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Numbness And Pricking Sensation In Leg, With Throbbing Pain In Knee. Cause For Numbness?

Hi I woke up with a dead leg from the thigh down what could of caused this? it was completely numb then I got the pins and needles when feeling started to return and a rush of heat through my leg now i m left with a strange sensation in me knee and its sort of throbbing and slightly larger than the other with a slight pins and needles every now and then!
Sat, 30 Mar 2013
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Hello,
Thanks for you query.
It is quite usual with many people to get pin and needle sensation along with numbness in any part of body. It shows blood supply or nerve supply to that are is compromised little bit. It is usually caused by bad posture or pressure causing compression of vessels and nerves and it may accompany muscle/tendon strain.
It is more common in fatty or lazy people. Beside that, numbness and needle sensation is common in persons having vitamin B12 deficiency which is associated with anemia.
I advise you to exercise regularly and avoid bad postures during sleep. Use comfortable bed and keep changing position during sleep.Take Vitamin B12 supplements and have good diet. It would be better to evaluate you blood by CBC, if it shows any anemia then go for Vitamin B12 levels.
If problem persists, visit your doctor.
Hope it helps.
Take Care!
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Numbness And Pricking Sensation In Leg, With Throbbing Pain In Knee. Cause For Numbness?

Hello, Thanks for you query. It is quite usual with many people to get pin and needle sensation along with numbness in any part of body. It shows blood supply or nerve supply to that are is compromised little bit. It is usually caused by bad posture or pressure causing compression of vessels and nerves and it may accompany muscle/tendon strain. It is more common in fatty or lazy people. Beside that, numbness and needle sensation is common in persons having vitamin B12 deficiency which is associated with anemia. I advise you to exercise regularly and avoid bad postures during sleep. Use comfortable bed and keep changing position during sleep.Take Vitamin B12 supplements and have good diet. It would be better to evaluate you blood by CBC, if it shows any anemia then go for Vitamin B12 levels. If problem persists, visit your doctor. Hope it helps. Take Care!