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Pregnant, Pins And Needles Sensation From Hips To Feet. Prescribed Paracetamol. Alternative Treatment Options?
Hi i am 5 months pregnant and i am experiencing pins and needles sensation from my hips to feet .. i have asked my midwife about this and she has told me to take paracetamol!!! i wasnt happy with her answer - as these days paracetamol seems to be the best asnwer in medicine. please can someone tell me if i can take something to help ease this pain. thank you
Mon, 8 Apr 2013
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The pins and needles sensations that you are feeling are likely to be related to an electrolyte imbalance or a vitamin B 12 deficiency. Taking adequate supplements will help in reducing the symptoms.
I hope this information has been both informative and helpful for you. You can consult me again directly through my profile URL http://bit.ly/Dr-Rakhi-Tayal
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Dr. RakhiTayal
drrakhitayal@gmail.com
Thanks for writing to us.
The pins and needles sensations that you are feeling are likely to be related to an electrolyte imbalance or a vitamin B 12 deficiency. Taking adequate supplements will help in reducing the symptoms.
I hope this information has been both informative and helpful for you. You can consult me again directly through my profile URL http://bit.ly/Dr-Rakhi-Tayal
Regards,
Dr. RakhiTayal
drrakhitayal@gmail.com
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