Pins and needles during exercise?

Posted by martinsmckinney @martinsmckinney, Nov 20, 2019

Does anyone here experience sensations pins and needles when initial sweating occurs during exercise?

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That is an interesting observation, @martinsmckinney, that you get a pins and needles feeling when you initially sweat during exercise.

Wondering if @hotfooted @pfbacon @jimhd @artscaping @jenniferhunter have any experiences with this sensation when exercising?

Do you think that sweat is triggering some kind of response, or the movement, martinsmckinney?

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I have pins and needles all the time and don't sweat much, not to mention the burning pain in my feet and ankles. I don't exercise formally, but the work around the house and grounds provide productive exercise.

Sorry. Not much help.

Jim

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I have read that a lack of sweating is a sign of SFN, I have noticed that seems to be my experience.

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@helennicola

I have read that a lack of sweating is a sign of SFN, I have noticed that seems to be my experience.

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Yes, because small fibers control so many areas throughout the body. In my case, I sweat too much but it's in and out. I have trouble regulating my body temp which began with a B12 deficiency, hence SFPN.

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Thank you all for your responses. I am a cyclist and usually when i ride after about 10 minutes the pins and needles start and they usually last for a good 10-20 minutes. The feeling subsides after that period but during time it is almost enough discomfort to discourage any activity. The same thing happens when I start to sweat in the gym or doing yard work here in Florida. I know it will not feel good. i know it sounds strange but would think most of you are familiar with uncommon symptoms. Just curious if others have the same sensations and what a remedy might be(?).

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@martinsmckinney

Thank you all for your responses. I am a cyclist and usually when i ride after about 10 minutes the pins and needles start and they usually last for a good 10-20 minutes. The feeling subsides after that period but during time it is almost enough discomfort to discourage any activity. The same thing happens when I start to sweat in the gym or doing yard work here in Florida. I know it will not feel good. i know it sounds strange but would think most of you are familiar with uncommon symptoms. Just curious if others have the same sensations and what a remedy might be(?).

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@martinsmckinney I am so glad you mentioned this. I don’t notice if I have started sweating but I get pins and needles many times after a few minutes of exercise. It gets discouraging and I usually slow down until they go away. I think it’s something we just need to put up with

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Thank you @albiet Would like to determine how to avoid this. It may be that more frequent exercise makes it less intense. I would welcome that. Will keep you posted.

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@martinsmckinney

Thank you @albiet Would like to determine how to avoid this. It may be that more frequent exercise makes it less intense. I would welcome that. Will keep you posted.

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@martinsmckinney please lmk what you discover.

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Yes, my husband experiences the same thing. He works out 6-7 times a week. Very active. Right before he breaks a sweat his whole body experiences pins and needles that are very painful. His face and arms and whole body break out in white hives. The pins and needles stop as soon as a sweat breaks. We use the VA medical and they have no idea what is wrong with him. I’m desperate for a solution for him. He’s been on antihistamines which only make him sleepy. I just bought zendocrine from doterra thinking maybe it’s his body trying to rid the toxins it has accumulated... hasn’t worked. We eat clean and have gone vegan since he developed this. He’s had this the last three years. Tried all natural soaps etc... nothing.. We’re at a complete loss and feel hopeless..

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Hello @stevenson, I would like to welcome you to Mayo Clinic Connect along with @albiet, @martinsmckinney, and other members. I ran across an article about paresthesia and hives and was wondering if it might be helpful related to your symptoms.

What Causes Pins and Needles -- https://physioworks.com.au/FAQRetrieve.aspx?ID=30988
Paresthesia Information Page -- https://www.ninds.nih.gov/Disorders/All-Disorders/Paresthesia-Information-Page

5 Causes of Hives You Wouldn't Expect -- https://www.health.com/condition/allergy/hives-causes
Mayo Clinic Q and A: Chronic Hives Come and Go With No Clear Pattern
-- https://newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org/discussion/mayo-clinic-q-and-a-chronic-hives-come-and-go-with-no-clear-pattern/
What to Do When Stress Gives You Hives -- https://www.stress.org/what-to-do-when-stress-gives-you-hives

Do the symptoms go away if you stop exercising for a period of time like a few days or even a week?

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