Join Our Community!
Share
Mental Health > Depression Forum > Tingly feeling on body
Do you know how doctors define clinical depression? Learn more about this brain disorder and types of depression that doctors diagnose here....
Can depression run in families? Can hormones really make you depressed? Yes! Learn more about causes and conditions of clinical depression here....
People with depressive illnesses do not all experience the same symptoms. Do you know the signs and symptoms of depression? Read on to learn more....
User Profile
Q: Tingly feeling on body
asked by: DoctorQuestion on September 14th, 2009
All day long for a while now I have had this feeling. When i first started noticing it, it was a tingly feeling around my mouth and chin. Now it is a tingly feeling that washes over my entire body, every move I make. Even when Im sitting still and only moving my eyes, i still have it. It's the same feeling you get when someone scares or startles you, its similar to that. It only lasts a second or two, but I have them constantly, every move I make. I feel it mostly in my upper body in my head and face and arms. Like I'm constantly startled or something.

My background: I'm 34, I have been taking Chantix for a year (I have had no problems with it) I am smoking again about 4-6 cigarettes a day. I just stopped Chantix today thinking it might be whats causing this. I used to be on prozac for depression but have not taken it in about 2 months cuz I dont feel depressed. I also take prevacid for acid reflux, which Ive been on for about 11 yrs. I live with a b/f who's always irritable.


Did you find this post useful?
|
Replies(1)
User Profile
Dr. Kokil Mathur , MD
replied on October 29th, 2009
Depression Answer A7687
Hi, and thanks for your medical question on eHealth's Ask a Doctor forum.
Your symptoms (tingly feeling that washes over my entire body, every move I make. Even when I’m sitting still and only moving my eyes, I still have it. It's the same feeling you get when someone scares or startles you, it’s similar to that. It only lasts a second or two, but I have them constantly, every move I make.) point more towards a whole body tremor.

It is possible to feel tremors all over the body. Tremors are often associated with drugs, alcohol, smoking, lack of sleep, stress and fatigue. In your case it is possible that smoking is the cause. Chantix can cause sleep related problems that you may not be aware of. It could also be due to having an irritable person around you so that you are always on guard. At home you can try relaxation techniques such as meditation, yoga, deep breathing exercises, listening to music etc. Keep yourself active and engaged through out the day.

The tremors can also be seen in peripheral neuropathies of diabetes, in hyperthyroidism, parasomnia, multiple sclerosis, TIAs or transient ischemic attacks or mini strokes, hypoglycemia, disorders of calcium metabolism, hyperparathyroidism etc.

Consult an internal medicine specialist or your PCP. Discuss these possibilities with your doctor. It is difficult to comment beyond this without examining. A comprehensive investigation is required keeping all the points in mind. Hope this helps. Take care!






DISCLAIMER: "Ask a Doctor" questions are answered by certified physicians and other medical professionals who volunteer their time on eHealth Forum. For more information about experts participating in the "Ask a Doctor" Network, please visit our medical experts page. You may also visit our Depression , for moderated patient to patient support and information.

The information provided on eHealth Forum is designed to improve, not replace, the relationship between a patient and his/her own physician. Personal consultation(s) with a qualified medical professional is the proper means for diagnosing any medical condition.
Did you find this post useful?
|
This question has been answered by the doctor. This topic is now open for public discussion, however no comments below this point will be answered by a doctor.
Quick Reply
Search