Strange Facial Sensations

[Meerkat]

OK, here's the legal clause first....I'm not asking for medical advice, recommendations diagnosis, or treatment. :)

Here's the deal, at karate tonight, I was flipped by my instructor, and I landed wrong, sort of on my shoulder/neck and then a MAJOR blow to the side of my face as I hit the concrete. (My face was the only thing that didn't land on the mat). I didn't quite see stars, but I felt like my brain had been rattled and immediately got a headache. Since class finished, the side of my face has felt sort of numb, and strangely burning at the same time. There's no swelling, but I still have a headache. No blacking out, continued with class, etc.

Now...*IF* you had a HYPOTHETICAL patient with similar symptoms after a similar incident, what would you think was causing the numbness and burning/tingling? Has anyone every had a similar experience?

Just curious, and yes, I know, no one can dx or advise me personally. So I am asking about a hypothetical patient. :)

[EricJRN, MSN, RN]

If I encountered a hypothetical patient who told me about said symptoms yet was not seeking medical advice, recommendations, diagnosis or treatment, I would be uncertain of what to say next. I do hope you feel better soon though.

[rn/writer, RN]

We can't approach this post as hypothetical when we were told otherwise at the outset.

Please, call your doc or NP and find out if you need treatment.

Take care.

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