Question 1

i have a sharp tingling pain in my big toe. when i press on the top of my foot i can trigger the pain, which can feel almost like pins and needles?

Accepted Answer

See PCP: I would suggest seeing your primary care physician to perform laboratory and imaging studies to rule out diabetes or a vitamin deficiency.

Question 2

i have pins and needles feeling in my right foot and can't bend any of my toes.also have sharp pain in right side of foot when doing high impact stuff?

Accepted Answer

Pins and needles: Please see a foot specialist and "slow down" your activities.You should not have to wait more than a day or two before you are seen.
If you are really hurting a lot I suggest you have someone take you to the nearest Emergency facility.
Please let me know how things go.

Question 3

knee locked this morning then it cracked. couldn't weight bare afterwards due to sharp pain nw i keep getting pins and needles in my foot. any advice?

Accepted Answer

Pinched nerve: Can cause pins and needles feeling. Is there a history of injury? Is there swelling? please rest, ice, and elevate ur knee and seek medical attention if u don't see any improvement In a day or two.

Question 4

i'm having leg and feet swelling that is now causing sharp pains in my foot and pins and needles. i am a 54 yr. old male.  6'2" 299 lbs should i go to the er or wait and call my dr. in the morning

Accepted Answer

If : If this process has been rapid in onset, and is progressing to involve  neurologic symptoms, i would advocate a sooner rather than delayed evaluation.

Question 5

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 6

can low blood flow can cause pins and needles in feet.

Accepted Answer

Usually from: a compression on a nerve and not low blood pressure.

Question 7

iv been haveing a burning pain in the back of my head / neck 
also 
pins and needles in feet
acheing ear and swollen tonislis 
had this for about 3 weeks?

Accepted Answer

Need to examine: It is not feasible to provide a meaningful opinion without additional history, physical examination and may be some tests.  What you described could be due tonsillar infection and may require antibiotic treatment. Try gargling with warm salt solution while waiting to see your doctor.  
Wish you good health!

Question 8

what causes pins and needles in your feet?

Accepted Answer

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

what causes my feet to feel like pins and needles i have hydrocephalus?

Accepted Answer

Neuropathy: Pins and needle sensation can be due to a peripheral nerve disorder or neuropathy. Poor circulation, alcohol use or side effect from certain medications,  low vitamin b12, abnormal thyroid, diabetes and immune disorders are among the most common causes. Check with your physician for accurate diagnosis and treatment. This may not be related to hydrocephalus.

Question 10

why do i have a prickly patch on my foot like pins and needles?

Accepted Answer

Neuropathy: Perhaps a compressed or entrapped nerve. It would be interesting if you could relay to us precisely where that patch of skin is.

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I have a sharp tingling pain in my big toe. when i press on the top of my foot i can trigger the pain, which can feel almost like pins and needles?

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I have pins and needles feeling in my right foot and can't bend any of my toes.also have sharp pain in right side of foot when doing high impact stuff?

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Knee locked this morning then it cracked. couldn't weight bare afterwards due to sharp pain nw i keep getting pins and needles in my foot. any advice?

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I'm having leg and feet swelling that is now causing sharp pains in my foot and pins and needles. i am a 54 yr. old male. 6'2" 299 lbs should i go to the er or wait and call my dr. in the morning

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What causes intermittent pins and needles in feet and legs?

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Can low blood flow can cause pins and needles in feet.

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Iv been haveing a burning pain in the back of my head / neck also pins and needles in feet acheing ear and swollen tonislis had this for about 3 weeks?

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What causes pins and needles in your feet?

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What causes my feet to feel like pins and needles i have hydrocephalus?

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Why do i have a prickly patch on my foot like pins and needles?

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