@Greg Sacramento , any ideas?
I am wondering if anyone has lost feeling in the inner ear, side of head or face with your tinnitus. I can't even feel a Q-tip.
@Bill Bauer Cause is often radiation for/or with therapy that affected the facial nerve. @Finnigan[/USE
[COLOR=#ff0000]No direct radiation but MANY tests involving radiation exposure.[/COLOR]
Second cause is dental or jaw trauma usually where infection has set in.
I[COLOR=#ff4d4d] have dental decay on that side due to wearing oxygen giving dry mouth and severe clenching due to stress[/COLOR].
The facial nerve is complex and it can also involve anything on one side of the head and jaw.
Some questions: Needed for the right type of treatment.
Does your lips feel sore? [COLOR=#ff0000]No but nearly numb on left top and bottom lips[/COLOR]
Is your high cheek area numb? [COLOR=#ff0000]Partially like when Novacane starts to wear off. [/COLOR]
Do you have a burning sensation in mouth? [COLOR=#ff0000]Yes[/COLOR]
Does your teeth hurt? [COLOR=#ff0000]Yes[/COLOR]
Saliva - more, less or the same as always? [COLOR=#ff0000]Less[/COLOR]
Do you have any involuntary movements of lips or tongue? [COLOR=#ff0000]YES when maneuver my tongue to the left( tinnitus side) my tongue and lips quiver significantly. Normal on right side. [/COLOR]
Does your eyes hurt. Headaches [COLOR=#ff8000]No just normal eyestrain. No unusual headaches.. [/COLOR]
I am wondering if anyone has lost feeling in the inner ear, side of head or face with your tinnitus. I can't even feel a Q-tip.
Thank you.
Finn
Circulation problems can totally cause tinnitus and numbness if not enough blood can get to the ears. Does the outside part feel cold to the touch?
Well, if you're sure it isn't life-threatening and the only new symptom is the twitching, I guess you could just wait a little and see if it subsides and if it doesn't, go to the doctor.