Whole face tingling.. UPDATE

sweet*18 · January 2014

I am assuming this is another random symptom of pregnancy and I have left a message for my doctor but while I wait just wondering if anyone else has experienced this.

My face feels like it is falling asleep, it is tingling and my vision seems like it is hard to focus. It isn't blurry just can't focus well. The tingling starts right above my eyes and wraps around down to my mouth on both sides. Baby has moved here and there this morning but he is usually pretty quiet during the morning anyway.

Has anyone else experienced this? TIA

I am 37+2 today

****UPDATE**** I went in and they did a non stress test and the baby passed after 30 min. They took my blood pressure and it was within normal range after sitting there a while. They said they have no idea why my face is still tingling and why my vision is acting up. They didn't do a urine sample and sent me home. I see a Nurse Practitioner on Friday morning so they said to follow up at that time. They said this could be my new normal until I deliver. They said they have no idea why it's happening and can't even guess. So I still have tingling in all of my face and my lips and I still can't focus. So no answers other than it could be normal. Thanks for all your thoughts and prayers. I'm headed to bed to try and get rid of it.

RondackHiker · January 2014

My first two thoughts would be Bell's palsy or pre-e. I hope it's just a strange blip and that your doctor gets back to you soon.

clozgoblu · January 2014

There was a thread a long long time ago on this when we were all not that far along, maybe around 20 weeks or so. I can't find the thread but there was a mention that this could be pre-e related. Not to scare you, but call the doc and discuss what you're feeling. Any other symptoms you should mention to the doc when calling? BP okay? Swelling? Vision changes?

sweet*18 · January 2014

I just had my cousin check my blood pressure (she is pregnant and bought a blood pressure machine from the hospital because she has to monitor her high blood pressure every day) My blood pressure has ranged from 108-120 over 60-68 this whole pregnancy.

At rest my blood pressure is currently 135/85. When she first checked it, it was 143/78.

I am still waiting for a call back from the Dr. The swelling in my hands and feet are normal and nothing out of the ordinary. My skin comes back quickly and my color is good. Vision is ok, it just is very hard to focus. I don't see spots and it isn't blurry. The baby just started moving alot so that is reassuring.

Thanks ladies, I will let you know what I find out from the Dr.

gfam23 · January 2014

Glad you called the dr! I also thought bell's palsy or pre-e, and it's better to be safe obviously!

slwprincess · January 2014

Glad you called the Dr- hope you get some answers soon. I haven't experienced it before but I'm sure it is a scary sensation!

RondackHiker · January 2014

sweet*18 said:
I just had my cousin check my blood pressure (she is pregnant and bought a blood pressure machine from the hospital because she has to monitor her high blood pressure every day) My blood pressure has ranged from 108-120 over 60-68 this whole pregnancy.
At rest my blood pressure is currently 135/85. When she first checked it, it was 143/78.
I am still waiting for a call back from the Dr. The swelling in my hands and feet are normal and nothing out of the ordinary. My skin comes back quickly and my color is good. Vision is ok, it just is very hard to focus. I don't see spots and it isn't blurry. The baby just started moving alot so that is reassuring.
Thanks ladies, I will let you know what I find out from the Dr.

I would call again and share your BP and your symptoms. And if you don't hear soon (like within an hour) I'd call and speak the receptionist and ask if you can be seen today.

RondackHiker · January 2014

I hope you're being seen or have heard back. The high blood pressure and vision issues and tingling make me worried for you.

cbear47 · January 2014

@sweet*18- has your doc called back? Pre-e isn't anything to joke about...I'd go get checked out just in case!!!! GL!!!

gfam23 · January 2014

Yes, at this point if you haven't gotten a call back, please just go in and get checked out. Hope you're okay!

sweet*18 · January 2014

No I haven't been seen and keep getting the run around! I have called 4 times and they said he is working in the hospital and haven't had a chance to ask him!

I asked them if they can ask another Dr and she said my Dr prefers to answer questions! The last time they did this, my Dr chewed the nurse out for delaying a response. The nurse also said if it was pre-e symptoms, my blood pressure would be higher. Well I haven't taken it since 11am this morning, I might have my cousin stop by again and take it. GRR

My face is still tingling, vision is still wonky. I am getting pissed. I am ready to walk in to L&D and demand to be checked out. I hate being that patient but this is ridiculous!

RondackHiker · January 2014

Walk into L&D. Please. It is NOT worth the risk that this is pre-e and they haven't even ASKED your doctor yet?

I'd also complain directly to your doctor about this.

kak808 · January 2014

sweet*18 said:

No I haven't been seen and keep getting the run around! I have called 4 times and they said he is working in the hospital and haven't had a chance to ask him!
I asked them if they can ask another Dr and she said my Dr prefers to answer questions! The last time they did this, my Dr chewed the nurse out for delaying a response. The nurse also said if it was pre-e symptoms, my blood pressure would be higher. Well I haven't taken it since 11am this morning, I might have my cousin stop by again and take it. GRR
My face is still tingling, vision is still wonky. I am getting pissed. I am ready to walk in to L&D and demand to be checked out. I hate being that patient but this is ridiculous!

