Can pins and needles be dangerous
- pins and needles in legs when sitting
- pins and needles in legs when sitting on toilet
- pins and needles in legs when sitting cross legged
- pins and needles in legs when sitting on floor
Pins and needles in legs when lying down...
What can pins and needles be a sign of
Pins and needles
Everyone can get pins and needles but see a GP if you keep getting it or it lasts a long time.
What is pins and needles?
Pins and needles feels like a pricking, tingling or numbness sensation.
It happens when the blood supply to the nerves is cut off.
This is usually when you sit or sleep on part of your body. It only lasts a few minutes.
You often get pins and needles in your:
It usually stops when the weight is taken off the body part and your blood supply returns to the nerves.
Non-urgent advice: See a GP if:
- you constantly have pins and needles
- it keeps coming back
Any treatment you might need for pins and needles will depend on the cause.
Possible causes of pins and needles
There are some possible medical causes of pins and needles.
If you have other symptoms this might help to find the cause.
But do not self-diagnose – see a GP if you're worried.
| Symptoms | Possible conditions |
|---|---|
Pins and needles, pain or numbness in hands and feet | Diabetes |
Pins and needles in fingers or toes that change colour | Raynaud's |