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Members connected over experiencing facial tingling, particularly in the cheekbones and temples, with many linking it to teeth clenching,... Read more
@A MyFibroTeam Member Since it is our nerves that are causing this tingling I can understand why they would say that since our central nervous system runs down our spines. It’s not completely clear what causes numbness and tingling in people with fibromyalgia syndrome. One cause behind it may be the muscle spasms and muscle stiffness that are common with the disorder. These can lead to the tingling and numbness because the tense muscles press on and irritate the nerves.
@A MyFibroTeam Member, your doc thinks the face tingling comes from the cervical spine stuff? That's what my ortho said as well.
@ JudyZ I am also a clencher I clench my teeth even during the day I will catch myself, I never used to do that and I didn't realize that was a symptom.
Yes but my doc says it's from the cervical and spinal stenosis. And pinched nerves. Myelopathy.
Sometimes I get it in random patches-on my back, leg, shoulder..