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Pins and needle like feelings in fingers and some parts of my body. what could this be? please help me, i'm scared.

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Dr. John Chiu answered

Hyperventilation?: If you are under a lot of stress, you may hyperventilate and ending up with this sensation (plus feeling short of breath) . However if this is not the case, you will need to see a doctor.

Answered 9/28/2014

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