Feel tingling of needles as i'm laying down.
2006-08-12 08:31:01 · 6 answers · asked by Dar C 1 in Health ➔ Diet & Fitness
There are lots of good answers here, as the tingling can come from various causes. It sounds to me like it may be a pinched nerve, as previously suggested, but no one has mentioned chiropractic as a possible treatment.
Chiropractic is founded in the belief that the Central Nervous System (our brain, spinal cord, and nerves) controls EVERY bodily function. When the spinal column is misaligned (what chiropractic calls a subluxation), the vertebrae can pinch/damage the nerves that run out between them, causing pain, numbness/tingling, or any type of general malfunction in that nerve's corresponding body part.
A pinched nerve (from a herniated disk or subluxation) may be the cause of your tingling sensation, and if that is the case then I think a chiropractor might be able to help. Chiropractic works to bring the vertebrae back into their proper place and remove the pressure from the nerves. It is a favorable healthcare option because it is very safe, effective, and doesn't use surgery or drugs that can have potentially unwanted side effects. I can't guarantee that this is a definite "cure," but I used to work in a chiropractic office and saw how it helped many people with sciatica and numbness/tingling in the hands and feet.
If you do decide to see a chiropractor, just ask family and friends for recommendations, visit a few offices, and choose the doctor that you are most comfortable with. No matter what you decide to do, I hope that things work out for you. Good luck!
2006-08-16 14:24:38 · answer #1 · answered by Andrea 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
It certainly could be caused by either of those reasons. If this occurs primarily by lying down and/or prolonged sitting and is relieved when you are up and about, it is very likely a bulging disc in the lumbar spine. Since this is intermittent, go see a physical therapist first (depending on your states laws, you may need to see a physician for a referral first). Times to see a neurosurgeon would be if the symptoms are constant, and/or if they are accompanied by increased pain with coughing/sneezing, lower extremity weakness or loss of bowel/bladder control.
2006-08-12 08:49:09 · answer #2 · answered by mistify 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it could be circulation problems.
there is a remote chance that it may be diabetic neuopathy, if you are over over about 40 years old and have type 2 late onset diabetes.
Thetre are amny other reason s for such symptoms. I'll be watching for further answers.
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2006-08-12 08:39:40 · answer #3 · answered by Dan S 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
These are usually the symptoms ascribed for chillblains. If it is, then protect your feet from cold. Take an Aspirin (not on an empty stomach) and put on warm and dry woolen socks. If you have a cough syrup at home, take 5 ml now.
2006-08-12 08:55:57 · answer #4 · answered by doctor2 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You may have a herniated disc; get an MRI to confirm.
2006-08-12 08:43:39 · answer #5 · answered by whatsgoingoninheah 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
maybe you have a problem in back (lumbar vertebra) better to visit neurosurgeon
2006-08-12 08:38:10 · answer #6 · answered by srs 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