Headache and Migraines Forum - Unusual Sensation On Left Side of Head

Conditions and Diseases > Headache and Migraines Forum > Unusual Sensation On Left Side of Head

How can you tell if a headache is serious, or not? What types of headaches are there? Get started learning the facts about headache here....

Q: Unusual Sensation On Left Side of Head

asked by: trkelleyjr on July 22nd, 2004

New User

I have been experiencing an unusual numbness, pressure and tingling sensation on the left side of my head, just above the temple, for several weeks now. It isn't painful, but it's something I can't explain away. And there are times when I can feel the blood pumping through the area. As if the pressure is on the inside, somehow. It is localized in the same place, and it is virtually constant. Rarely has the feeling subsided.

I was curious if this situation has ever occurred to anyone. And if so, what in the world it is. My life hasn't been adversely affected by it, and i'm hesitant about seeing my doctor. It seems so trivial, I don't want to end up on a wild goose chase of poking and prodding if it can be helped.

Also, my left eye is constantly irritated and watery. This started at about the same time as the sensation in my head began.

I appreciate any help anyone can provide.

Replies(8)

wakkochic17

replied on July 23rd, 2004

Experienced User

This sounds like either a migraine or possibly a cluster headache (which can produce watery eyes from what I understand). Migraines can produce numbness and tingling, even though they don't in everyone. It also feels like your head is throbbing and can last for days for some people. I would go to a neurologist and ask about it. I think you will find your symptoms will be diagnosed easier than you think.

grozda

replied on November 1st, 2005

New User

Hello,
i know the feelings because I have them too,except with my pressure and numbness starts I feel like my left side of my head is asleep,and everything is happening in my dream.I had mri done five weeks ago and everything is normal.Do you get those weird feelings too?

Chris1412

replied on December 10th, 2007

New User

Me Too!!

I have had the EXACT same thing (minus the eye part, although my eyes have been getting some pressure lately on and off) for over a month now, but now it seems to be going away. I read somewhere that it most likely has to do with nerves, like your nerves are asleep like when your leg is asleep. I also read that if you rub that side of your head gently, it gets the blood flowing and helps it, and that you should drink A LOT of fluids and have a healthy diet, which has been a problem for me lately so I guess that makes sense. Let me know if you find anything else out, this has been driving me nuts lately because like you, I thought it was too trivial to go to the doctor for. Good luck!

ronan1200

replied on December 17th, 2007

New User

I would like to post in this thread as you have described exactly what I am feeling, with the veins in the side of my head sometimes jumping ) an occurence which can happen 1-2 times a day for me)

It has worried me and am wondering what it could be?

Thanks.

mecs

replied on January 21st, 2009

New User

head tingling

I have the exact same thing and part of me thinks this can't be normal to feel this nagging tingling sensation and part of me thinks don't waste my money on doctors and tests. What is this?? It helps me to press on it a little or else distract myself (when I'm really busy I never notice it because it's not painful) but during my downtime it's hard to ignore. Lately I can notice a pulse in the area like from the inside. This is not a headache. I'm 28 and otherwise healthy. Glad to know other people are describing this sensation too.

Pasadena17

replied on January 27th, 2009

New User

weird fuzzy sensation

ive had the same kind of weird tingling fuzzy sensation on the left side of my head as well for about three weeks, probly is migranes cus they run in family.

Pasadena17, Birmingham UK

Ctrygal73

replied on April 11th, 2009

New User

head tingling

I have been feeling the same thing head tingling on my left side, kind of feels like a brush of cold shivers about 3 or 4 times a day. No headache just tingling. I don't understand what this is, and scares me sometimes.

jammingjoe139me

replied on June 21st, 2009

New User

So, what is the doctor's diagnosis? I do not see anything.

Learn About Us

Get Help

Join In

Do More

We comply with the HONcode standard for trustworthy health
information:
verify here.

The site is not a replacement for professional medical opinion, examination, diagnosis or treatment. Always seek the advice of your medical doctor or other qualified health professional before starting any new treatment or making any changes to existing treatment. Do not delay seeking or disregard medical advice based on information written by any author on this site. No health questions and information on eHealth Forum is regulated or evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration and therefore the information should not be used to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease without the supervision of a medical doctor. Posts made to these forums express the views and opinions of the author, and not the administrators, moderators, or editorial staff and hence eHealth Forum and its principals will accept no liabilities or responsibilities for the statements made. Schizophrenia health sitemap.
This page was last updated on January 1, 2009.
© 2008 eForums, Inc