Question 1

what causes pain like pricking by pins and needles in the middle left finger?

Accepted Answer

Carpal tunnel: It is usually because of nerve entrapment syndrome. Can be because of problem at wrist or neck. Sometimes hormone and electrolyte anomaly can cause. Vegans, females with repeated pregnancy and alcohol abusers can have it because of B12 deficiency.

Question 2

i have been experiencing pins and needles in my left pinky and ring finger for some time, have tried loosening muscles and stretches, whats the cause? and how can it be fixed

Accepted Answer

Cubical tunnel: This is likely a cubical tunnel syndrome which is due at compression of the ulnar nerve at the elbow. A nerve conduction test can confirm the diagnosis. See a doctor.

Question 3

what causes pins and needles in my left little finger to spread to my hand?

Accepted Answer

Cubital Tunnel: Cubital tunnel syndrome is a pinched nerve in the elbow that causes numbness and tingling in the ring and little finger. Initial treatment consists of night time bracing. See a hand surgeon for an evaluation.

Question 4

frequent/chronic pins and needles in fingers. what could be the cause of this and how can i treat it?

Accepted Answer

Please see below: If these symptoms are in the hands only it most likely to be a possible carpal tunnel.
If these symptoms are in the feet too, it will be more systemic condition.
In any case being evaluated at the office of your local neurologist and have ncs/emg done will help to establish diagnosis and treat the symptoms based on the nature of the condition.

Question 5

my husband has had a pain and aching in his left arm for about a month now with pins and needles in his fingers. he is 47 years old and is a type 2 di?

Accepted Answer

Family Practice: Your husband needs to be seen. He probably has a neuropathy caused from his diabetes.  But his left arm pain may also be referred pain from his heart. He should have a stress test  and see a cardiologist.

Question 6

hi, i get pins and needles in my left hand and fingers gets numb, i get it frequently, 
is this something to worry about? please help

Accepted Answer

Carpal tunnel: A common cause is carpal tunnel syndrome where a thickened ligament from repetitive hand-wrist movements press on nerves entering fingers and hand. A hand surgeon can evaluate and advise you about treatment options.

Question 7

shoulder pain acromioclavicular joint with pins and needles in ring and little finger.  no injury but pain unbearable ? cause

Accepted Answer

F sounds neurologic: The sales neurologic. Around the acromioclavicular joint there are nerve brachioplexus and also cervical nerves. This corresponds to around C7.  Ask your physician to have you see a neurologist

Question 8

i experience pins and needles in my left arm especially thumb and 1st three fingers during sleep. i have had asdf surgery two years. what can i do?

Accepted Answer

Follow up needed: In light of recent ACDF procedure, you new onset syndrome suggests possible nerve compression again in the cervical spine.  A follow up visit with your surgeon is warranted to figure out causes.

Best of the luck,

Dr. Qian

Question 9

i have had for the last month pins and needles in my left arm wrist fingers and thumb.i recently had a cranioplasty.should i inform my gp or the brain?

Accepted Answer

Both: You should inform your doctors- especially the neurosurgeon as you just had a cranioplasty. However, i would encourage you to inform your gp and see what the gp has to say.

Question 10

what could cause pins and needles / pain in my fingers?

Accepted Answer

Nerve compression: Maybe you have a pinched nerve at wrist or elbow, respectively carpal tunnel syndrome or cubital tunnel syndrome.  An exam with your doctor can assist diagnosis and follow through treatment.

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What causes pain like pricking by pins and needles in the middle left finger

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What causes pain like pricking by pins and needles in the middle left finger?

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I have been experiencing pins and needles in my left pinky and ring finger for some time, have tried loosening muscles and stretches, whats the cause? and how can it be fixed

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What causes pins and needles in my left little finger to spread to my hand?

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Frequent/chronic pins and needles in fingers. what could be the cause of this and how can i treat it?

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My husband has had a pain and aching in his left arm for about a month now with pins and needles in his fingers. he is 47 years old and is a type 2 di?

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Hi, i get pins and needles in my left hand and fingers gets numb, i get it frequently, is this something to worry about? please help

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Shoulder pain acromioclavicular joint with pins and needles in ring and little finger. no injury but pain unbearable ? cause

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I experience pins and needles in my left arm especially thumb and 1st three fingers during sleep. i have had asdf surgery two years. what can i do?

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I have had for the last month pins and needles in my left arm wrist fingers and thumb.i recently had a cranioplasty.should i inform my gp or the brain?

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What could cause pins and needles / pain in my fingers?

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