of vitamin B12 or other vitamins,From radiation therapy,Toxic action on the nerves, such as from alcohol, tobacco, or lead.
Detailed physial examination and blood work and urine work are require to pinpoint the reason for your symptoms.if all of the tests are normal still you have the symptoms then it is due to stress which requires life style changes from your side like diet,exercise,avoiding smoking,alcohol and daily meditation.
You can get your Hb%,TC,DC,ESR,URINE ROUTINE,T3,T4,TSH LEVELS IN BLOOD DONE in the meanwhile and consult your neurologist with the reports.Hope I answered your concerns.
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What Causes Persistent Numbness On Right Side Of Head And Forehead?

There are many conditions that may cause symptoms described by you like migraine,Carpal tunnel syndrome,Diabetes,Multiple sclerosis, Seizures, Stroke, Transient ischemic attack ,Underactive thyroid, Remaining in the same position for a long time, herniated disk, atherosclerosis,Side effects from certain medications,A lack of vitamin B12 or other vitamins,From radiation therapy,Toxic action on the nerves, such as from alcohol, tobacco, or lead. Detailed physial examination and blood work and urine work are require to pinpoint the reason for your symptoms.if all of the tests are normal still you have the symptoms then it is due to stress which requires life style changes from your side like diet,exercise,avoiding smoking,alcohol and daily meditation. You can get your Hb%,TC,DC,ESR,URINE ROUTINE,T3,T4,TSH LEVELS IN BLOOD DONE in the meanwhile and consult your neurologist with the reports.Hope I answered your concerns.