Numbness and Tingling

Numbness and tingling are common symptoms that most often occur in your hands, feet, arms, and legs. It may feel like "pins and needles," like an area of your body is "asleep," or heavy and numb.

There are many potential causes of numbness and tingling, most of which are not serious. Call your healthcare provider if:

• The numbness and tingling don't have an obvious cause
• You also have neck, arm, or finger pain
• The numbness and tingling get worse over time
• You have a rash
• You're dizzy 
• You're having muscle spasms

Go to the emergency department if you have any of these symptoms with numbness and tingling:

• Weakness
• Being unable to move
• Confusion
• Losing consciousness
• The numbness or tingling start right after a head, neck, or back injury
• Inability to control the movement of the numb part of your body
• Slurred speech
• Problems walking
• Loss of bladder or bowel control