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Persistent Pins and Needles Sensation
Neurological Disorders
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Persistent Pins and Needles Sensation - #35375

Birendra
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I have pins and needles sensation all over my body since 3-4 months. I have to eat claritin every 2-3 days to halt the symptom. I have a healthy lifestyle, i do yoga, i am vegetarian. During doctor check up, my blood was examined where my vitamin D and b12 was less and upon supplement of 2 months its normal now but that pins and needles sensation never stopped. Its there any cure of this?

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Take Brahmi Vati 1-0-1 Massage with Pinda Tail once a day

Repeat B12 if needed Take 15 minutes of morning sunlight

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Even after correcting B12 and D levels, chronic paresthesia (pins and needles) may persist due to: 🔹 Residual Nerve Irritation or Damage - B12 deficiency can cause nerve demyelination, and healing may take several months even after levels normalize. 🔹 Other Nutrient Deficiencies - Low Vitamin B5, E, magnesium, or calcium can also cause paresthesia. 🔹 Subtle Neurological Imbalance 🔹 Histamine Sensitivity

Rx 1.Ashwagandha Churna 1 tsp at bedtime with warm milk 2.Saraswatarishta 15 ml with 15 ml water twice daily after meals 3.Dashmool kwath 15 ml with 15 ml water twice daily after meals

Lifestyle & Diet Tips - Favor: Warm, oily, nourishing foods — ghee, sesame, moong dal, cooked vegetables - Avoid: Raw sprouts, cold milk, fermented foods, excessive nuts (histamine triggers) - Include: Curry leaves, flax seeds, soaked almonds, turmeric - Self-Abhyanga: Warm sesame oil massage daily, especially on limbs and spine - Yoga Focus: Gentle spinal stretches, restorative poses, and Bhramari pranayama

Feel free to clear your doubts.

WARM REGARDS DR.ANJALI SEHRAWAT

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Take Ashwagandha capsule 1-0-1 Brahmi vati 1-0-1 Exposure to early morning sun daily Include dairy products oats soya almond egg spinach broccoli

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Avoid sour, fermented and processed foods. Regular exercise and meditation. Increase intake of raw vegetables and fruits. Tab. Brahmi 2-0-2 Tab. Kaucha 2-0-2 Cap. Stresscom 1-0-1 Follow up after 4weeks.

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Sometimes some foods can be a triggering factor.

You can an elimination Diet to rule out the cause.

Try a low histamine diet for 2-3 weeks and observe any change.

Follow up after that. Take care, Dr. Shaniba

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Dasamoolarishtam 10 ml twice daily just after food for 2 weeks.

When elimination diet is not working you can start this medicine.

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Hello, Along with your supplements please take the following: 1. manibhadra gulam 1 tsp at bed time with warm water for 60 days. 2. Balarishtam+ashwagandharishtam 10ml+10ml—0—10ml+10ml by adding 20ml of boiled cooled water for 45 days.

Take care, Kind regards.

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Take mahayoga Guggulu 1tab bd, Brahmi vati 1tab bd enough

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Start with Trayodashang guggul 1-0-1 after food with water Ekangvir ras 1-0-0 after food with water Apply coconut oil all over the body and then take warm water bath.

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Hi Birendra this is Dr Vinayak as considering your problem…no need to worry…

Rx -T Arogyavardini vati 1-0-1after food T sumanas 1-0-1 after food Punarnavadi kashaya or mandura kadi kashaya 10ml twice after food Follow these medicines definitely notice the changes

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HELLO BIRENDRA,

You’re experiencing “pins and needles” (tingling or prickling sensations) all over your body for a few months This symptoms is medically called “parenthesis”

You mentioned -normal lifestyle and yoga practice -vegetarian diet -vitamin D and B12 were low, corrected but tingling persists -claritin (antihistamine) gives temporary relief

So, your symptoms are not likely due to deficiency anymore- they indicate nerve imbalance or hypersensitivity

In Ayurveda, this problem comes under the category of Vata vyadhi- disorders caused by imbalance or aggravation of vata dosha

WHAT IS VATA? -vata controls movement, sensation , circulation, and nerve impulses in the body -when it becomes dry, cold, unstable, or excessive it cause s-tingling, numbness, stiffness, pain , tremors or weakness

Your symptoms- tingling, pins and needles- show increased and erratic nerve firing, which is a sign of vyana vata vitiation (a subtype of vata governing circulation and sensory flow)

CAUSES -excess fasting or skipping meals -eating cold, dry, raw, or leftover foods -excess physical exertion / over yoga -chronic stres, fear, worry -insufficient rest/late nights -prior vitamin deficiency

TREATMENT GOALS -pacify aggravated vata dosha -rebuild and nourish nerve tissue -improve circulation and sensory function -remove dryness and restore lubrication -calm mind and reduce stress -prevent recurrence by lifestyle correction

RECOMMENDED INVESTIGATIONS

CBC, ESR= check for inflamamtion or anemia HbA1C= rule out diabetic neuropathy Thyroid profile= check for thyroid related nerve issues calcium, magnesium, pottasium= electrolyte balance Nerve conduction study= confirms nerve involvement Vitamin B 12, D3= ensure sustained normal levels

INTERNAL MEDICATIONS

1) DASHMOOLA KASHAYA= 20 ml + equal water twice daily after meals for 3 months =balances vata, reduces nerve inflammation

2) ASHWAGANDHA CHURNA= 1 tsp with warm milk at night for 3 months =strengthens nerves, improves sleep, reduces stress

3) BRAHMI VATI= 1 tab twice daily after meals for 2 months =enhances nerve coordination, calming for mind

4) MAHARANADI KASHAYA = 20 ml twice daily after meals for 3 months =very effective for neuromuscular disorders

