Question 1

have severe psoriasis on both legs, lately have had burning sensation in legs like something biting me then numbness in leg.  hurts.

Accepted Answer

See details: See a dermatologist and start effective treatment. There are no over-the-counter therapies that will help.

Question 2

my two year old keeps waking up screaming saying something is biting her leg and foot between 4and 6 am but nothing is there.

Accepted Answer

Look closer: Strip the bed and turn over the mattress and make sure there are no insects or bed bugs or spiders that may come and go before you see them. Does she have a bite on her foot? Anything that itches?
Also consider bringing her to your bed at 345 for a night...And if it still happens then see may be dreaming it...

Question 3

what could cause burning/pins&needles/numbness in my upper thighs, and a feeling of a bug biting me/being quickly stabbed w/ a needle in my arms/legs.

Accepted Answer

Nerve pain: This is clearly neuropathic pain meaning some injury or irritation of the nerves. There are many possibilities from endocrine disorders to infections, to toxicities and vitamin deficiencies. You should see your primary care physician and if you do not have one, should see a neurologist.

Question 4

male 38. don't want children ever (ankle biting monsters). thinking of having a vasectomy. are there any risks? anything i should know?

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Permanent: Is permanent, and it is possible To get someone pregnant even after I vasectomy for a short period of time. You need at least 20 ejaculations after vasectomy and make sure to test for lack of sperm before resuming unprotected sexual intercourse. Hope this helps!

Question 5

i just found a tick on me biting my ankle after hiking in the woods of california. do i need to be worried?

Accepted Answer

See your Dr.: Ticks in California have been shown to transmit a variety of illnesses including Lyme Disease, Tick Borne Relapsing Fever and Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever. Prevention is the best defense, but once you have been bitten, you should seek medical attention so that they can address any tick related illnesses. Prophylaxis with prescription antibiotics can help to prevent full blown infections.

Question 6

so my skin has been really dry, especially the thigh area. i've been skin crawling and biting sensations and frequent muscle twitching. what is this?

Accepted Answer

Eczema : Eczema, (think extra sensitive  dry  over reactive skin) gets much worse in the winter, especially areas that rub. The itch associated with this can seem to be an unnatural pain. This is because the nerves in the skin are in a sense wired differently. This may not be your problem and doesn't explain muscle twitching so have it checked out by your doctor. Use lots of moisturizers, avoid scratching.

Question 7

having stabbing pains in my upper right side. feels like something biting me on the inside! it happens every hour or so. what is this???? painful

Accepted Answer

Anxiety: most likely or muscle spasm. do regular exercise, get busywith ur work.

Question 8

i feel something crawling on my face or on my arm sometimes it feels like its biting. when i look i can see a very small black speck. what might it be?

Accepted Answer

: Consider a visit with your Physician, urgent care or Healthtap. An insect bite is one possible condition.
Watch for signs of swelling, redness and itching.

Question 9

its been some days the skin all over my body is itching, mostly during the evening and early night before sleep, i dont have a rash or nothing, sometimes i feel like something crawling on me or biting but theres nothing. what can this be?

Accepted Answer

: Typical itching due to dry skin, especially you have the habit taking bath in the evening. Use colder water and applying moisturizer after bathing will help or you change bath or shower time to the morning.

Question 10

i feel like something is biting me . it's like little pin pricks on different parts on my body. what could it be ?

Accepted Answer

See a doctor: It could be scabies. You may be able to see the burrows or visualize the tiny nits or organism. If scabies can be treated with prescription nix (permethrin).

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Have severe psoriasis on both legs, lately have had burning sensation in legs like something biting me then numbness in leg. hurts.

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My two year old keeps waking up screaming saying something is biting her leg and foot between 4and 6 am but nothing is there.

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What could cause burning/pins&needles/numbness in my upper thighs, and a feeling of a bug biting me/being quickly stabbed w/ a needle in my arms/legs.

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Male 38. don't want children ever (ankle biting monsters). thinking of having a vasectomy. are there any risks? anything i should know?

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I just found a tick on me biting my ankle after hiking in the woods of california. do i need to be worried?

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So my skin has been really dry, especially the thigh area. i've been skin crawling and biting sensations and frequent muscle twitching. what is this?

A member asked:

Having stabbing pains in my upper right side. feels like something biting me on the inside! it happens every hour or so. what is this???? painful

A member asked:

I feel something crawling on my face or on my arm sometimes it feels like its biting. when i look i can see a very small black speck. what might it be?

A member asked:

Its been some days the skin all over my body is itching, mostly during the evening and early night before sleep, i dont have a rash or nothing, sometimes i feel like something crawling on me or biting but theres nothing. what can this be?

A member asked:

I feel like something is biting me . it's like little pin pricks on different parts on my body. what could it be ?

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