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Side effects of drugs

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NanKate Sun 02-Oct-16 19:25:18

Since having been on steroids I have noticed that I have pins and needles in one of my arms. During the day it fades away and only my thumb feels a cross between pins and needles and numbness.

I can remember someone on chemo saying they had the same problem.

When I eventually get an appointment with my doctor I will discuss it, however in the meantime has anyone else experienced this feeling ?

NanKate Sun 02-Oct-16 21:12:02

Just seen there is already a thread on pins and needles under the Osteo Arthritis heading.

M0nica Mon 03-Oct-16 15:18:36

Could be carpal tunnel syndrome. I have had this, off and on for about 30 years. The tips of my thumb and first two fingers now have a permanent feeling of pins and needles.

NanKate Mon 03-Oct-16 15:49:00

Thanks M0nica 30 years of pins and needles, you poor thing. Yes it is on the tip of my thumb. I will discuss it with the Doc.