For the past 10 days my scalp feels as though I have air bubbles under the skin. This must sound crazy because I think so myself, but its the only way to describe it. I have no pain, but the tingling sensation has moved though out the entire area of my scalp and wont team to go away. It started off with pressure on my temples and now feels as though I have chills on my scalp. Anyone know what this could be?
Ive been having similar things. Ive had tingling on my left side of my face and now on my head. Its weird. Ive also been having ear ringing. Could this mean something? I am nervous about it. I am a 30 year old female. Any one know?
Coley91.
I'm from Calgary also. Who have you seen?
I am having the same problems with the ears ringing, head and face numbness and tingling. Doctor said stress and anxiety. He caused the anxiety in the first place by not offering any thoughts just drugs!!!
I do not have anymore anxiety but the symptoms are still there. do you have blurred vision also? Physio and massage therapy can not find an answer to this.
Can someone tell me where to go next?
I went to the doctor a few months ago because I had a really stiff neck and ringing ears. I was prescribed Zoloft and sent on my way! I was told that I suffer from too much stress and was making myself sick. Since then, the only symptom I'm having is the ringing ears and the horrible side effects from the Zoloft. I stopped taking the Zoloft about 4 days ago and it's going pretty well, at least compaired to some of the horrible stories I've read on the Drug Interaction message board. I don't feel normal and have many weird symptoms that I know are from Zoloft related withdrawl.
Your symptoms are very similar to mine. I'm beginning to suspect that poor posture, constant computer work, and maybe even stress are at the root of my problem. I had a pinched nerve and carpal tunnel a year ago and was helped by physical therapy.
Hi... yay that your from calgary too! Apparently, I had a pinched nerve in my neck as well. It was causing the tingling in my head. I got a massage, and the tingling went away. I was helping my husband install a fan... and I was lifting it over my head... suddenly my neck cranked and the tingling re appeared. So... neck trouble can cause tingling in the head... almost a numbness. It scared me pretty bad. ICK... not pleasant when you think its a brain tumor or something. I hope thats what yours is too!
It all started with a pulled back muscle from lifting and then worked it's way up to my neck,head,ears(dr. thought ear infection, but not). I was later dianosed with myofascial pain syndrome and I would be fixed up in no time. That didn' happen either. It's been 2 years and 4 physiotherapists, shrink, 2 doctors and massage therapist. Only 60% better. What I need here is a good massage therapist or physiotherapist in Calgary to go to. Also a new doctor who listens.
Hi everyone, thats for responding. In the past month I have had to take some time off of work and during that time, having eliminated some of my stress as well as getting away from the computer, I noticed the tingling sensations went away. Now that im back to work, the symptoms have returned, but I try not to focus too hard on the computer screen because it seems to trigger it. I dont know if that is the cause, but I would definately have to say that for me, constant strain on the eyes as well as everyday stress is the cause.
I would have to agree you all though, a massage would be a great idea, for whatever the reason!
Hi everyone, thanks for responding. In the past month I have had to take some time off of work and during that time, having eliminated some of my stress as well as getting away from the computer, I noticed the tingling sensations went away. Now that im back to work, the symptoms have returned, but I try not to focus too hard on the computer screen because it seems to trigger it. I dont know if that is the cause, but I would definately have to say that for me, constant strain on the eyes as well as everyday stress are the root of the problem.
I would have to agree you all though, a massage would be a great idea, for whatever the reason!
Wow, This is amazing I thought I was the only one in the world w/ this unexplainable tingling sensation. The tingling in my head has gotten considerably worse. Its now more of numbness..I even notice visible signs of the problem. The skin in my forehead for instance has shown signs of adnormal wrinkling and discoloration. Its pretty weird. I'm wondering if this a form of brain disfunction. The sensations has turned my focus inward and made it increasingly difficult to maintain normal healthy relationships. I don't know if its depression, stress, a nerve problem..or what. Everyone in my family senses something is wrong, but don't know what to do..I try to explain that it feels like there is a blockage in my forehead..but its just to ludicrous to understand. I have always been a pretty charismatic, outgoing guy, so this has sort of changed my life quite a bit..I keep waiting for it to go away but it hasn't and its been two years. If anyone has any suggestions I would appreciate the advice. Thanks. Matt
I am so glad I came upon this message board. I have had the tingling sensation on the left side of my head for some time now, but I thought it was due to not taking my Lexapro (for anxiety depression) on a regular basis. There has been little or no stress in my life since dropping my Spring Term in college, so that's a plus. But the head always starts out tingling and then the numbness occurs. It lasts for a brief moment, usually not painful but there's a definite pressure felt, but it has become more regular. I also have dizziness when sleeping, with my eyes closed. My left hand often contracts, pulling all my fingers together, which is often quite uncomfortable. I spoke with a new Dr. today and she scheduled me for a CT. Said I passed the physical exam (squeezing of the hands, pressing on your feet, walking in a straight line, etc) but she was uneasy about the numbness. Wanted to make sure I didn't have a blood clot or a brain tumor. What I find fascinating is that almost everyone here has the tingling on the left side, is this correct? And that it helps being away from a computer? I'm a writer and I'm always in front of my computer. I'm not sure if my ears ever ring. This is all very interesting. Thank you for your comments. I don't feel so alone any more.
