the face sensation could be Bell's Palsy starting. It is very important that since you had a recent rash and your face is going numb that you find a good doctor.
Be sure to tell them on the phone about the rash and your face.
If you get in touch with members of your local support group, you may find a doctor who can meet your needs.
I see that BettyG sent you some doctors' names and other information.
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The thing is I can't afford to see a dr right now.,
Money is really really tight, and I don't qualify for any health insurance.
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Vermont_Lymie
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Yes, one-sided facial numbness is one of many lyme symptoms. I had it for years.
I have to agree with Keebler; you need treatment with a bulls eye rash and facial numbness.
Even if you must borrow money to see a llmd, that seems important at this early stage. I hope you can find friends or relatives to help, or some organization that can contribute.
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Yes, I've had that from time to time. Actually, it was part of the first symptoms I had.
Of ocurse the docs all tested for stroke and that kind of thing, to rule that out.
Beyond that they just said it was probably a pinched nerve. Yeah.
So I'm sure it's something related to Lyme.
And I agree with the others; do what you have to do to get to a doctor.
Do you belong to a church or have any kind of group like that in your area that might be able to lend you the money? Our church just started doing that.
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This was one of the symptoms I had leading up to my Bell's Palsy. After the palsy subsided, the numbness never went completely away. I still have numbness and tingling over my left cheek area that goes down to my upper lip. I sincerely hope you will be able to get financial support so you can be seen by a LLMD.
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i've had it on and off for years and not gotten full blown bells...BUT
what is impt for you he hear is:
if you don't get to a good doc soon..and get appropriate tx nothing else is going to matter in your life
nothing.
just read here for awhile and see what will happen to you.
good luck.
it is hard to keep telling ppl IF you get good tx now THEN you may have a better life later...they just wait and then there is one more of us suffereing
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Yes and it used to be onesided but now its numb on both sides. Its like ,y jaw joint up to my ears. Especially at night when I lay down. Cant stand this symptom, anyone figure out any remedies?
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I get this on the right side of my face. It's only partially numb, I can still feel if I touch it, but really horrible when it happens. Usually lasts for a couple of hours - no drooping either.
I've been getting this on and off for about 3 1/2 months. Usually only happens when I'm sitting down at work for long periods - maybe due to toxin build up? Not sure.
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I use to get numbness on my nose, lips and tip of my tongue. It has gotten better with treatment.
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