Twice in the past week i have experienced a tingly sensation, over my whole face and down both arms.This would start slightly in the face and would progress in strength and work it s way down my arms. This affects the skin only. My skin would turn red like a sunburn and last about 20-30 min then go away.
Hi, Thanks for writing in. The nerves to the neck and face originate from the brain and spinal cord in the cervical spine. The cervical spine is made up of 7 small bones aligned on top of each other. There are spongy discs between these small bones which give it a cushioning effect and help in forward backward and turning movements. There is a possibility that your discs at particular levels have been degenerating for some time. Since it has been happening over the past week, it is important to rule out any nerve irritation or a condition that has developed recently. The tingling sensation is more frequent when there is pinching of the nerves in the region. Doing an MRI scan of the region including brain and cervical spine might be required. This will be decided after once a neurological clinical examination is complete. Treatment depends on clinical and imaging findings.