Welcome
AJ,
This kind of
obfuscation by doctors makes me angry
(at
them -- not at you!
)
I'm guessing that "
ME" stands for
Myalgic Encephalomyelitis/
Myalgic Encephalopathy(?) These are
alternative names for what many call
Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS).
Quote:
The diagnosis of Functional Neurological Deficit provides an umbrella term for a variety of symptoms of apparent neurological origin but which current models struggle to explain psychologically or organically. Presentation may be similar to a wide range of other neurological conditions from paralysis to weakness. Most neurologists use it as a code for Conversion Disorder in an effort not to offend the patient. Given the controversy over conversion disorder as a real diagnosis the term is most useful in an aetiological neutral sense.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Functio...ogical_deficit
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In this day & age, we (patients) need to become
proactive in our medical care -- our own patient advocates, watchdogs, and
detectives. A possible starting point (if you haven't done so already) might be to research all these terms they're confounding you with.
From what you've said, I don't think these bozos (i.e. these doctors) have a clue what's wrong, and it may be time to consider making a change (finding new doctors that haven't pigeonholed you).
In the meantime, and to answer your question, there are many articles on the web about
when to see a doctor. I think the numbness in your cheek warrants at least a
call to your doctor/neurologist to report & describe the symptom(s), and ask if s/he wants you to make an appointment.
Best Wishes,
Doc