hey all,yesterday and this morning I woke up with the left side of my face feeling full and kind of puffy-it doesn't look that way in the mirror.It also feels like it is a bit numb,but I can feel it fine when I touch it?I have a bit of drainage,left side as well,My head was aching on the left side a few days ago-so I think it is sinuses-what do you guys think-oh and one more thing-I have had two to three hot flushes on just the left side of my face yesterday and today.Anyone else have this??

Just thought I would add this---I have been thinking and I believe the facial numbnss is stress related.It came whenI was really stressed,and my shoulders neck and scalp are all super tense.I think I will take a bendryl or xanax take a hot bath and try to relax---please pray for me girls,I don't want to let anxiety rule my life.lots of love,Elizabeth

Oh Elizabeth, rest assured that what you are feeling is indeed peri evoked. It could relate to your sinuses, but mostly it's that novacaine-wearing-off feeling that so many of us have at different times and different parts of our faces.

Please take the xanax and let it calm you and then rest. It won't be gone, but it will improve over time and acceptance.

Peace and love,
Bonnie

Bonnie,thanks,I did exactly that and my face feels much better today.I also did some arm and shoulder stretches and massaged my scalp-oh that really helped.Thanks for the support.GODbless.

Guess what? You are not alone. I have been to doctors maybe too many of them. At times you got to validate your sanity. The left side of my face went as far as jumping. I was terrified! They told me it was a dental problem and not a medical. Honestly, I chewed some gum and went away. I thank God for this site because of this stuff can be overwhelming if you no one else has experienced this. If you do not relax it tends to worsen .

At times it feels like things are crawling on you and there is nothing. You face my tingle then it come and goes it depends. I have eaten things that are like triggers for this craziness. I am a believer in prayer and meditation. I have so many test. I am glad that they are alright but still the emotional toil that it causes.

Exercising is a key for me. You got to focus on something else. The more high strung it seems like you are the symptoms worsen. Prayer , prayer and more prayer.

On yesterday, my face felt like someone was sticking me and then I tried to get overwhelmed over nothing and it is almost like really got to talk yourself down before then a panic attack comes on.

The cold towels and ice to my face helps me a lot. It is like your nerves are on the edge. I am praying for you and all of us who are experiencing these things.

Niece,thanks for your reply.I have had many strange and unpleasant symptoms,GOD has helped me through.I try not to get stressed but it happens,and then the symptoms get worse.Hope you feel better-GOD bless.