— -- Question: I sometimes have a tingling sensation in my arms and/or legs when trying to fall asleep. Is this a sign of a sleep disorder? Answer: This may be a sign of restless leg syndrome.

Leg numbness is usually not harmful, but it may be a sign of an underlying cause, such as a pinched nerve, herniated disc, or chronic condition like diabetes or lupus. Numbness or tingling in the ...

Persistent tingling, burning, or numbness in your feet or hands could signal peripheral neuropathy, a nerve condition often linked to diabetes and aging that can impact daily life and mobility.

Diabetes Uk says: "You may feel tingling, burning, discomfort or shooting pains in your legs. These sensations can be worse at night. Some people may also have muscle cramps in their legs. Cramps are ...

If peripheral neuropathy is the cause of your tingling, you might also have: Intense leg pain; Muscle weakness; Weak reflexes­ (often at the ankle) ...

Share on Pinterest Intermittent leg pain may worsen with pressure and may accompany a numb, tingling sensation. Sharp, shooting pain can occur anywhere in one or both legs, and it may move up or ...

Her symptoms had only gotten worse, from weakness to falls to feeling electric shocks in both legs. After a battery of tests, doctors discovered a parasitic worm hiding out in her spine.

A Frenchwoman whose symptoms started out as “electric shocks” in her legs got an even bigger shock when she found out that she had a tapeworm in her spine.