 [ Symptoms ] is it normal for the side of your face to go numb after having the 2012 2013 flu vaccine what can be done about it  i received the flu vaccine on saturday and woke up sunday morning with the right side of my face numb it feels like you do after getting an injection to have teeth pulled i have been told that i also have aquired a twitch on that side of my face [ Disease ] assuming he does not have a history of kidney problems protein shakes can be a part of his diet but not as a substitute for meals make sure he is not trying to lose weight to get into a lower weight class protein shakes will not make him stronger or his muscles bigger in spite of what he hears or reads on the side of the product excess protein can be a stress on the kidneys so make sure he remains well hydrated and does not exceed the recommended amounts of this product more is not better