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I've been feeling tingling and sharp pains around my face, head and hands. it feels like the tingling of a foot that as they say, "has fallen asleep"?

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Dr. David Hicks answered

Stress/anxiety: Theconditon you are experiencing could be hyperventilation or something more needing evaluation try breathing in and out of a paper bag for approximately 15 seconds and see if the symptoms subsie consider seeing a physicain to evaluate the cause of these symptoms.

Answered 9/28/2016

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A member asked:

I've been feeling tingling and sharp pains around my face, head and hands. it feels like the tingling of a foot that as they say, "has fallen asleep"?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. David Hicks answered

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