Severe pin and needle sensation
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Just some weeks back and i noticed a pin and needle sensation first at my fleets and hands which doesn't last for so long. This occurs anytime I'm inside the sun or feel pressured. Most times I get this funny sensation while arguing about football not until having sex with my wife becomes a problem. I did numerous test at the hospital and everything came out fine only for high cholesterol and low white blood cell. I used my drugs regularly but it worsen and I feel millions of this pin and Needle per attack. Now it becomes a panic attack which mess up my nerves and I feel like I'm going mad as it burn me so bad. Please advise me on what is best step for me to take. Thanks
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Cause of Pins and Needles
The feeling of pins and needles is known as "paresthesia." Most people associate it with sleeping incorrectly on a nerve. This causes the nerve to stop sending signals so that it "falls asleep" and creates a feeling of numbness. When pressure is taken off of the nerve, the body sends shock waves down the nerve to wake it up. This is what creates a feeling of pins and needles.
But paresthesia doesn't just occur when a nerve has pressure. It may also occur during anxiety, especially during panic attacks. That's because during panic attacks, the body becomes more prone to hyperventilation.
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There are several ways to control anxiety from the pins and needles sensation. Some of the things you can try include:
Breathe Slower – If you control hyperventilation, you control the pins and needles sensation. Try slowing down your breathing and resisting the urge to take a bigger breath than you need. Breathe in slowly for 5 to 7 seconds, hold for a few seconds, then breathe out for 7 or so seconds. Try to avoid over-breathing, and fight your body's temptation to yawn or expand your chest.
Moving – Even though your body is not technically asleep, moving can still be very advantageous. Clenching your fists when your hands tingle or walking around your home when your legs are on pins and needles are helpful ways to get blood flowing in those areas. In some cases, you'll find that they go away quickly because your anxiety was a response to those areas falling asleep. In other cases, you may find that moving makes it easier to control your anxiety.
Light Jogging – Some mild jogging can also help you regain some of the sensation. It's hard for some people to jog during a panic attack, and don't force yourself if you don't think it's possible. But jogging also increases carbon dioxide release and burns away some stress hormones and muscle tension in a way that tends to relax the body.
Distractions – Finally, a lot of hyperventilation occurs because you're thinking about your own breathing. Try to help your breathing become automatic again. Your body knows how much it needs to breathe to be healthy, but is not in control of regulating your breathing when you make it conscious by thinking about it. Distractions can turn your body back on autopilot and help it balance your oxygen and carbon dioxide levels.
These are all simple but effective ways at helping decrease the pins and needles feeling so that you no longer feel the irritating sensation.
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