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A member asked:
I've been getting pins and needles and numbness. could this be ms symptoms?
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NOT NECESSARILY: Your symptoms are nonspecific and could be associated with many different causes, including peripheral nerve, neck or back spondylosis, medication reactions, and even complex migraine events. Although ms can indeed present with similar issues, this is too generic to pin down with these symptoms alone. Might discuss with your primary doc and decide if a further evaluation may be beneficial.
Answered 9/20/2017
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Carpal Tunnel: You may have carpal tunnel syndrome. I recommend an exam with a hand surgeon or neurologist to evaluate and treat. It is a much more common diagnosis than ms.
Answered 12/10/2013
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