5) AMALAKI RASAYAN= 1 tsp daily in morning =rejuvenates and nourishes all tissues

EXTERNAL THERAPIES

1) OIL MASSAGE= with Mahanrayan taila -daily apply gently over entire body, leave for 30 min, then take a warm water bath =lubricates body, calms vata, improves nerve conduction, relieves burning

2) STEAM THERAPY -after massage do gentle steaming =opens channels, improve circulation, removes stiffness

YOGA ASANAS -vrikshasana= improves baalance and grounding -tadasana= stability and posture -vajrasana= improves digestion -balasana= relaxes nervous system -shavasana= deep relaxation

AVOID= overstretching, rapid movement, excessive inversions or vigorous vinyasa

PRANAYAM -helps stabilize vata and calm the nervous system -Anulom vilom= balances energy -Bhramari= calms mind and nerve sensitivty -Nadi sodhana= improves circulation, relieves anxiety -Deep diaphragmatic breathing= enhances oxygen supply

DIET -warm, moist, freshly cooked meals -soups, khichdi, porridge , dal with ghee -milk preferably cow milk, ghee, sesame oil, olive oil -sweet fruits= banana, mango, ripe papaya -spices= turmeric, cumin, coriander, fennel ,ajwain -nuts soaked almonds, walnuts -warm water or herbal teas - ginger, cinnamon, tulsi

AVOID -cold, dry, stable food -eexcess raw vegetables, and salads -caffeine, carbonated drinks, alcohol -processed food, deep fried snack -late night meals and irregular eating habits

HOME REEMEDIES -Golden milk= warm milk + 1/2 tsp turmeric + 1 tsp gheee before bed- reduces nerve irritation and promotes healing -Sesame oil massage= on feet and palms daily before sleep -Soaked almonds= 5-6 almonds soaked overnight, eat in morning for nerve nutrition -Herbal decoction= boil 1 tsp each of ashwagandha , yashtimadhu , shatavri in 2 cups water-> reduce to 1 cup -> drink daily -warm water bath with epsom salt= helps reduce tingling and relaxes muscles

LIFESTYLE CHANGES -regular sleep 10pm-6 am -stay warm, especially hands/feet -gentle yoga or walking -meditation or chanting -regular oil massage

AVOID -late nights -cold exposre -overexeertion -excess screen time -fasting/skipping meals

Your condition is reversible, but it needs time-neves regenerate slowly -With consistent Ayurvedic treatment most patient notice improvement within 6-12 weeks

DO FOLLOW

HOPE THIS MIGHT BE HELPFUL

THANK YOU

DR. MAITRI ACHARYA

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Pins and needles sensation, known as paresthesia, can be annoying and often point towards underlying imbalances. From an Ayurveda perspective, such sensations are often linked to a Vata dosha imbalance, which governs the nervous system and bodily movements. Despite your healthy lifestyle and dietary practices, this condition might need a few specific adjustments.

Consider introducing Mahanarayan oil into your routine. A gentle, warm massage of the body using this oil at least twice a week can help pacify Vata and improve circulation. After massaging, take a warm shower to aid absorption and relaxation. Focus on the limbs, neck, and lower back areas, where nerve endings are dense.

Pay attention to your digestive fire, or agni, as it’s the root of Ayurvedic health. Inadequate digestion can lead to toxin (ama) build-up, exacerbating Vata imbalances. Sip on ginger tea with a pinch of hing (asafoetida) before meals to boost agni. Avoid cold, raw, or aerated foods and drinks that might further disturb Vata.

Dietwise, ensure there’s an adequate inclusion of warm sesame oil or ghee in your diet as they’re wonderful for grounding Vata. Cooked vegetables, whole grains like rice and oats, and legumes can be soothing. Be cautious of foods that are excessively dry, spicy, or bitter which might aggravate Vata.

Sometimes, Vata disturbance can be linked to psychological stress. Continue your yoga practice, perhaps integrating more grounding poses and pranayama like Nadi Shodhana (Alternate Nostril Breathing) to calm the nerves.

If symptoms persist, consultation with an Ayurvedic practitioner in-person is essential for a deeper, personalized approach. Continuous dependency on over-the-counter medications like Claritin isn’t ideal without understanding the root cause. If there is any rapid change in symptoms, a quick medical evaluation is a top priority to rule out any serious conditions.

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Yograj guggulu 1-0-1 Ashwagandha churna 1/2- at night with warm milk Bala churna 1/2 with warm water at morning Dashamoola aristha 15 ml after meals with warm water Do oil massage with warm sesame oil or Bala taila

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Pins and needles sensation, or paresthesia, can be a perplexing condition and seems like you’re on the right path addressing vitamin deficiencies. However, persistent symptoms suggest there might be an imbalance in vata dosha, which governs movement and sensory activity. A disharmony here can lead to erratic neurological sensations like the one you’re experiencing.

Firstly, consider gently warming your diet. Favor cooked, spiced, and grounding foods like warm soups, stews, and root vegetables. Enhancing your meals with spices like ginger, cumin, and fenugreek can support digestive fire (agni), helping balance vata. Limiting raw or cold foods may also help.

Another important aspect is oil application, or abhyanga. Daily self-massage with warm sesame oil can nourish the dhatus (tissues) and stabilize vata. Apply warm oil, especially focusing on your limbs and extremities, leave for 15-20 minutes then bathe in warm water.

Practicing regularity and incorporating calming routines into your lifestyle could further alleviate symptoms. Adequate sleep, meditation, and avoiding overstimulation are paramount.

If your tingling continues or worsens, it’s crucial to consult a health professional again as there could be an underlying serious condition that needs addressing promptly. It’s vital not to rely solely on natural remedies if symptoms persist without clear improvement.

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