Pins and needles in hand.

[Chanelle05]

Does anyone else get pins and needles in their hands before and after a panic attack and how long does it take for it to go away?

Thank you

[Hkay1]

Yup, minutes

[Mistymorn]

Yes, I have had my hands and feet go numb at the onset of a panic episode. I lay down in a quiet room and take deep even breaths and try to relax until things come back to normal. Not always possible to do of course.

[Chanelle05 in reply to Mistymorn]

How long does it take for your pins and needles to go away though? Thank you for the response 😊

[Mistymorn]

I think it was about ten minutes or so ...not too long. My doctor at that time pretty much dismissed me and said I had an "overstimulated autonomic nervous system" and I should learn to relax. Big help he was. My current doctor is much more helpful and not quick to give drugs.

[Chanelle05 in reply to Mistymorn]

My pins and needles have lasted two days but it's in and off. I think I may have punched a nerve or have tension due to anxiety. I suffer from back pain so I'm assuming that's the cause as well.

[Neesie_227]

Hi Chanelle05 . Yes! I get this. It is caused from hyperventilation. Once your breathing returns to normal, the pins and needles will go away. I even get it in my lips and I've had it also affect my tongue.

[Stay_strong85]

Yes I do, often. Sometimes it lasts a long time and sometimes it only lasts a few minutes. It just matters how long it takes you to calm down and breathe properly again. I am sorry I know it isn't fun. It makes cry sometimes cause they are so exhausting. You can do this. That's what I say to myself.

[Chanz5 in reply to Stay_strong85]

Thank you for the response