Tingling tongue and numbness in tongue and teeth

[Rosshigh]

Has anyone else experienced these symptoms. Reduced to 2.5mg a week ago but also had 2 fillings in teeth 2 weeks ago although in top teeth but numbness is in bottom teeth.

Just wondered if it is from reduction or problem with teeth. Any advice would be appreciated.

[SnazzyD]

No, this isn’t a normal symptom of withdrawal and you need to get advice soon. Was this numbness present soon after the dental work? Did you have a pain killing injection? How does it feel to chew?

[Rosshigh in reply to SnazzyD]

Thanks for your prompt response. I did have a few numbing injections. Chewing does feel a bit strange too. Feeling started about 5 days after so that is why I was not sure.

[SnazzyD in reply to Rosshigh]

Is it your whole tongue?

I’d call your dentist as soon as possible in case there has been some nerve damage or effect of the anaesthetic on the main nerve branch higher up the line. For it to affect your tongue is odd though but at don’t know where they injected, but the recent dental work is suspicious. I’ve certainly had pain in the nerve after dental injections for a few days in the past. However, tongue problems can also be a sign of GCA and other things, even stroke, so a medical opinion is needed too. Any weird sight issues would suggest it’s GCA and a trip to A&E would be an idea.

I would seek medical and dental opinion at the same time to save time if the doc just says, “ask your dentist” without further enquiry. They shouldn’t but they might.

[Rosshigh in reply to SnazzyD]

Thanks for that. Tongue is strange but will speak to dentist and then doc. Thanks for your help as usual.

[PMRpro Ambassador]

I agree with everything Snazzy has said - it does need to be looked at.

[Rosshigh in reply to PMRpro]

Thanks PMRpro will definitely speak to dentist. As you know gp is not the best but will if I need to.

Hope you are doing OK yourself and thanks again for your support x

[oscarandchloe]

The main symptom I had before treatment of GCA was that of teeth numbing.I also felt terrible with strange headache and jaw ache.

[Rosshigh in reply to oscarandchloe]

Thanks for response. No headache but jaw numb so will definitely get it checked out. Thanks

[Sharitone]

My tongue is tingling all the time, so are the inside of my lips. It waxes and wanes, sometimes worse at the front, where it's also somewhat numb, and sometimes at the back of tongue and throat. But I'm afraid I can't give you a reason, but it won't be withdrawal symptoms because I'm still on 12mg. This week I was unable to take the usual MTX, and symptoms seem slightly better. So if turns out not to be tooth-related, maybe consider the medication you are on.Unpleasant, isn't it?😉

[PMRpro Ambassador in reply to Sharitone]

Could it be thrush??????

[Rosshigh in reply to PMRpro]

Hi PMRpro might be but can't see dentist until later next week so will see how it goes and if it settles thanks x

[PMRpro Ambassador in reply to Rosshigh]

The idea of thrush was in response to Sharitone's complaint of tingling.

[Rosshigh in reply to Rosshigh]

😁X

[Sharitone in reply to PMRpro]

No, if only! - I had 4 courses of treatment for thrush, because the GP said it looked like it, but then he did a swab, which was negative.

[PMRpro Ambassador in reply to Sharitone]

Fair nuff ...

[Rosshigh in reply to Sharitone]

Thanks for your response. It is really unpleasant and hopefully will get better by itself but time will tell.

[Harrigan]

Hello yes i had that, had to go to oral clinic, just said drink more water. x

[Rosshigh in reply to Harrigan]

OK thanks for that. Will give it a try.