My daughter wants me to go to the ER?!
Question:
My daughter wants me to go to the ER?
A month ago I had right sided facial numbness and tingling in my are and leg. I waited a few days and saw the Dr. He thought I might have had a stroke but the MRI was negative. I'm haaving the same problems now, this time with facial drooping on the right and dragging of m R. leg. I have a phone call into my Dr. but he hasn't called back. The local hospital isn't worth going to so we have to drive an hour to the next one. I would rather stay home and take a nap and see the Dr. in the am.
Answers:
Maybe you have Bell's Palsy?
Bells palsy is a condition that causes the facial muscles to weaken or become paralyzed. It's caused by trauma to the 7th cranial nerve, and is not permanent.
I think your health is worth the hour drive.