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What Could Cause Pins And Needles Sensation In Foot, Headaches, Numbness In Fingers And Tingling In Tongue?
Hi,
I have been getting pins and needles feeling in my left foot while laying down the last few nights. I had a major headache for 2 days on the left side last week. I also have been waking up with my ring and pinky finger on my left hand totally numb when I'm sleeping off and on. After I wake up, it still feels like it's a little numb and tingly. Now I'm getting these strange feelings on the left side and tip of my tongue. Like I stuck a 9 volt battery to it. Should I be concerned and seek medical attention? Or could I have a pinched nerve somewhere I don't know about?
I have been getting pins and needles feeling in my left foot while laying down the last few nights. I had a major headache for 2 days on the left side last week. I also have been waking up with my ring and pinky finger on my left hand totally numb when I'm sleeping off and on. After I wake up, it still feels like it's a little numb and tingly. Now I'm getting these strange feelings on the left side and tip of my tongue. Like I stuck a 9 volt battery to it. Should I be concerned and seek medical attention? Or could I have a pinched nerve somewhere I don't know about?
Mon, 13 Jan 2014
Hi,
Thank you for posting your query. I have noted your symptoms.
You need to be examined in detail by a neurologist. Possible causes for your symptoms include a pinched nerve in neck, lower back or at wrist level.
An MRI scan of spine and nerve conduction studies would be helpful.
There is no need to worry, as the symptoms are minor and would respond to treatment.
I hope my answer helps. Please get back if you have any follow up queries or if you require any additional information.
Wishing you good health,
Dr Sudhir Kumar MD (Internal Medicine), DM (Neurology)
Senior Consultant Neurologist
Apollo Hospitals, Hyderabad, India
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Thank you for posting your query. I have noted your symptoms.
You need to be examined in detail by a neurologist. Possible causes for your symptoms include a pinched nerve in neck, lower back or at wrist level.
An MRI scan of spine and nerve conduction studies would be helpful.
There is no need to worry, as the symptoms are minor and would respond to treatment.
I hope my answer helps. Please get back if you have any follow up queries or if you require any additional information.
Wishing you good health,
Dr Sudhir Kumar MD (Internal Medicine), DM (Neurology)
Senior Consultant Neurologist
Apollo Hospitals, Hyderabad, India
Click on this link to ask me a DIRECT QUERY: http://bit.ly/Dr-Sudhir-kumar
My BLOG: http://bestneurodoctor.blogspot.in
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