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Suggest Treatment For Pins And Needles Sensation Along With Weakness In Hand

I have seen my G.P. and been to physiotherapy. Since last october, 2013 my right hand has experienced pins & needles. It has now progressed to my collarbone, I am weak, tired, dizzy, need cane or two (some days) to walk, right foot and leg are also pins & needles. My facial skin feels itchy; I have severe hot flashes (full hystorectomy August, 2010 (I am 54 years). I was smoking marijuana mixed with tobacco for six and a half years but quit altogether this past january, 2014. My doctor has booked a nerve test for July 18 but my symptoms and tiredness are getting worse constantly. I am previously diagnosed with depression/anxiety (2002/2004), take Effexor (3x75mg/day) and literally feel like a 90 year old person. I drop things, can hardly hold my tea mug and dropped things in grocery store today and/or cannot pickup things in grocery store. Last night putting frozen chicken breasts from ziplock bag into roasting pan was difficult and almost dropped them. Not more than six inches to go. My doctor has a terrible reputation and spends the bulk of the year travelling.
Mon, 30 Nov 2015
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Neurologist 's  Response
pins and needle sensations along with weakness in hand might suggest Peripheral neuropathy. If it is asymmetric in onset, it can be mononeuritis multiplex.
I advice you to get Nerve conduction study and EMG study done.
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Suggest Treatment For Pins And Needles Sensation Along With Weakness In Hand

pins and needle sensations along with weakness in hand might suggest Peripheral neuropathy. If it is asymmetric in onset, it can be mononeuritis multiplex. I advice you to get Nerve conduction study and EMG study done.