pins and needles?

Question

When we say we have "Pins and Needles".How do we all know we are talking about the same feeling.

xxangelx You cannot be serious.
Have you never had pins and needles

Answer 1

Traditionally,"Pins and needles" (paraesthesia) is a sensation of uncomfortable tingling or prickling, usually felt in the hands or feet. The affected area is sometimes said to have 'fallen asleep'. A common cause is leaning or lying awkwardly on a limb, which either presses against the nerves or reduces the blood supply to the local area. Changing position quickly restores normal feeling.

Any numbness is soon replaced by the tingling and prickling sensation, as the nerves start sending messages again to the brain and spinal cord. In some cases, "pins and needles" are caused by nerve damage or certain disorders of the central nervous system. Always see your doctor if you experience frequent or persistent bouts of "pins and needles"

A second meaning would be acupuncture wherein needles are used to alleviate pain.

In everyday language however, the normally accepted expression is said to refer to short sharp stabbing pains. The actual sensation perceived of "pins and needles",is like you're actually being poked by pins and needles, in random places where the pain is situated.

Normal numby "pins and needles", but burning hot sometimes, and sometimes like larger stuff is stabbing. such as on knitting needle or hat pins. .

Answer 2

Pins and needles is a sensation in your legs usually due to a lack of proper feeling caused by the compression of nerves giving you this uncomfortable feeling which usually lasts a short time.

Answer 3

Only the people in the matrix know the feeling

Answer 4

i dont know what your going on about

Answer 5

good point