Some weird feeling on left side of cheek
 

I am 21M. A bit longer than month ago,I felt having this slight feeling in my eye are. It did not hurt just made me uncomfortable. I consulted the ophthalmologist and got glasses and was prescribed some citrizine and some eye multivitamin.

But recently I have started having that strange feeling in my left cheek. It don't hurt, it is not exactly numb feeling, hard to explain but might be some sort of heavy feeling. I don't see any visible difference but if I put some external pressure on that area, I won't feel that weird sensation. It don't stay constant, like most of the time I can ignore it and for time while I have been trying to ignore it, thinking of it as placebo. But right now as I am typing this, I am definitely feeling it. It is some sort of heavy feeling that exists on slightly lower to my left cheek bone, also feel like there might be something on my face (like cobweb).

I want to know what might this be and what kind of doc should I consult with.

Welcome Zypher. :Tip-Hat: Someone will be along.

Op: Hard to know, it may pass and at 21 can't imagine. I'd experiment with some ibuprofen taking it food and see if that does any good. Did you add any drugs, did you do the covid vaccines, so many thoughts come to mind.

I had my both shots of Astrazaneca and I got fever and fatigue both times. I consulted neuropsychiatrist today, they prescribed me esscitalopram oxalate and clonazepam, tofisopam and multivit with methylcobalmin. And also told me to ignore it. Though I had some work out earlier and the feeling feels more active and not a bit easy to

I have seen similar topics on the forum. But none of the user updated with their medical routine.

OP: Sorry to hear that, so so many reports of side effects from the vaccines...I could write a book on what I've read. ** What to do, many ask that one, take more Vit C, Vit D and Zinc and bottom line, it's a waiting game. Hope no more advancing issues from the jabs..

There are posts if I recall correctly regarding the "cobweb" feeling. I think they relate to parasthesias for various different reasons. The fact that you have no pain is good although you might want to search the forums for that cobweb feeling. It might give some clues. I would have suggested the Trigeminal Neuralgia or even Dental forums if you had pain, but I doubt you can have TN with no pain, but I don't really know about all that. You could search there though. It just seems suspicious it's in one side of face and you had an eye issue as well.

all the best. Do try the search feature at the top of the screen if you haven't already.

https://www.neurotalk.org/search.php

Just curious, I'm wondering if the doctor said this was related to anxiety or depression or something? That cobweb feeling (or other paresthesia) can be related to physical anxiety symptoms as well as numerous other things nothing to do with anxiety though. I see that your doctor has prescribed 2 forms of benzos at the same time as well as Lexapro. Wondering if you have coexisting or underlying conditions already?

I hope you feel better and the feeling goes away soon. Let us know how you're doing. My daughter takes Lexapro. It took a couple of weeks for her to adjust and to get used to it, so be aware of that possibility.

Thanks for your reply. I only visited that doc bc he mentioned he was neurologist online. I don't think I am depressed, though I do get anxious sometimes. But I think I can manage all that on my own. Lately I have been pushing myself to be social as well. And I have checked those meds can be addictive. So I am gonna avoid them for now.

Now coming to my original problem. My left eyesight is good, right one is more effected and feeling is one my left cheek. I did search some posts, and I don't think any of them had any answers.. I will give it another try. It's not exactly cobweb feel. It feels more like some sort of very slight pressure coming beneath the cheek like I can feel the nerve there (but without any pulse).

Can it be muscles, but the skin don't feel any different on touching.

Maybe TMJ?
Any face bumps or jaw injuries in the past?
some chiropractors specialize in face pain/symptoms..

No such history. There is no pain in jaw or face. I never clench teeth. But sometimes from left side, I do hear some sort of sound by muscles which (it comes and goes), still no pain.

On focusing it more, it kinda feels like a nerve flowing like sensation but it is not exactly pulsating.

OP: I can't help but think it's a side effect of some sorts from the 2 vaccines you said you took. What has come to mind is Bells Palsy and Gullian Barr Syndrome, which are 2 biggies I've read about. These could be totally wrong, but some thoughts and you can be aware of the possibilities.

The anxiety meds didn't work. But I have been taking ibuprofen for past 2 nights and going out. So I kinda suspect the sensations have kinda reduced. Though I think I can feel them on the left side of lip area. My left corner of lip sometimes feel slightly wet even though it is not.
I am vegeterian, can this be vit b12 deficiency or diabetes? but my hb count seem normal.

There is no neurologist in my city.


I got my CBC done, HB was 13mg, platelet count was 1.15 lakhs/cumm and MCHC was 27.1%. I also consulted the dentist, he said everything was ok.

I was browsing through internet and I found some doctor consulation websites where patients had somewhat similar symptoms. And they are prescribed gabapentin or lyrica for such symptoms. Should I try those meds?

Have you had testing--
 

--for markers of B12 deficiency?

These do not only include serum B12 levels, but homocysteine and methylmalonic acid levels as well (which are better indicators of actual absorption).

I was planning to but I consulted the GP today and he told me that it seems like some weakness in nerve which is quite normal and can be easily treated with some capsule (which i forgot to ask about).

Sorry I am not sure what you are asking in second para. I doubted vit b12 deficiency since I am vegetarian though I do drink 2 glasses of milk everyday.

So should I get b12 test done. My mcv tests and rbc count were normal. Any other symptoms to look out for b12 deficiency?

PS : Thanks to all for supporting me in my hard time.

What does drinking 2 glasses of milk daily have to do with being a vegetarian? The B's are important for t hose who are vegetarians.

Gabapentin and Lyrica are drugs that purely cover up issues for a while or try to and both come with side effects.

Getting to the root is key.

B 12 studies & info...
Vitamin B12 Deficiency - StatPearls - NCBI Bookshelf

Vitamin B 12 status in health and disease: a critical review. Diagnosis of deficiency and insufficiency - clinical and laboratory pitfalls - PubMed

I have been taking 3000mcg methylcobalmin and 3mg folate for past 15-20 days and the feeling on my left cheek have completely resided but now I am having this twitch like feeling on my right eye but it never twitches. Is it something serious or should I just keep going with these methylcobalmin and folate?

It resided just 2 days ago and before the complete stopping of symptoms on left cheek, those on right eye started up.