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Persistent pins and needles (and recently heavy bleeding)

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WomanEmpire · 03/10/2017 18:56

Firstly, I understand no one can diagnose me over the Internet. Secondly, it's going to be a bit of a long one as I don't want to drip feed!
For the last 2 years and a bit years I have suffered with pins and needles. It used to be subtler and accompanied by migraine around the right eye. I was diagnosed with Cluster Headaches and it lasted around 3 months and then disappeared. The pins and needles have never gone and in the last 2 months have got worse.
I have them near enough constantly and the heels of my feet are very uncomfortable, I'm constantly trying to move to relieve the feeling.
I had a coccyx injury in April that I didn't get checked out as i didn't see much point although my coccyx does still hurt (which I know is very normal)
Then 3 weeks ago I had a coil fitted and posted on Mumsnet as I was bleeding a lot. I went to A&E and they were pretty happy that it was just a heavy first period after a coil had been fitted and prescribed me iron and advised to rest.
The bleeding stopped for about 2 days and has started up again, heavy again. I'm leaking through pads a lot. DP just said 'do you think they could be related issues?' And it was honestly the first time it had crossed my mind.
I don't want to look a hypochondriac in the GP, and really don't have time to waste and feel so guilty wasting their time. Has anyone had similar? Should I be getting checked out sooner or just wait for it all to pass and they are unlikely to be related?

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MiniMum97 · 04/10/2017 00:11

You really need to get back to the GP re ongoing pins and needles. It can be a number I things, some very serious. Please go back and be insistent until it is resolved. I have have crawling sensations for a number of years, turned out to be hypothyroidism. Could be B12 deficiency. Could be brain issues, MS. Do you have other symptoms?

MintTeaLady · 04/10/2017 00:20

My pins and needles (and numb toes) turned out to be a B12 deficiency. If you haven't already had this tested, ask for it. Of course the pins and needles could be related to many things, but definitely keep pushing to get a diagnosis.

nancy75 · 04/10/2017 00:28

My pins & needles and numb toes turned out to be transverse myelitis - a not very pleasant condition. You need to see a doctor & get it sorted

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