At this point, I would just go in! It's been a long time to not have a response yet. Hopefully it's nothing -- just a weird migraine thing or something -- but you should definitely have it checked out! Good luck!

cbear47 · January 2014

Please go in, better safe than sorry! GL!!!

VeronicaAnn143 · January 2014

I'd for sure go into L&D. I had this happen from an allergic reaction to the wax they used on my eyebrows. Bees wax. This was years ago so not PG.

sweet*18 · January 2014

Finally got a call back and the nurse apologized over and over and said they got a hold of him and he wants me to go to L&D asap to get checked out. The tingling has spread as well

AKAP2010 · January 2014

That's absolutely ridiculous!!! I'm so sorry this happened to you today. Keep us posted!!! T&P's

karich · January 2014

A PSA for everyone....symptoms like these deserve attention quickly. In the future, you don't need to wait to be seen in L&D. Go to the ER and watch how fast you are seen.

RondackHiker · January 2014

sweet*18 said:
Finally got a call back and the nurse apologized over and over and said they got a hold of him and he wants me to go to L&D asap to get checked out. The tingling has spread as well

Oh good. I was really scared this would be delayed more. Please update us!

cbear47 · January 2014

@sweet*18 Thank goodness you were persistent!!! Way to advocate for yourself. Now, keep us posted and be safe!!!! :bz :bz :bz

rachaelmary · January 2014

So happy you heard back! Update when you can! T&ps to you!

ayezzi07 · January 2014

If it's just on one side, it could be a migraine. I get optical migraines and those are my symptoms too.

ziggy903 · January 2014

ayezzi07 said:
If it's just on one side, it could be a migraine. I get optical migraines and those are my symptoms too.

Yes, but it could also be pre-e which is extremely serious. That's why she needs to see her doctor ASAP.

mlynn333 · January 2014

Glad you're going in! Ts and Ps that all is well!

gfam23 · January 2014

karich said:
A PSA for everyone....symptoms like these deserve attention quickly. In the future, you don't need to wait to be seen in L&D. Go to the ER and watch how fast you are seen.

This!!! Don't mess around with symptoms like this.

ehighlan · January 2014

T&P to you. Glad you were able to go in. Please keep us posted.

1ofme4ofthem · January 2014

T&P, will be watching for your update.

Jspagnuolo · January 2014

Glad you went in! Thinking of you and please keep us updated!

VeronicaAnn143 · January 2014

Well that sucks

sorry they couldn't give you better answers. It seems pretty serious for them to just send you home :-/

cbear47 · January 2014

Glad you got it checked out even if you didn't find any answers yet. Thinking of you!

cksmith29 · January 2014

Yikes. I'm glad they didn't find anything alarming, but hopefully they can give you solid answers soon. Hang in there.

gfam23 · January 2014

I'm really glad you went in and really sorry they were so useless (IMHO)! I hope you do feel better in the morning. Can you call tomorrow to try to get an appointment sooner than Friday? (((Hugs)))

goobermom · January 2014

I'm glad you got checked out, and I really hope your symptoms stop with rest & relaxation! T&P to you and your LO!

RondackHiker · January 2014

I'm glad you got checked, but I'm side eyeing them for not checking your urine. Please go back if anything changes or you have a gut feeling things are going badly.

sweet*18 · January 2014

I agree. I even asked the nurse if I could give a urine sample and her response was "well the doctor didn't order it but I guess you could pee in a cup and if we need it, we will take it".. so I even peed in a cup and they said they didnt need it so they threw it out.. Wish they would've just ran a test on it even if everything else seemed "ok" by them. I am not impressed with the staff at all right now..

The tingling in my face is still there this morning.

chishork192 · January 2014

I had something similar two weeks ago. Its started with my vision being off. I could not focus dead on, I had to look at something off center in order to 'see' it (like how a star will disappear when you look at it directly in the night sy, but you can see it if you look at it from a different angle). It was kinda like having a blind spot in the center of your vision. Then I had tingling on my left hand, and then my upper lip. I also felt slightly confused, like I was in a dream state. The whole episode lasted about 20 minutes. I told my doctor about it. She did not seem too concerned and suggested we will perhaps do a scan after the birth. Note: My blood pressure has been low throughout the pregnancy. It hasn't happened since. I have since made a mental note of it, but also shugged it off.

Giraffealaff · January 2014

I would def go in. Pre-e USUALLY shows high BP, but it doesn't always present.

Please go and please make sure your doctor chews that nurse out again, because apparently she never learned the first time.

chishork192 · January 2014

Note: If it would have happened to anyone else, I would have told them to get assessed a.s.a.p.

DC2011 · January 2014

Wow. : / This sounds so scary! I'm sorry that you're going through this.

You did a great job of advocating for yourself, and persistently standing your ground. I agree with PPs that, since this could be serious, don't hesitate to go directly to the ER. Who knows --- With cutting out the middle man (i.e. Your provider), and going to a place that addresses emergencies, then perhaps a new set of eyes could see something and catch something that your provider wouldn't bc of his perspective. .....Like maybe yhey'd gladly take your pee aaaand test it!! Thinking of you and hoping for the best!

Good Luck!!

cbear47 · January 2014

@sweet*18- how're you feeling now that the day is almost over?

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