Hi everyone. I am new to these boards. I am a medical transcriptionist and have been for 11 years. I now have cervical radiculopathy. My question is, does anyone also have facial numbness with this? My left arm gets numb, but my face can too. Is this "normal?"

Hi kimmbberr and welcome to NeuroTalk. Here is the link to our spinal disorders forum..http://neurotalk.psychcentral.com/forum22.html

You will find lots of good information there. These forums are wonderful for finding support and sharing. I'm glad you have joined us.

Hello and welcome to Neuro Talk. Glad you found this site. There are alot of folks with cervical issues thats for sure. I'm fused C3-7. The search bar as Allfe stated can take you to that forum. You will find alot of information there, as well as meet alot of nice people. Feel free to ask any and all questions. I did not experience numb face, but I sure did everywhere else. Hope you can find a solution. ginnie

kimmbberr,

It is great to have you come and be with us. You will fine a great number of dear friends to listen when you are in need of ears. Please, just let us know how we can help you out. You will find out we are supportive and relaxing place.

Please keep us up to date on your condition. Again welcome, looking forward to seeing you around. My thoughts and prayers are with you.

Hi,

Welcome to NT.

So sorry you're having the problems. It is challenging.

No, it's not normal to have your face numb. I've experienced that , myself.

It can be a number of things causing it.

It takes a good doctor to sort it out for you. Once you know and understand, you can figure out what helps and what don't.

For me, I have TOS, scalenes, and cervical disc bulges and herniations. I also do keyboarding, and it irritates all the above conditions.

There's a lot of things to learn, or you can try, that may give you some relief.

Ergonomics... Monitor at the best viewing level possible. I put a PDR under mine.

Look at keyboards and mouse.

Of course, a better chair. You've probably worn that one out working so hard.

So many gadgets to help, or try.... kinesiol tape, Lidoderm patches, LED infra red light therapy pads wors best for me.

I learned to grade things as a positive or negative, as far as helping my symptoms.

Sleeping in the wrong position...ugh

Prolonged sitting or standing...ugh

Life keeps coming at you, so you have to find things that ease your symptoms.

Keep asking questions. Ive gathered little morsels along the way that has kept me going.

Take care...