Question 1

should i be concerned about a "pins and needles" feeling in my hands during pregnancy?

Accepted Answer

No: This is likely to be carpal tunnel syndrome, which is common in pregnancy.  If it comes on in pregnancy, it will almost certainly resolve after the swelling of pregnancy resolves.  Check with your doctor.

Question 2

i am 15 weeks pregnant and since the beginning, i have felt what feels like pins and needles shooting pain off and on in cervix/ vagina area. thoughts?

Accepted Answer

Neuropathy: Pins and needles feeling is nerve related. Your OB doc should check for any problems like infections but sometimes it's just irritated nerves from pregnancy changes.

Question 3

hi, is it normal with ms, to have pins and needles at the palm of your hands, early signs of cataract and stomach issues? thank you?

Accepted Answer

: MS doesn't cause cataracts or even glaucoma. Digestive disturbances &amp; pins and needles may be seen frequently n MS. Cataracts can develop at age 57. Your neurologist can advise you further.

Question 4

the doctor says i have siatica is it normal for me to have pins and needles in my leg?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Symptoms of nerve compression. Needs treatment medically.

Question 5

is it normal to have pins and needles after hand surgery?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Most surgeons give anesthetic blocks to relieve pain after surgery so numbness and tingling is good for 12 or so hours after surgery. Pins and needles after that should be brought to the attention of the surgeon as the dressing maybe too tight.

Question 6

i am feeling pins and needles in an old break. is this normal? how can i get it treated?

Accepted Answer

Please see below: It might be an entrapment of the twig of the peripheral nerve in the area of trauma.
Consider imaging of the old brake.
In case if the prior trauma is at the  arm or leg, you might benefit from dedicated electrodiagnostic (ncs/emg) study of the  peripheral nerve of interest at the office of your local neurologist.

Question 7

hi i woke up early hours of this morning with pins and needles in my left arm and i still have it now, i've suffered with tachicardia in the past?

Accepted Answer

See your doctor!: A historty of a fast heart rate (tachycardia) and any chest or arm related discomfort warrants immediate attention by your doctor, urgent care center or emergency room. An ekg and a set of cardiac enzymes is necessary to rule out your heart as the cause of this condition. It is always best to keep a copy of a recent ekg or be seen by a facility that knows your history to compare at present.

Question 8

i am taking acetazolamide and getting pins and needles in my feet is this a normal side effect?

Accepted Answer

Common side effect: Paresthesias (pins & needles sensation) is a commonly reported side effect of acetazolamide. If the symptoms worsen or are accompanied by others (rash, seizure, etc), contact your doc.  He may be monitoring different parameters with periodic bloodwork.

Question 9

started getting pins and needles in my feet after taking acetazolamide. is this a normal side effect?

Accepted Answer

Pins & needles: Or paresthesias are one of the more commonly reported side effects of acetazolamide. Since the drug is used for many medical conditions (glaucoma/altitude sickness/seizures/congestive heart failure/edema/etc) your prescribing doc may want to choose an alternate med, especially if the paresthesias get worse or become unbearable.

Question 10

i have pins and needles, and intense pain in my middle and lower back. i had a thoracic mri done and it came back normal. what should i do next?

Accepted Answer

See a neurologist: monitor for other symptoms like fever, rash weakness, muscle spasm.

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Is it normal to have pins and needles in your cervix in early pregnancy

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I am 15 weeks pregnant and since the beginning, i have felt what feels like pins and needles shooting pain off and on in cervix/ vagina area. thoughts?

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Hi, is it normal with ms, to have pins and needles at the palm of your hands, early signs of cataract and stomach issues? thank you?

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The doctor says i have siatica is it normal for me to have pins and needles in my leg?

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Is it normal to have pins and needles after hand surgery?

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I am feeling pins and needles in an old break. is this normal? how can i get it treated?

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Hi i woke up early hours of this morning with pins and needles in my left arm and i still have it now, i've suffered with tachicardia in the past?

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I am taking acetazolamide and getting pins and needles in my feet is this a normal side effect?

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Started getting pins and needles in my feet after taking acetazolamide. is this a normal side effect?

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I have pins and needles, and intense pain in my middle and lower back. i had a thoracic mri done and it came back normal. what should i do next?

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