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Q: Pin and needles in legs and feet

asked by: klaurie on April 24th, 2009

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For the past month now I have being getting pins and needles in my legs and feet. My doctor has me on anxiety medication and I don't think that is is working. I have had a few panic attacks during this time as well. I am under alot of stress right now and I am wondering if this feeling is from stress or if it could be something else I should worry about.

If anyone can help that would be great.

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mm-82

replied on April 30th, 2009

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I had the same thing happen to me. It sounds like it's from anxiety. I had pins/needles and a cold feeling between my toes when I'd stretch them out.

The more you concentrate on these 'sensations', the longer they will last. Do your best to put them out of ur mind and move on with your day.

klaurie

replied on April 30th, 2009

New User

Thanks. I know that when I was off on stress leave, by the end of the week I didn't have any of the sensations. Now that I am back to work and under stress again they have returned. I will try not to think about them any more and see if that helps. The doctor said that she though if was anxeity too. I just thought I would see if anyone else had this before.

mm-82

replied on April 30th, 2009

New User

Once I told myself it was anxiety and would dismiss the thought of something being "wrong" with me, the sensations went away and I totally forgot about them.

I was getting them for about a month straight and as soon as I ignored them they went away Smile

Do you do yoga or relaxation/visualization? I found they really helped me out.

klaurie

replied on May 1st, 2009

New User

No yoga for me. I have busy of a schedule to go to any classes. I might get some of the DVD's to do at home though if they will help.

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