My bottom lip is tingly?!
Question:
My bottom lip is tingly?
I haven't done anything or taken anything but my lip has been tingly for 3 days and I'm getting freaked out. It doesn't hurt it's just like my lip fell asleep.
Answers:
The prodrome to a cold sore is usually a very mild, almost imperceptible "tingling." If your lip is feeling like it is asleep (especially if it is just one half of the lip) it is probably not a cold sore.
I definitely don't want to scare you, but you need to see a dentist right away. A numb or tingly lip usually means something is happening to the nerve that runs through your lower jaw.
If you haven't had your jaw broken or a back tooth pulled recently there could be a tumor impinging on the nerve. Tell your dentist about your symptoms. He will probably take some x-rays and he should be able to see what is going on. He may refer you to another doctor depending upon his findings.
This can be a very serious symptom. Please don't put it off. Make an appointment today.