HELP ADVICE NEEDED

handsy
handsy Member Posts: 209
edited 18. May 2009, 11:25 in Living with Arthritis archive
hi my name is john iam 44 and have recently been diagnosed with RA just recently i have began to get pins and needles in both my hands and my left thigh. ive pricked the skin with a needle and have no feelings can anyone help to explain what this is thanks

by the way great site come very often in times of pain to read the forum keep it up

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  • elnafinn
    elnafinn Member Posts: 7,412
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Hi John

    I am sorry to hear that you are having pins and needles symptoms. I am a little bemused because you say that if you prick the skin with a needle you have no feeling - does this not mean that you have a numb sensation.

    This numbness/pins and needles may well be coming from your spine - have you been diagnosed with RA of the spine? I really would suggest that you get to see your gp/rheumy/specialist soon and relay to them what you have said on the forum. If you have numbness I feel you should not delay in getting advice quickly.

    Best wishes
    Elna
    The happiest people don't have the best of everything. They just make the best of everything.

    If you can lay down at night knowing in your heart that you made someone's day just a little bit better, you know you had a good day.
  • handsy
    handsy Member Posts: 209
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    thank for that yes its numbness had it for quite awhile now as you will know getting to see your gp is a task in its self i am also listless have no get up and go my wife is ok but she is getting fed up of my moaning. it is really getting me down
  • elnafinn
    elnafinn Member Posts: 7,412
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Hi again John,

    Thank you for your pm message too. I really think you should call your surgery and don't let them fob you off with, "we have no appointment" etc. You tell the receptionist that you are getting numbness in your limbs and I doubt, she will turn you away, without an appointment. If she does, then phone PALS and get them on the case for you.

    Unfortunately sometimes we have to fight for our rights and you have a right to see someone in the medical profession very soon regarding your back which is causing numbness and pins and needles. I am sure you do feel listless and have no get up and go. so would I if I were you and I would also be worried.

    I am sorry that your wife is getting fed up of you going on but perhaps she could help you to get an appointment. You cannot carry on like this, without getting some guidance as to what is exactly going on with you.

    I know is it easy for me to say to you what you should do, but I feel quite worried about you.

    Best wishes,
    Elna
    The happiest people don't have the best of everything. They just make the best of everything.

    If you can lay down at night knowing in your heart that you made someone's day just a little bit better, you know you had a good day.
  • lindalegs
    lindalegs Member Posts: 5,398
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Hi John,

    I just want to reiterate what Elna's said, you need to be seen by your GP or Rheumatologist asap - sometimes we have to be a nuisance in order to be heard.

    Hope you get sorted very soon.

    Luv Legs :)
    Love, Legs x
    'Make a life out of what you have, not what you're missing'
  • handsy
    handsy Member Posts: 209
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    thanks to elna and linda goton to my rhematologist getting an asap appointment thanks once again
    its abig help knowing someone is there cheers
  • elnafinn
    elnafinn Member Posts: 7,412
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Good news, John, I was worried about you after reading your message. I hope you feel a little happier now too. Please do not let them forget about getting that asap appointment for you. :)

    Please let us know how you get on. Remember to stay strong during your appointment and tell him how it is for you. Don't take any nonsense from him will you :roll: :lol::lol:

    Cheers!
    Elna
    The happiest people don't have the best of everything. They just make the best of everything.

    If you can lay down at night knowing in your heart that you made someone's day just a little bit better, you know you had a good day.
  • frogmorton
    frogmorton Member Posts: 30,086
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Hi John
    Just saw your thread and am glad you are getting some help. Good luck with that
    Toni x

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