Question 1

doing p.t for possible thoracic os. but i have pins and needles in my legs and feet as well. neck and spine ok. emg fine. what could nerve fibre show?

Accepted Answer

Neuropathy : The EMG only looks at one particular kind of nerve fibers so others could still be affected.  Your physician should continue evaluating for other reasons for your symptoms.  Certainly tos does not explain the symptoms in your legs.

Question 2

swelling in my fingers, ankles, and legs for the last 8 weeks. i had blood work in august when it began. all normal. on and off pins and needles in my legs and feet. i have swelling on the ankle bone and opposite side as well. is this concerning?

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Swelling legs/ankles: Swelling (edema) at foot, ankle and leg + hand leave an indentation (pit). Edema is consequential to of excess fluid in  tissues. Swelling puts pressure on nerves -tingling. Many things can cause this — Kidney, cardiac condtions, diabetes. arthitis. heart failure or blockage in a leg vein, autoimmune diseases, toxins, alcoholism, and infections, and on. Full exam with doc!

Question 3

for days, ive been having a tingling feeling in my arms and face. head would feel like a balloon. left eye twitches a lot. it feels im being stuck with pins and needles in arms , legs , and feet. it feels like a migraine but with no headache pain.

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Need to examine: It is not feasible to provide a meaningful opinion without taking additional history, physical examination and may be some tests. It would be prudent to see your doctor and discuss if you may be depressed. Counter-intuitive as it may seem, exercise may help. Start with low intensity exercise such as walking and gradually increase the intensity as tolerated.  Wish you good health!

Question 4

i have cervical stenosis . recently i have electric like jolts of pins and needles in arms , hands , legs and feet, when i look down . ?

Accepted Answer

See below: You need to see a doctor and get evaluated and treated. The stenosis may be compressing your spinal cord. Seek medical attention !

Question 5

20 year old, healthy female, cold feet and hands, regular pins and needles in legs, numbness, tingling and sometimes throbbing, skin discolours?

Accepted Answer

Raynaud's?: What you are describing sounds like Raynaud's. Consider a rheumatology consult.

Question 6

what causes intermittent pins and needles in feet and legs?

Accepted Answer

Neuropathy/Vascular: The main causes of pins and needles are the following:  neuropathy (usually from diabetes or alcohol use), impaired blood flow, or metabolic causes such as changes in calcium or magnesium.  Some medications can cause pins and needles-a common medication would be topiramate. A neurologist would be able to help you by doing an exam, ordering blood tests and an EMG test.

Question 7

i have pins and needles in both feet and lower leg. it is always worse after i have done strenuous work. i get a twinge at the top of my spine too.

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Tell your doctor: I assume that this is relatively new? In a 31 year old female who I'll assume is otherwise healthy, this may warrant a full neurologic examination, and you may need an MRI. If you are having any bowel or bladder symptoms, please see a doctor ASAP. Feel free to request a virtual consult, or go see your local doctor. Good luck!

Question 8

while returning home i had pins and needles starting in feet , legs.it became severe at night with crawling bug sensations on my body and with chills.

Accepted Answer

Get evaluated ASAP: May merely be start of viral event, but description could raise concerns regarding peripheral nerve problem which is ascending.  If you have weakness and feel flu-like, this could be a sign of a problem for which you need help.  See your doctor today.

Question 9

when getting out of bed in morning painful pins and needles on btm of feet.  now that pain is starting to travel up the back of both legs.  what is it?

Accepted Answer

See your doctor: This could be a number of things, and your history and physical exam will be key to identify the cause and potential treatment.  Please see your doctor who can order some tests (e.g. electrodiagnostics) that may be helpful in diagnosis and therapeutic options.

Question 10

what can causes pins and needles in left arm, leg and foot?

Accepted Answer

See below: This problem can only be solved by seeing your doctor and being evaluated face-to-face.  After a thorough examination, your doctor should be able to tell you what's wrong and what to do about it.

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Doing p.t for possible thoracic os. but i have pins and needles in my legs and feet as well. neck and spine ok. emg fine. what could nerve fibre show?

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Swelling in my fingers, ankles, and legs for the last 8 weeks. i had blood work in august when it began. all normal. on and off pins and needles in my legs and feet. i have swelling on the ankle bone and opposite side as well. is this concerning?

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For days, ive been having a tingling feeling in my arms and face. head would feel like a balloon. left eye twitches a lot. it feels im being stuck with pins and needles in arms , legs , and feet. it feels like a migraine but with no headache pain.

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I have cervical stenosis . recently i have electric like jolts of pins and needles in arms , hands , legs and feet, when i look down . ?

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20 year old, healthy female, cold feet and hands, regular pins and needles in legs, numbness, tingling and sometimes throbbing, skin discolours?

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What causes intermittent pins and needles in feet and legs?

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I have pins and needles in both feet and lower leg. it is always worse after i have done strenuous work. i get a twinge at the top of my spine too.

A member asked:

While returning home i had pins and needles starting in feet , legs.it became severe at night with crawling bug sensations on my body and with chills.

A member asked:

When getting out of bed in morning painful pins and needles on btm of feet. now that pain is starting to travel up the back of both legs. what is it?

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What can causes pins and needles in left arm, leg and foot?

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