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» alibaba25 - neck pain and facial numbness,eye droop

Hi, I have posted discussions in the autoimmune suite before as I have Hashimoto's thyroiditis and Inflammed bowel disease.
I now need some information with regards to my recent problems that could be related to the thyroid problems or not.
I have developed areas on my body, (started in my right leg, buttock inner thigh, and quite a lot under my left eye on the upper cheek and eyelid) that feel slightly numb,burning/sensitive, tingly, also on my fingers and toes at times I feel I can't even wash as it is so sensitive. I have no rash or redness. my right eye has a drooping eyelid, and I have now developed a slow reaction when opening my eyes one or the other seems to be slower to open (mostly the left eye)this comes and goes.
I have had more headaches recently, seems to be like a huge presure mostly at the nape of my neck (I have woken in the morning and it feels like I have slept in for too long the pain is so bad. I feel nauseas with it and have urged when I have got out of bed (again not all the time)
I have neck pain that feels like I have a sore throat, it hurts when I bend down and/or started again when I start any physical activity. My glands/lymph nodes seem to be up a lot. I have episodes of virtigo. Also I have gurgling/vibrating feelings in my body like my blood is squeezing through, again in my leg and shoulder areas. (not sure if this is relevant but best mention it)
Lastly my menstral blood is a different colour scarlet/orange/pink and I am passing lots of clots. Again might not be of relevance.
Any help appreciated Regards Ali

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» Jennifer Gerics - neck pain and facial numbness,eye droop

In response to neck pain and facial numbness,eye droop posted by alibaba25:

Hi Ali---

Thank you for writing. It sounds like a lot is going on. Since you have autoimmune problems already, it's hard to say whether the new numbness/burning is neurological, autoimmune, or both. Probably something your doctor should decide. It's possible to develop other autoimmune problems (say MS) when you already have an autoimmune condition, but a doctor would be best qualified to determine if this is the case.

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» honorwarren - neck pain and facial numbness,eye droop

In response to neck pain and facial numbness,eye droop posted by JenniferGerics:

Reply to Ali-
I'm just trying to help. Your new symptoms sound a whole lot like what I was experiencing when I found out I had Psuedo Tumor. It was misdiagnosed as (I won't spell this right) Bells Pausey. Which is just numbness on one side of your face that goes away and dosen't cause any permanent damage. But with headaches you should definately get your doctor to refer you to a Neurologist, just to be safe.

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» alibaba25 - neck pain and facial numbness,eye droop

In response to neck pain and facial numbness,eye droop posted by honorwarren:

Sorry I have not replied sooner, I hope you still get to read this. Thankyou for your reply I have been wandering if it is something more, due to the fact I am getting more and more problems and dizziness. I have given up on going to my Dr as he has no idea and just puts it down to a virus. How did you find out you had a Psuedo Tumor? MRI or CT, I think I am going to pay for an MRI or something to be done, I would rather be safe than sorry. Regards Ali

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» Jennifer Gerics - neck pain and facial numbness,eye droop

In response to neck pain and facial numbness,eye droop posted by alibaba25:

If you don't need a referral with your health coverage, you can visit a neurologist on your own. My old insurance enabled me to seek out a neurologist because I was getting the runaround from my primary doctor. If you don't need referrals from your primary care doctor, it might be a good idea to find a neurologist on your own. Then the neurologist can refer you for further testing (MRIs, CTs, etc) and your insurance will be billed instead of your having to pay out of pocket. MRIs, especially, are quite expensive ($2-4K a pop.)

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» mommyx2 - neck pain and facial numbness,eye droop

In response to neck pain and facial numbness,eye droop posted by honorwarren:

Hello honorwarren. I suffered with Psuedo-Tumor for 2.5 years. I have successfully managed to beat it. Please check out my website: www.creatorscures.com and my story is there. There are also links there you can email me at. As far as I know, at least in America, there is little success with treating this condition. There is treatment, but it usually is short term and fails repetitiously. Check out my site. Email me with any questions you have. I won't sell you anything or use your information adversely in any way. I have a book coming out in June about this experience.

Kindest Regards

-- posted by mommyx2

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