Read our cookies policy to find out more about our cookies and how we use them. Pins and needles. Pins and needles feels like pricking, tingling or numbness on the skin. You often get pins and needles in your: arms hands legs feet It usually stops when the weight is taken off the body part and your blood supply returns to the nerves. Symptoms of pins and needles Symptoms of pins and needles include: pricking tingling numbness on the skin.
Non-urgent advice: Talk to your GP if:. Possible causes of pins and needles Pins and needles can be a symptom of certain conditions. These include: Raynaund's disease hyperventilation sciatica multiple sclerosis But just because you have pins and needles, does not mean you have a serious condition. Long-lasting pins and needles may also be caused by: treatments — such as chemotherapy some medicines — such as HIV medication, medication to prevent seizures, or some antibiotics toxic substances — such as lead or radiation poor diet nerve damage — after an injury or illness drinking too much alcohol Treatment of pins and needles If you have temporary pins and needles, you can ease the symptoms by simply taking the pressure off the affected area.
Related conditions Raynaud's disease Pins and needles in fingers or toes that change colour from white to red is a symptom of Raynaud's disease. This could help sensations in your arms subside. The following approaches may help prevent pins and needles sensations from happening before they start:.
A massage can lessen muscle tension and encourage better blood flow. Some people report improvement in paresthesia symptoms after receiving a massage. Deep breathing exercises, which are performed during yoga or meditation sessions, can help you relax and focus less on painful sensations. Improving your flexibility might also prevent your limbs from falling asleep in certain positions. Heat can sometimes boost sensations and worsen pain.
Try to avoid taking very hot showers or baths. If you go out in hot weather, consider wearing a hat or cooling vest. If you experience numbness or tingling in your foot, it could be caused by poorly-fitted shoes. Stuffing your foot into a narrow or small shoe can affect circulation and nerve flow. Make sure you have enough room to wiggle your toes, and pick a shoe that supports your arches, especially if you stand or walk a lot.
Pressure stockings or gloves could trick your brain into interpreting the sensation as pressure rather than pain. Most drugstores sell these accessories.
Lack of sleep can enhance pain perception. Be sure to get enough rest each night. Chronic paresthesia could be triggered by nerve, spinal cord, or brain damage.
It can also be caused by the following conditions:. Additionally, some medications, a poor diet, or exposure to toxic substances can trigger paresthesia.
Pins and needles sensations are common and usually nothing to stress about. Simply changing your position or moving around can relieve temporary paresthesia. The nidirect privacy notice applies to any information you send on this feedback form. Comments or queries about angling can be emailed to anglingcorrespondence daera-ni.
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