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What Causes Prickling Pain And Tingling Sensation On Left Side Of Hands And Legs?

I had a slip and fall in November 2014.I fell on my left side pretty hard. I did not hit my head. Ever since I have had tingling and prickling pain in my hands/arms/legs when I sleep on my side. I also get the prickling pain when I brush my teeth, use a hair straightener, lift up a jug of water, my nail presses into my palm if I do something with my hands, or lean on something with any part of my body. I ve had a nerve conduction test a MRI and muscular tests. No one can tell me what s wrong with me because all the tests show that I m normal. I m not normal. What is this? Please help me. Will it go away or will I be stuck like this for the rest of my life?
Wed, 1 Jun 2016
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Dear ,

This is Dr. S. Tomar from healthcaremagic.com's medical team and I ll be your medical adviser for this question.

First of all thank you for sharing your concern with us and showing trust on us.
Prickling and tingling sensations are known as paresthesia . Paresthesia can be seen in diverse conditions :
1.whiplash
2.insufficient blood supply because of particular position
3. dehydration
4. poor blood circulation
5.diabetes
6.hypothyroidism
7.hypoparathyroidism
8.lyme disease
9.connective tissue disease
10.vitamin B1,5,12 deficiency
11. fibromyalgia
12.anxiety , panic attack
13.medications
14. immune system disorders
15. alcoholism
16 blood disorder like polycythemia
17 inflammation of the lymphatics
I would suggest you to exercise regularly . Eat a healthy diet. Practice yoga and deep breathing exercise . If you are on any drug then please send me the details .
Paresthesia treatment depends on the cause behind it . I would suggest you to consult your Neurologist for further evaluation for mentioned conditions .


This is my initial response and discussion is open until you have any query or need further clarification.

I wish you good health .

sincerely,

Dr. Shardendu Tomar
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What Causes Prickling Pain And Tingling Sensation On Left Side Of Hands And Legs?

Dear , This is Dr. S. Tomar from healthcaremagic.com s medical team and I ll be your medical adviser for this question. First of all thank you for sharing your concern with us and showing trust on us. Prickling and tingling sensations are known as paresthesia . Paresthesia can be seen in diverse conditions : 1.whiplash 2.insufficient blood supply because of particular position 3. dehydration 4. poor blood circulation 5.diabetes 6.hypothyroidism 7.hypoparathyroidism 8.lyme disease 9.connective tissue disease 10.vitamin B1,5,12 deficiency 11. fibromyalgia 12.anxiety , panic attack 13.medications 14. immune system disorders 15. alcoholism 16 blood disorder like polycythemia 17 inflammation of the lymphatics I would suggest you to exercise regularly . Eat a healthy diet. Practice yoga and deep breathing exercise . If you are on any drug then please send me the details . Paresthesia treatment depends on the cause behind it . I would suggest you to consult your Neurologist for further evaluation for mentioned conditions . This is my initial response and discussion is open until you have any query or need further clarification. I wish you good health . sincerely, Dr. Shardendu Tomar