Question 1

swelling, tingling an numbness on left side of the body only aware of pinched nerve, however swelling an constant feel of pins an needles are recent.

Accepted Answer

Tingling : Tingling and numbness that affects half of the body (which most people mean as including an upper limb, a lower limb, one side of the trunk, and sometimes one half of the face) can be caused by a problem in the brain or spinal cord.  A pinched nerve can not cause those sorts of problems.  Swelling of half the body is very uncommon.  Such problems should be evaluated by a primary care doctor (family practice or internal medicine) who can help determine if a specialist is needed.

Question 2

i have tingling all over my body that started when i hurt my neck 6 months ago that is worse at night/when sitting. could this be pinched nerves/rsi?

Accepted Answer

See a doctor: Neck injuries usually require minor care.  Occasionally, there can be more serious problems.  It is best if have a proper evaluation by a doctor.  The doctor will likely order an MRI of the neck to see if the injury was more serious.

Question 3

i've been having flashes of numbness and tingling thoughout my head and body parts should i be concerned i have a shoulder and mid back injury could it be from pinched nerves?

Accepted Answer

Should be concerned: Any episodes of recurrent flashes of numbness and tingling warrant concern and require further evaluation.

Question 4

how to get relive from the crawly tingling of a pinched nerve?

Accepted Answer

It sounds like you : Are describing parathesias which is similar to the sensation when your arm or leg " falls asleep" and then you experience this sensation just before it "wakes up."  medication like Neurontin or Lyrica (pregabalin) may help if indicated for use by your physician if that is the correct diagnosis.  Sometimes other medications & treatment are indicated based on the cause of the pinched nerve & other symptoms.

Question 5

i have a tingling, numbness in my left glute underneath the muscle, could it be a pinched nerve?

Accepted Answer

See below: There are many things that can cause pain/numbness in your buttocks.  Pain could be from the hip joint, pelvic joints, or your lower back.  One  of the most common causes of sharp buttock pain is a pinched nerve in the lumbar spine. See your physician for further evaluation

Question 6

pinched nerve and ear tingling burning, what should i do?

Accepted Answer

Get Imaging: When you say, "pinched nerve, " I am assuming you mean in the neck. Ear tingling and burning probably is a separate issue. I would talk to your doctor and consider an MRI of your brain and neck.

Question 7

might a pinched nerve in your neck cause shooting pains when you turn your head and cause tingling?

Accepted Answer

Dr. Roy G. Spurling : When you turn your head to one side & experience tingling and shooting pain  (radiculopathy) in your arm, upper back or shoulder region on the same side your neck was turned to, it may be indicative of  a pinched nerve (foraminal stenosis; nerve root impingement. Modification of this maneuver performed by the doctor is called spurling's maneuver or sign, named after the neurosurgeon who named it.

Question 8

could this be a pinched nerve? i have a tingling sensation on the top of my head, along with pulse sensation. no pain. what could this be?

Accepted Answer

Unlikely: The symptoms you describe are not likely to be related to a pinched nerve. Could anxiety be playing a role?

Question 9

can a pinched nerve in neck area be causing chin tingling?

Accepted Answer

Pinched nerve: A pinched nerve is also called radiculitis and causes radiating nerve root pain. People typically feel shooting or stabbing pain (can be constant or episodic) and follows a nerve root pattern. Pain can shoot to the chin, or face. 

It can be caused by a variety of factors and it's important to rule-out red flags like weakness, bowel/bladder incontinence.  See your doc, it could be a # of things.

Question 10

can a pinched nerve in neck cause tingling in face and head?

Accepted Answer

Yes: A pinched nerve certainly can, most notably in a distribution starting at the base of your skull in the back and wrapping up around your scalp and onto your forehead on one side. Irritation to some nerves in your neck can also lead to lower face and head tingling as well. If it progresses, or if it does not go away in a few weeks, you may need some imaging to make sure there is no entrapment.

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Swelling, tingling an numbness on left side of the body only aware of pinched nerve, however swelling an constant feel of pins an needles are recent.

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I have tingling all over my body that started when i hurt my neck 6 months ago that is worse at night/when sitting. could this be pinched nerves/rsi?

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I've been having flashes of numbness and tingling thoughout my head and body parts should i be concerned i have a shoulder and mid back injury could it be from pinched nerves?

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How to get relive from the crawly tingling of a pinched nerve?

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I have a tingling, numbness in my left glute underneath the muscle, could it be a pinched nerve?

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Pinched nerve and ear tingling burning, what should i do?

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Might a pinched nerve in your neck cause shooting pains when you turn your head and cause tingling?

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Could this be a pinched nerve? i have a tingling sensation on the top of my head, along with pulse sensation. no pain. what could this be?

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Can a pinched nerve in neck area be causing chin tingling?

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Can a pinched nerve in neck cause tingling in face and head?

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