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What Causes Tingling Sensation On Right Side Of The Head?

I am experiencing tingling on the right side of my head. Occasionally, I feel weak in the legs and have to sit down. I went to the ER and it was indeterminate on the cause. I am now going to a neurologist, but so far, a remedy cannot be found. I am looking for any other ideas on what to try. My doctor mentioned a TIA, but per my brief search on line, the symptoms are supposed to be short term. Mine have been occurring in excess of 3 weeks.
Tue, 11 Apr 2017
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HI, thanks for using healthcare magic

As you stated, the symptoms of TIA are usually short term.

Tingling and other abnormal sensations are commonly due to neuropathy which is abnormal functions of the nerves.
It can be temporary or permanent and there are different possible causes.

Common causes are: (1) low levels of vitamin b12 or folate
(2)diabetes
(3)trauma
(4)liver or kidney disease
(5)thyroid disease
(6)infection such as shingles
(7)side effect of medications
(8)abnormal levels of vitamin b6
(9)neurological conditions such as stroke or ms
(10)idiopathic- cause is not known
(11)autoimmune diseases such as lupus, RA

Blood tests to screen for diabetes, vitamin levels, thyroid disease, assess kidney and liver function, screen for autoimmune diseases-- are needed for complete assessment.

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What Causes Tingling Sensation On Right Side Of The Head?

HI, thanks for using healthcare magic As you stated, the symptoms of TIA are usually short term. Tingling and other abnormal sensations are commonly due to neuropathy which is abnormal functions of the nerves. It can be temporary or permanent and there are different possible causes. Common causes are: (1) low levels of vitamin b12 or folate (2)diabetes (3)trauma (4)liver or kidney disease (5)thyroid disease (6)infection such as shingles (7)side effect of medications (8)abnormal levels of vitamin b6 (9)neurological conditions such as stroke or ms (10)idiopathic- cause is not known (11)autoimmune diseases such as lupus, RA Blood tests to screen for diabetes, vitamin levels, thyroid disease, assess kidney and liver function, screen for autoimmune diseases-- are needed for complete assessment. I hope this helps