I get pins and needles along the edge of my left arm - elbow to little finger tip. Any Ideas on cause?

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This is the main (most frequent) area that I get this deadness - but it also sometimes effects either or both legs and seems to be tied in to a loss of hair to the outside of my thighs. I'm sure there must be a medical name for this but haven't found it yet... Any pointers would be welcome.

Answer 1

i would go to your gp who will run blood tests. My brother has been suffering from this and has been told it could be diabetes, arthritis or sciatica in your back or trapped nerves.... the list goes on.
I lost the feeling in 3 of my fingers when i was pregnant and it took months for the feeling to come back, baby was lay on a nerve.
But get it checked, its probably nothing but if it is diabetes or something similar it will need treating! good luck

Answer 2

Sounds like a little touch of radial nerve compression. Most of us have bonked our funnybone and felt that intense fiery tingling burn sensation. Where the never ;passes through the point of the elbow. There's a spot where the nerve is a little less well protected, and a hit there is anthing BUT funny. Mainly this kind of symptom might be expected after some sort of injury, or compression of the nerve as it passes through a narrow channel between bone. Particular kinds of repetitive movement involving the elbow can aggravate the problem if you happen to have that t endency. It will come and go, but if the problem becomes really severe, or long lasting, a talk with an orthopaedic specialist to discuss possible treatment might be a good idea.

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I get pins and needles along the edge of my left arm - elbow to little finger tip. Any Ideas on cause?
This is the main (most frequent) area that I get this deadness - but it also sometimes effects either or both legs and seems to be tied in to a loss of hair to the outside of my thighs. I'm sure there must be a medical name for this but haven't found it yet... Any pointers would be welcome.

Answer 4

The ulnar nerve in your elbow (the "funny bone" nerve) could be getting pinched and allowing your fingers and arm to go numb. If it is not that simple, could you have some nerve damage in your back? Have you had any accidents that could be attributed to this?

The loss of hair on your thighs - is it where your pants pockets are? Many men lose the hair here due to the constant friction of putting things in and out of the pockets.
You may want to see a neurologist if you keep having numbness.
Good luck

Answer 5

If you take alcohol than 100% if not than I am 90% sure you are having deficiency of Vit B1, B 6, B12. What you should do take these vitamin by parenteral root. Here in India the name of indictable supplement is Neurobian, you can search. You will have to take 7 shots in all with two days gap in between.

Answer 6

Do you prop yourself on your elbows frequently, or rest them on a desk a lot, with pressure on the elbow? If so, you need to stop! This can cause permanent nerve damage!
You should see a doctor about this. It could be many things, including a blockage in your blood vessles.

Answer 7

It sound like a trap nerve but have it checked out by your gp because my son and the similar symptoms and it turned out to be Carpol Tunnel Syndrome and required a small operation to relieve it. Hope this helps. Good Luck.

Answer 8

Ask your doctor about an exercise routine. Regular exercise, such as walking three times a week, may reduce neuropathy pain, improve your muscle strength and help control blood sugar levels. Gentle routines such as yoga and tai chi might also help.

Answer 9

It seems you are describing ... peripheral neuropathy .... which means disease in the nerves of your limbs.

It is most commonly associated with Diabetes Mellitus.

Try to see a doctor about it to prevent mores serious complications.

Best wishes

Answer 10

Sounds like either carpal tunnel syndrome or fibromyalgia. Only a doctor can diagnose you.