Pins & Needles

[BeautifulSilence]

So, until the last... I guess week or two, I'd only get pins & needles [what I wwould call] at reasonable times. E.g I fell asleep on my hand and woke up with 'em etc.

Now. I getthem at really random times - way too often. I'm talking at least three different areas six or so times a day..

Like, I was at school just walking to my next class and I got them all up my leg! And I've actually just got them now, in my hands, sitting down, typing...

This can't be normal.. What am I doing wrong? Tbh, I don't know why it occurs. I'm guessing loss or restriction of blood supply? So.. Yeah, I don't know if it's actually aright that I've been getting them this randomly...

Help me medically aware people!

And thanks :D

[Stevo 69]

I thought pins and needles were caused when you have been resting or leaning on a certain part of the body ,like your hand or your legs when crossed, then you move it and it goes numb. But I don't see why it happens multiple times during the day with no reason.

If you get pins & needles when typing on a keyboard this should be nothing to worry about, however if it continues and hurts you could have RSI (Repetitive Strain Injury) in which case you will need to go to docs, but it should be fine as long as you are not at your PC all the time.

[BeautifulSilence]

I thought pins and needles were caused when you have been resting or leaning on a certain part of the body ,like your hand or your legs when crossed, then you move it and it goes numb.

Well, yeah. That used to be the case, but now it's like for no reason... I've actually got them in my back at the moment and I'm sat down, not leaning back?

if it continues and hurts you could have RSI (Repetitive Strain Injury) in which case you will need to go to docs

Erm. What's that? How's it caused etc..?

it should be fine as long as you are not at your PC all the time.

Well, I'm trying to keep it to a minimum, but it's not just because I'm on the laptop. It is COMPLETELY random and sudden for like NO reason. That's why I'm concerned :what:

[Donkey]

Umm.. many things could be causing this {like a trapped nerve in the neck}

You should just pop along to a GP and hopefully he'll be able to explain to you what's actually happening, should this continue..

[Requin]

Pins and needles is normal. But it's strange that you seem to be getting it more...and when your moving????

Definatley see your doc. I'm sure they'll come up with a decent reason why. And it'll give them a nice test to see if they can remember what they learned at medical college and uni. :-)

[INFERNO]

Restriction of blood supply I wouldn't go with. What are the locations on the body when they occur? My guess is it's neurological and depending on the areas of the body, it can help narrow down what may be causing it. However, also very important, how's your mood and stress when this is happening? As boring as this name is, Pain Disorder occurs when a person has chronic pain in multiple places on the body usually caused by stress. The amount of time it lasts varies from a day, week, month, year, but is more common in women regardless of age. Usually, it's triggered by some previous injury or pain and the pain then continues manifesting itself and spreading. It could also be psychalgia, which is once again, physical pain from certain emotions, behaviors, and stressors.

Then again, it could be something purely physiological and not psychological. The only issue is that it started so randomly and hasn't been occuring for a while (i.e. months or years or lifetime).

If the pain worsens or if the pain becomes unbearable even when not stressed, then you definately should head over to a doctor because it likely isn't Pain Disorder.

After a bit of thinking, it could be a result of referred pain, where the pain feels like it's in one or more areas but the cause is somewhere completely different. For example, for heart attacks, pain is in the arm not so much in the heart.

Also, any fatigue or weakness with or without these pins & needles?

[BeautifulSilence]

Well, it's more or less all over, just at seperate times. (Right now, it'sme right foot..)

It's not so easy to go to the doctors. Under 16s need to be attended by parents [or at least, with my centre, we do]... And my mother refuses to believe there's ever anything wrong with me.

My guess is that it's stress. I'm always stressed. I guess I could just wait it out until after like exams and stuff / until I turn 16 (more or less the same time). It doesn't exactly hurt. More of an annoyance, really. So, unless it does getpainful, it shouldn't really cause too much damage to hold out, right?

Also, any fatigue or weakness with or without these pins & needles?

Pfft. I'm always tired. I think it's down to possible insomnia - I haven't had an undisturbed seven or more consecutive hours sleep for well over four and a half years, at least. I've just never bothered to see anyone about it (mostly due to my mother). I more or less manage to get through life.

[INFERNO]

Well, it's more or less all over, just at seperate times. (Right now, it'sme right foot..)

It's not so easy to go to the doctors. Under 16s need to be attended by parents [or at least, with my centre, we do]... And my mother refuses to believe there's ever anything wrong with me.

My guess is that it's stress. I'm always stressed. I guess I could just wait it out until after like exams and stuff / until I turn 16 (more or less the same time). It doesn't exactly hurt. More of an annoyance, really. So, unless it does getpainful, it shouldn't really cause too much damage to hold out, right?

Also, any fatigue or weakness with or without these pins & needles?

Pfft. I'm always tired. I think it's down to possible insomnia - I haven't had an undisturbed seven or more consecutive hours sleep for well over four and a half years, at least. I've just never bothered to see anyone about it (mostly due to my mother). I more or less manage to get through life.

If you're always stressed then there could be a call for an anxiety disorder, or possible something neurological/neuropsychological.

If it decreases with decreased stress then it still can be a problem as it is still bothering you. But going to get checked out is your call. If regardless of stress, food intake or amount of sleep, the pain intensifies, then you go to the doctor. Or, if you lose your coordination and balance far too much than you ever have before or suddenly get completely confused about everything, then that's also a call to see a doctor.

[BeautifulSilence]

Okay.

Thanks!

[byee]

Hi laura!

'Pins and needles' usually indicates some type of compression, which pinches a nerve, causing the sensation. However, when you unrestrict *whatever*, it usually goes away pretty fast. If it lingers, or seems to occur for no clear reason (like leaning/pressing/etc.), then it could be some kind of spinal thing, remembering that the nerves travel into and out of the spine, and often they get pinched. Did you sleep funny or take a hit/bruise somewhere?

You might want to be careful how you position yourself, you might be leaning in a way that you're not aware of, yet is pressing in a funny way. be aware of how you're sitting (straight! With lots of cushioning on the tush and back), and watch how you hold your hands when you type, you shouldn't be leaning your hand on anything or holding your wrist limply.

I always like the idea of warm baths and maybe an OTC antiinflamatory (like Aleve) and see what happens. This doesn't sound like a stress reaction, what you're describing sounds more neurological or muscular, psychological stress tends not to be expressed this way, eventhough you might want to address that anyway.

If it continues, or worsens, then tell your mom, as well as the school nurse, who can intervene with your mom on your behalf.