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Times during extreme stress, i start to get a prickling sensation all over my body, even pins and needles. why?

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Dr. Silviu Pasniciuc answered

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Panic: Your symptoms are typically seen in panic attacks, among others. Before meds, behavioral therapy should help.

Answered 1/26/2020

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A member asked:

Times during extreme stress, i start to get a prickling sensation all over my body, even pins and needles. why?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Silviu Pasniciuc answered

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