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Should I Be Concerned About The Numbing Sensation On My Scalp?

Hello, I had gum surgery on my left bottom molar and got an infection as a result at the healing site. I was prescribed penicillin and codeine. My periodontist told me I could double my previous dose of codeine to 60 mg which I did. On Sunday, I fainted and hit my head near the hairline, to the right side. Today, 2 days later, that area on my scalp and going halfway back of my head, feels slightly numb and tingly when I touch it. I do not have a headache and the pain is subsiding on my gums and the swelling that I had on that side of my face is coming down. Should I be concerned about the numbing sensation on my scalp? Thank you.
Mon, 21 Apr 2014
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Hi, no need to get worried, the tingling sensation will gradually come down just like the way pain and swelling are improving.thank you
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Should I Be Concerned About The Numbing Sensation On My Scalp?

Hi, no need to get worried, the tingling sensation will gradually come down just like the way pain and swelling are improving.thank you