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What Causes Pins And Needles In Left Arm/leg?
hi there for the past few months i have been gettting pins and needles in my left arm every now and again but now for the past 2 days ihave had it all day long also i have some pins and needles in my left leg, i had malignant melanoma 3 years ago thank you regards anne
Tue, 26 Mar 2019
Hello,
It could be neuropathic pain. As first-line management, you can take analgesics like paracetamol or aceclofenac for pain relief. If symptoms persist better to consult a neurologist and get evaluated.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Take care
Regards,
Dr Shinas Hussain, General & Family Physician
It could be neuropathic pain. As first-line management, you can take analgesics like paracetamol or aceclofenac for pain relief. If symptoms persist better to consult a neurologist and get evaluated.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Take care
Regards,
Dr Shinas Hussain, General & Family Physician
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