Dear Dr.
I am a 30 year old female and over the past month have started experiencing numbness of the face. It does not occur all the time.
Was hoping that someone could shed some light on this, or at least point me in the right direction to find some answers
Thank you
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Re: facial numbness
Posted by Walt Stoll on January 18, 1999 at 10:16:40:
In Reply to: facial numbness posted by bisket on January 17, 1999 at 13:18:20:
Dear biskit,
Your whole face or only part of it?
If it is your whole face, there is no known physical cause of it & it is likely psychological.
If only part, what part and is it always the same part? What part is it, and how long does it last?
Walt
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Re: facial numbness
Posted by Walt on January 18, 1999 at 19:35:38:
In Reply to: Re: facial numbness posted by Walt Stoll on January 18, 1999 at 10:16:40:
Walt,
It is usually the bottom half of my face ( mid check down to my chin )
It can last up to 1/2 hour, but usually is gone within 10 mins.
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Re: facial numbness
Posted by Walt Stoll on January 19, 1999 at 16:17:05:
In Reply to: Re: facial numbness posted by Walt on January 18, 1999 at 19:35:38:
Both sides of the face at a time?
Walt
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Re: facial numbness
Posted by Walt on January 19, 1999 at 21:36:19:
In Reply to: Re: facial numbness posted by Walt Stoll on January 19, 1999 at 16:17:05:
Yes, it is both sides of the face at the same time
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Re: facial numbness
Posted by Walt Stoll on January 20, 1999 at 12:17:54:
In Reply to: Re: facial numbness posted by Walt on January 19, 1999 at 21:36:19:
I know of no physical condition that can cause this. It is almost certainly a form of "hysteria" which is better known for its ability to cause total blindness, paralysis of parts fo the body, deafness, etc. All can be reversed easily by self-hypnosis. See a good local certified self-hypnosis practitioner and get rid of it.
THEN, lets work on why this happened to you.
Let us kwow how you do & when you are ready to work on this.
Walt
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Re: facial numbness
Posted by Deann Cramer on March 21, 1999 at 13:54:21:
In Reply to: Re: facial numbness posted by Walt Stoll on January 20, 1999 at 12:17:54:
.I have tmj and have had facial numbness on my left side can tmj cause facial numbness
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Re: facial numbness
Posted by Walt Stoll on March 22, 1999 at 11:44:28:
In Reply to: Re: facial numbness posted by Deann Cramer on March 21, 1999 at 13:54:21:
Hi, Deann.
Yes. Especially if it is associated with plagiocephaly.
Walt
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Re: facial numbness
Posted by Deann Cramer on March 23, 1999 at 15:36:01:
In Reply to: Re: facial numbness posted by Walt Stoll on March 22, 1999 at 11:44:28:
Dr. Stoll I don't really understand what plagiocephaly exactly is even after reading the definition off the web page. I'm going to tell you a little bit of how this all started. Iam an Rn I graduated a year and a half ago. While going to school I noticed that I was grinding my teeth.After a follow up with my Dentist. I was fitted with a splint but the splint dosen't realive the stress on my jaw. NOw when I open my mouth on the left side there is a big hollow spot my jaws really hurt. what can I do? Please let me know as soon as you get my message. thanks so much
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Re: facial numbness
Posted by noel on March 23, 1999 at 17:51:55:
In Reply to: facial numbness posted by bisket on January 17, 1999 at 13:18:20:
I have numbness on the right side of the face. It disappeared for a few months, but has reoccured. It is from the eyebrow area down to the chin. What might be the causes??
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Re: facial numbness (Cranial Osteopathy & TMJ) (PLAGIOCEPHALY DEFINITION)
Posted by Walt Stoll on March 24, 1999 at 14:20:36:
In Reply to: Re: facial numbness posted by Deann Cramer on March 23, 1999 at 15:36:01:
Dear Deann,
There are 22 bones making up the skull that expand and contract an average of 16 times a minute (the "Priamry Respiratory Movement"). This movement is why the skull bones do not fuse. There is only one bone in the "head" than doesn't have a joint to allow this movement to take place. That is the jaw bone.
As you likely know, the jaw bone is not a part of the skull having developed as a body bone embryologically. It migrates to the skull in utero.
Anyhow, if the upper and lower teeth just touch that movement is not possible. Brief touching is not a problem but if the teeth touch all the time, it IS a serious problem. 75% of all the oxygen (and other micronutrients) that go to the brain get there though the cerebrospinal fluid. Only 25% gets there via the blood flow. The only thing that pumps the cerebrospinal fluid is the skull bones pulsation.
TMJ effectively locks this movement in place. THIS effectively reduces the hypothalamic capacity for storing stress-effect by 75%. If you have read my book you know how that contributes to many chronic conditions.
This lack of movement of the skull bones is loosely called plagiocephaly--for want of a better name. Those professionals who re-establish this movement are called Cranial Osteopaths although many Chiropractors are now taking the training.
You can learn more by going to the website at rhemamed.com.osteo3.html OR, you can call (317) 594-0411
Let us know what you learn.
Walt
Re: facial numbness
Posted by Walt Stoll on March 24, 1999 at 15:04:37:
In Reply to: Re: facial numbness posted by noel on March 23, 1999 at 17:51:55:
Hi, Noel.
This very condition has been discussed a number of times on this BB within the past few weeks. Please read what is already here to save me retyping it again.
THEN, if you still have questions, write again.
Walt