Question 1

is pins and needles normal in the mouth?

Accepted Answer

Not normal: Pins and needles indicates nerve branch irritation.  If this is occuring inside the mouth, and especially if symptoms are persistent vs rare/transient, you should be evaluated to ensure that there is not any mass particularly in the saliva glands.

Question 2

why have i started to get pins and needles in my lips & tongue?

Accepted Answer

See a Dr - might be: Allergy to certain food can cause this - so can deficiencies in calcium or other nutrients. So can a imbalanced blood sugar condition and a pinched nerve is another possibility. The Dr will ask ?s and might know immediately - lab work could be needed or other tests. It's good to check it out and get it resolved, right? Best!

Question 3

i've got pins and needles on my tongue and cannot taste anything i don't smoke or drink i'm 32 years old and maybe 14lbs over weight?

Accepted Answer

Glossitis: You have an inflammatory condition of your tongue. It can be anything from a vitamin or iron deficiency to yeast infection to allergy etc. See:  http://www.Nlm.Nih.Gov/medlineplus/ency/article/001053.Htm.

Question 4

i have recently been experiencing  pins and needles on my tongue and tightening of the jaw  what do you think it is?

Accepted Answer

Neuralgia: If tight muscles impinge on a nerve, neurological symptoms may occur.
Pins and needles sounds like this is your problem.
Massage therapy may help.
If it doesn't, see a neurologist.

Question 5

i had pins and needles in my tongue and on my face last week and in my arms what can cause this ?

Accepted Answer

Paresthesia: You are describing an abnormal nerve sensation that could be caused by many things. The sensations may be connected, but difficult to tell from your brief description.  Certainly, a lot more information would be needed to give you a better idea about what is going on. You definitely should get seen by a doctor to evaluate this problem more thoroughly.

Question 6

pins and needles sensation all over for the past two weeks. sudden onset and it doesnt go away. my lips and mouth have also started to go numb. the feeling is only when something touches me.

Accepted Answer

: Consider inflammatory autoimmune peripheral neuropathy but could be due to other mechanisms.  See your doctor and get full evaluation

Question 7

very frequently have a pins and needles feeling in hands, feet and around mouth.  can it be assoc. with  systemic sarcoid?

Accepted Answer

Hyperventilation: Frequently sx of hyperventilation. Sarcoidosis can do many things. Unless severe pulmonary involvement causing rapid respirations.

Question 8

could there be any connection between vagus nerve damage and burning/pins and needles feeling in face (around mouth and nose/lower forehead area) ?

Accepted Answer

Not really: The short answer is "no." the sensory function of the vagus nerve has no relationship to facial or oral structures. The closest that the vagus nerve comes to any function in that region of the body would have to do mainly with the cough reflex. Trigeminal nerve dysfunction more likely causing symptoms you mentioned. I notice that gbs is listed under "conditions."is that currently or in the past?

Question 9

right now i have shortness of breath, pins and needles in my hands and face, lightheadedness, dry mouth, shortness of breath. what are these symptoms?

Accepted Answer

Hyperventilation: this sounds like hyperventilation syndrome which is frequently set off by anxiety or panic attacks. If this persists you should see a physician to discuss further.

Question 10

very sore rt side neck, corner of mouth rt side pins and needles, ballance and mild confusion issues, sleepy, no fever. should i be worried?

Accepted Answer

See your physician: These symptoms are worrisome and may be related to muscle strain, headache (eg migraine), cranial neouropathy, anxiety, meningitis, stroke, etc. See your physician as soon as possible. If the symptoms change or worsen, go to urgent care or the closest ER. http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/003206.htm

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Why have i started to get pins and needles in my lips & tongue?

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I've got pins and needles on my tongue and cannot taste anything i don't smoke or drink i'm 32 years old and maybe 14lbs over weight?

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I have recently been experiencing pins and needles on my tongue and tightening of the jaw what do you think it is?

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I had pins and needles in my tongue and on my face last week and in my arms what can cause this ?

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Pins and needles sensation all over for the past two weeks. sudden onset and it doesnt go away. my lips and mouth have also started to go numb. the feeling is only when something touches me.

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Very frequently have a pins and needles feeling in hands, feet and around mouth. can it be assoc. with systemic sarcoid?

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Could there be any connection between vagus nerve damage and burning/pins and needles feeling in face (around mouth and nose/lower forehead area) ?

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Right now i have shortness of breath, pins and needles in my hands and face, lightheadedness, dry mouth, shortness of breath. what are these symptoms?

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Very sore rt side neck, corner of mouth rt side pins and needles, ballance and mild confusion issues, sleepy, no fever. should i be worried?

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