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What Causes Intermittent Tingling Sensation In The Extremities And Headaches?
Question: pins or tingling sensations . feels like some one has touched the area with ice. generally around the head and then now I feel it in the legs, arms but they come and go. I also get headches with my period and I noticed that these few months . what could it be? Sometimes a dull pressure on the side of my head closer to my left ear
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Detailed Answer:
I read your question carefully and I understand your concern.
Regarding the tingling sensations which you describe, judging from the distribution they do not seem to correspond to a brain or spinal cord area. They do not correspond to any particular peripheral nerve either. For that reason it doesn't seem that they are related to any nervous system lesion (fortunately).
That would leave either a metabolic or anxiety as possible causes. Anxiety I would say is by far the most common and the most probable cause of the tingling sensations in your case. However metabolic or hormonal issues should be excluded through some routine blood tests such as electrolyte panel, liver and kidney function thyroid function.
As for the headaches related to the periods it is not uncommon for migraine or other headache disorders to be influenced by menstrual cycle. It is not something to worry about, but if it is regular and is not alleviated by over the counter painkillers such as Ibuprofen then preventive regular medication may be considered.
I remain at your disposal for other questions.
Read below.
Detailed Answer:
I read your question carefully and I understand your concern.
Regarding the tingling sensations which you describe, judging from the distribution they do not seem to correspond to a brain or spinal cord area. They do not correspond to any particular peripheral nerve either. For that reason it doesn't seem that they are related to any nervous system lesion (fortunately).
That would leave either a metabolic or anxiety as possible causes. Anxiety I would say is by far the most common and the most probable cause of the tingling sensations in your case. However metabolic or hormonal issues should be excluded through some routine blood tests such as electrolyte panel, liver and kidney function thyroid function.
As for the headaches related to the periods it is not uncommon for migraine or other headache disorders to be influenced by menstrual cycle. It is not something to worry about, but if it is regular and is not alleviated by over the counter painkillers such as Ibuprofen then preventive regular medication may be considered.
I remain at your disposal for other questions.
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Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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