I get pins and needles and numbness in my feel and legs whenever i'm sitting down for a long period, this has been happening frequently. Never used to be like that,
Any suggestions of why it may do this and how to stop it.
2006-11-04 16:27:31 · 10 answers · asked by pete200_uk 2 in Health ➔ Other - Health
This is a common thing amongst diabetics, so I'd suggest you make an appointment with your doctor and be tested.
2006-11-04 16:32:18 · answer #1 · answered by kath68142 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm guessing you're in your forties, and gravity is taking its toll on your vertebral discs. Or that you have had some sort of trauma to your back sometime in your life. A herniated disc may place pressure on the nerves that lead to your feet and legs thus causing the "pins and needles" sensation. There are many exercises you can do increase muscle strength for better support of your spine.(ask any physical therapist) A combination of this and anti-inflammatory meds., like Advil should help. I would suggest to your primary care doctor that he/she refer you for an M.R. I. to rule out any other more serious condition.
2006-11-05 00:52:14 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It sounds like you have a pinched nerve. If it is bothersome you should see a neurologist. You would have to have ex-rays or CT scans done and then study your options. It may be that you have a pinched nerve due muscles or bones.
2006-11-05 00:31:09 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
This could possibly be from the pressure on your nerves as you are sitting down. It causes them to "go to sleep". You can always go to webmd and browse there.
2006-11-05 00:31:24 · answer #4 · answered by Jaylee 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sounds like pressure on a nerve. See a chiropractor to see whether this is it; if so, the chiropractor can give you fairly quick relief.
2006-11-05 00:36:07 · answer #5 · answered by The First Dragon 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
eats bananas the potassium in you re body needs a bit of a top up.
a varied diet will sort this out . the cramps in the middle of the night now that hurts
2006-11-05 00:31:42 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Are you sitting in a way where you are cutting off circulation? That could cause it
2006-11-05 00:30:46 · answer #7 · answered by Abby 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it may be due to poor circulation in your legs. u should go see your dr. this may be the start of something serious.
2006-11-05 00:31:27 · answer #8 · answered by dolphin763 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hie thee to a physician, pronto. You may be diabetic or pre-diabetic.
2006-11-05 00:32:02 · answer #9 · answered by Beejee 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Did you piss of a witch?
2006-11-05 00:35:22 · answer #10 · answered by chucky 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