Does anyone experience tingling in the face/head and light sensitivity
About 5 years ago I started experiencing stabbing pain in my right leg. My doctor thought I damaged a muscle from strength training. Two months later the pain turned to numbness/tingling sensations in my legs and arms. I was directed to a multitude of specialists who’s tests all came up inconclusive and was then sent to a neurologist who’s tests also found nothing then he diagnosed me with Idiopathic Peripheral Neuropathy, prescribed Pregabalin and basically washed his hands of me. The 150 mg of Pregabalin at bed time does, for the most part, help unless I over exert, travel, or eat too much sodium, sugar or other triggers. My numbness, stabbing pain and tingling is not as frequent in my arms and legs recently but more prevalent in my face and head which has started to give me migraines and experiencing light sensitivity. At times it’s so bad I feel nauseous and dizzy.
My husband and I recently retired and started traveling but I’m very limited on how long I can ride in a car or sit on a plane without suffering. If I walk too much, over exert, stand too long, sit too long I pay the price. My quality of life has diminished and my marriage has suffered. I’m willing to try anything to fix this or at least be free of the Pregabalin with a more natural solution.
Has anyone experienced neuropathy in your face and head or could something else completely be causing it?
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My only thought would be to get yourself to a different neurologist in a clinic that is known for its outstanding neurology dept. Perhaps someone else can suggest where. Good luck to you on getting a more thorough diagnosis. Wishing you well on getting a better understanding of what is going on.