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What causes the pins and needles feeling?
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Spine nerve irritate: Spinal nerve root irritation always causes muscle spasms. If the pain is primarily due to nerve damage, there are symptoms of pins and needles, numbness, burning, shooting and sharp pains. If the pain is due to nerve irritation with predominant muscle spasm, the pain is usually aching, cramping, dull, and the muscles are stiff and tight.You will need to be evaluated by your family doctor and a.
Answered 9/7/2019
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Nerves: The sensation of pins and needles occurs when a nerve is irritated. Your primary care doctor , physiatrist, or neurologist can help determine which nerve is irritated a d where/why the irritation is occurring based on your history and exam. Occasionally a nerve conduction study is done when a diagnosis cannot be found.
Answered 6/2/2019
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