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I have the tingling symptom in the top of my ear lobes and on my scalp (good description with the water bubbles [singing: "Tiny Bubbles"]...) I know that it is a precursor of a panic attack. When I get it, I usually am hit with a massive panic attack within a day, unless I take my medication (Clonopin and/or Xanax).
Of course, knowing that this is a sign makes me more anxious about NOT having a panic attack - which makes the tingling worse - a vicious circle.
I have started bio-feedback, and if I could just learn to relax more, I think that is a good way of handling the tension!
I've been experiencing the same! I thought I was alone! I have checked online and found NOTHING till this board. And, yes, it's the left side!
I just started Wellbutrin for postpartum - and wondered if that had anything to do with it. I have had anxiety attacks in the past - but not for a long time. It's the strangest feeling - almost like something crawling on my scalp about three inches above my left ear, then the feeling spreads downward until my left ear up tingle, then feel almost numb, but not quite... It's only been the last week or so - please tell me it will get better or stay the same.. that's my biggest concern, that it may get worse... (Well, other than what's causing it! - but everything I read says that the scalp is controlled by the cervical nerve - so I feel like it is probably a pinched nerve?)
I have a new physician who scheduled me for the CT, which came back saying that everything was fine. She's kind of a flack and I mentioned to her about some of the same symptoms you all were having. I told her how I had been treated for anxiety but she dismissed that and said that I needed to see a neurologist. But she also prescribed Xanax for me. It's supposed to make you drowsy but it does nothing for me. To help the doctors out I've decided to keep a journal of how often my head tingles, and how often my left hand spasms. And let me tell you, I didn't realize it was happening as often as it is. It seems strange to think that this is all due to panic attacks. Especially when the tingling/numbness happens so randomly. Wow! Here I am spending all this money and everyone here is probably right--it's anxiety. Well, I do hope the Xanax works because it's not so far. Now I have to wait and see the neurologist. Yippy! Thanx everyone!
I was wondering if anyone else with this problem also has a habit of grinding their teeth. I've noticed lately (pretty much just since this has started) that when I'm stressed (sometimes when I dont' even realize I'm stressed) I have been grinding and clenching my teeth - when I notice it, I intentionally try to relax my jaw and facial muscles.. Often when I feel the tingling, I realize I'm grinding my teeth as well... could be two separate issues, linked by stress, but perhaps not CAUSED by stress... *shrug* Still looking for answers....
Hi Everyone
I had many of the same symptoms as all of you in 1995. It started with a terrible headache and a weakness in my right arm and leg, and when I woke up in the morning, I had paralysis down my whole right side, my face drooped, as did the corner of my eye. I had slurred speech and my short term memory was so bad I couldn't remember what I was trying to say from the beginning of a sentence to the end of it. Doctors thought I had a stroke, but after an MRI, CATscan, and doppler ultrasound nothing was found. I put it down to stress, and started living healthier, walking great distances and watching what I ate. I was not on anti-anxiety or anti-depressant medication at that time.
I had the odd tingling through the years but nothing lasting. Then in November of 2002, I woke up in the middle of the night and my right side of my face was drooping again, and I had some minor tingling in my right arm. I started having problems with drooling out of the right side of my mouth at night. I had some difficulty with blurred vision and some headaches and now chest pain as well. Anyway, Doctors sent me for another MRI. This time they found a bulge in one of the main arteries in my brain where the arteries begin to branch. I am now awating a Angio-CATscan. They have also diagnosed me with sleep apnea. They also discovered that I have a high pressure in my eyes which can result in glaucoma. I am now on anti-anxiety meds. They think I may have a brain aneurism. Its important to note that when I started having my first batch of symptoms in 1995, I was 36 years old. I am now 44. My symptoms are very similar to those of you who have already responded on this bulletin board. I just wanted to share my story with all of you.
Numbness and tingling on scalp 
