A 31-year-old member asked:

Feeling lots of pain in thigh followed by pins and needles sensation on whole leg down to ankle?

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Dr. Jeffrey Bowmananswered

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Nerve problem: Usually pins and needles are from a nerve problem, suggest consult neurologist.

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