Question 1

what could cause pins and needles / pain in my fingers?

Accepted Answer

Nerve compression: Maybe you have a pinched nerve at wrist or elbow, respectively carpal tunnel syndrome or cubital tunnel syndrome.  An exam with your doctor can assist diagnosis and follow through treatment.

Question 2

does als cause pins and needles?

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Yes: Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, or Lou Gehrig's disease is a progressive degenerative motor neuron disease.  In 20-30% of the people with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, initial onset of tingling, and paresthesia can proceed motor symptoms, without objective sensory loss on examination as part of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis-plus syndrome.

Question 3

could vitamin b12 cause pins and needles?

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Lack of this can : A lack of vitamin b 12 can cause neurologic symptoms of parsthesias or pins and needles sensation due to neuropathy.

Question 4

can topamax (topiramate) cause pins and needles / tingling?

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Of course: This is the most common side effect of topamax, (topiramate) especially in the early stage of treatment.

Question 5

what would cause pins and needles down your left arm every so often?

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A number of things: Could be radiculopathy (pinched nerve at the neck) or something as simple as carpal tunnel syndrome.  The best way to know is emg/nerve conduction studies.  Ask your doctor which tests should be performed.

Question 6

what could cause pins and needles specifically in the heels of feet? especially when bending or sitting.

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Pins &amp; Needles: There are several possibilities.  Nerve damage is one.  If you have had chemo or are diabetic that would raise the probability of that.  Please see your doctor.  Peace and good health.

Question 7

can low blood flow can cause pins and needles in feet.

Accepted Answer

Usually from: a compression on a nerve and not low blood pressure.

Question 8

can anxiety cause pins and needles and constant body pain? i suffer from anxiety everyday.

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Hyperventilation: Pins and needles, especially to the hands, certainly can occur due to hyperventilation, which often occurs with anxiety.   The body pain I am not so sure about, though.   Talk to your doctor who is prescribing your xanax (alprazolam).  You could also see a functional medicine or integrative medicine doctor to try to find the root causes of all of your symptoms.

Question 9

can a broken toe cause pins and needles?

Accepted Answer

Yes: If excessive pressure on nerve from swelling or injury.

Question 10

why does mechanical allodynia cause pins and needles and pain down my legs, also i can't sit on my left buttock as the pain gets worst.

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Neurologist: Allodynia is an unusual condition. I recommend an evaluation by a neurologist. Pins and needles sensation may be due to a deficiency of calcium, magnesium or potassium or can be a demyelinating process like multiple sclerosis. Sensory neuritis is another possibility and. there may be an inflammation of the sciatic nerve as evidenced by pressure on the buttock resulting in increased pain.

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