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Suggest Treatment For Pins And Needles On Face And Leg

Hi I have been suffering from the pins and needles feeling in my face since Saturday the 31st of August it was very bad that Saturday night and my temperature was boling hot yet I was shivering it then clalmed down the next morning, after that it has just been mild in my face I will forget about it and it will go away but when I think about it it comes back and now I am experienceing pins and needles in my foot and legs wich will not go away please help!!!
Mon, 24 Nov 2014
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Orthopaedic Surgeon, Joint Replacement 's  Response
Hello,
Thanks for your query.

The abnormal sensations that you have such as pins and needles are termed peripheral neuropathy. Peripheral Neuropathy is a condition caused by damage to the peripheral nervous system [most commonly seen in diabetic patients]. Another possibility could be nerve compression in spine due to disc bulge.
Change your diet and remove inflammatory foods such as citrus fruits, dairy products and wheat that may aggravate the condition. Simultaneously increase your intake of potassium and calcium-rich foods such as bananas and avocados and green leafy vegetables
Vitamin B12 is important in the maintenance of health and normal functioning of the nerve tissue and deficiency of it can lead to numbness. You can increase B12 level by taking meat and fish, or you can take tab methylcobalamine .

Some useful suggestion,
Remedies such as breathing exercises and meditation may also help reduce stress-related symptoms such as numbness and tingling
Stop smoking and drinking alcohol[if you take] as this can exacerbate nerve damage.
Protect yourself from the cold and extreme weather conditions.

I do hope that you have found something helpful and I will be glad to answer any further query.
Take care
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Suggest Treatment For Pins And Needles On Face And Leg

Hello, Thanks for your query. The abnormal sensations that you have such as pins and needles are termed peripheral neuropathy. Peripheral Neuropathy is a condition caused by damage to the peripheral nervous system [most commonly seen in diabetic patients]. Another possibility could be nerve compression in spine due to disc bulge. Change your diet and remove inflammatory foods such as citrus fruits, dairy products and wheat that may aggravate the condition. Simultaneously increase your intake of potassium and calcium-rich foods such as bananas and avocados and green leafy vegetables Vitamin B12 is important in the maintenance of health and normal functioning of the nerve tissue and deficiency of it can lead to numbness. You can increase B12 level by taking meat and fish, or you can take tab methylcobalamine . Some useful suggestion, Remedies such as breathing exercises and meditation may also help reduce stress-related symptoms such as numbness and tingling Stop smoking and drinking alcohol[if you take] as this can exacerbate nerve damage. Protect yourself from the cold and extreme weather conditions. I do hope that you have found something helpful and I will be glad to answer any further query. Take care