Question 1

are pins and needles related to lupus as i am starting to suffer this on my arms, back and legs?

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Can be: Lupus can cause nerve problems including pins and needles sensations. Generally this is a sign of disease activity so see your rheumatologist to get symptoms (and lupus) under better control.

Question 2

what causes the pins and needles feeling?

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Spine nerve irritate: Spinal nerve root irritation always causes muscle spasms.  If the pain is primarily due to nerve damage, there are symptoms of pins and needles, numbness, burning,  shooting and sharp pains.  If  the pain is due to nerve irritation with predominant muscle spasm, the pain is usually aching, cramping, dull, and the muscles are stiff and tight.You will need to be evaluated by your family doctor and a.

Question 3

what exactly is the "pins and needles" feeling?

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Likely blood flow.: This feeling is likely from the return of blood flow after sitting or resting or being put in such a way as to cut down or stop the circulation of blood to a part of the body, like the foot or arm.  The affected area gets numb and feeling can even be partly lost.  If it is corrected, and put back to a normal position, the blood flow returns and there are "pins and needles", before normal feeling.

Question 4

pins and needles in my head?

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?Headache: It would be helpful to get more information. Consult a physician if it is not getting better with rest, tylenol/ibuprofen ( if not told to avoid these).

Question 5

pins and needles afyer operation, why?

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Depends on operation: Pins and needles reflects irritation of nerve branches.  This is common near any incision site especially if the skin had to be retracted for a while.  Tingling away from an operative site may reflect swelling or traction of a major nerve branch near the op site.  Be concerned if you develop weakness or muscle atrophy, severe jolts of pain in the nerve distribution.

Question 6

what is the cause of pins and needles in my thighs?

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Meralgia: The most common cause of tingling in the lateral (outside) of the thighs is pressure on the lateral cutaneous nerve.  This nerve is shallow at the front of the pelvic bone, and can be compressed there by tight, low belts; injured by a bump at that level, or by a belly that is enlarged, like in pregnancy. It is particularly common in diabetics.  If you can avoid pressure on the nerve it may recover.

Question 7

pins and needles in the hands?

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Pins and needles: A common cause of pins and needles sensations in the hands is carpal tunnel syndrome where thickened ligaments at the wrist impinge upon nerves entering the hands. This is often an occupational condition brought on by repetitive hand movements such as typing or computer use. Calcium and ,magnesium deficiency cause more generalized symptoms. See a hand surgeon for evaluation and treatment

Question 8

what causes pins and needles in your feet?

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MANY things.: Could be peripheral neuropathy.  It could also be a reaction to a chemical in your house or a cleaning product.  Carbon monoxide exposure, heavy metal exposure (lead, arsenic), vitamin deficiency, radiation exposure, and electrolye imbalances are just a few possible causes.  See a doctor.

Question 9

why do some people get pins and needles?

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Nerve compression: This is usually due to a disturbance of a nerve by compression from an external force or some internal dysfunction like a disc protrusion or swelling along the path of the nerve.  Other causes include diabetes, and chemotherapy.  Most can be stopped with massage or readjustment of the position of the involved limb.  If persistent see your family doctor for analysis and treatment.

Question 10

what can pins and needles all the time mean?

Accepted Answer

Neuropathy: You may have a condition called neuropathy or a pinched nerve.  There are many potential causes.  See your physician for further evaluation.

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