What Causes Tingling Sensation And Numbness In Head?

Posted on Mon, 13 Apr 2015

Question: feel a tingling like / pressure back of head, left side a bit more, moving to top...i had similar problem back in november 2014. I also have bulging disks on my neck, mostly on right side. Pain is constant, worse in the evening. had since last saturday..not alleviated by advil or xanax. went to doctor thursday, blood pressure normal. recommended i see a neurologist...i don't know if i should go to the er or wait..

Answered by Dr. Vaibhav Gandhi (4 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Tingling numbness on head can be due to transient ischemic episode.

Detailed Answer:
Hello,

I have studied your case.

Tingling numbness on head can be due to transient ischemic episode.

Due to compression of cervical nerve root there can be presence of these symptoms.
I will advise you to do MRI brain and cervical spine for better diagnosis.

I will advise you to EMG-NCV for better diagnosis.
If you can consult doctor with in 2 -3 days then you can wait or other wise go to ER.
Till time continue your medication.

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar