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Southampton, UK

I feel i get pibs and needles alot even if im just playing on my phone ;( its worse at night, i just feel like i get them.loads also i get burning sensation in my hands sometimes if that normal

December 2, 2015
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Members enthusiastically confirmed that frequent pins and needles sensations are a common fibromyalgia symptom, with many experiencing them in... Read more

Members enthusiastically confirmed that frequent pins and needles sensations are a common fibromyalgia symptom, with many experiencing them in their hands, feet, arms, legs, and even faces, especially at night or when holding certain positions like using a phone or sitting on a bus. Several members described their pain as falling into three categories, nerve pain (prickly, numb, burning sensations), muscle pain (aching, spasms), and skeletal pain (joint stiffness), with some finding temporary relief through position changes, warmth, cortisone shots, or dietary adjustments like going gluten-free. A recurring theme was the recommendation to rule out related conditions like carpal tunnel syndrome, restless leg syndrome, neuropathy, or diabetes with a doctor, while acknowledging the frustrating reality that fibromyalgia causes the brain to misfire and amplify normal pain signals throughout the body.

A MyFibroTeam Member

Icy fire is the best way to describe it, if my feet or hands are outside the doona they get that no matter the temp. I get the pins and needles the same times Chelsea as well my right arm also goes nimb if its above my head.

December 3, 2015
A MyFibroTeam Member

It happens to me too...especially at night...it wakes me up....or if my body is in a certain way it affects my arm and hand....my foot goes numb from time to time too.

December 2, 2015
A MyFibroTeam Member

I also have that symptom. My pain is divided into nerve pain, (prickly feelings in hands, arms and legs,numbness those areas intermittently ) muscle pain, (aching, burning sensations and muscle spasms) and skeletal pain (joints getting so stiff and painful that it is sometimes more than I can do to stand even for a few seconds). I couldn't understand why I would have the nerve pain and skeletal pain when I was diagnosed ,(16 years ago) but as the 2000's went on and more and better research was done, It was found that the brain misfiring and overreacting to pain stimuli was what caused the pain and then I could understand because anywhere that would normally hurt very little was being misunderstood by my brain. I am sorry that you have been diagnosed with fibromylgia. I wouldn't wish this on my worst enemy but teo of my daughters are on the cusp of being diagnosed as well. They have the same kinds of problems that I had when I was their ages. It makes me so sad to see that.

December 2, 2015
A MyFibroTeam Member

I have constant pins and needle and burning in my hands. Sometimes pains into my forearm and bicep. Dr originally thought carpal tunnel then tendinitis. I got a cortisone shot a few months back. Helped for a bit but it didn't last

December 2, 2015
A MyFibroTeam Member

Thanks xx

December 2, 2015

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