Numbness: Symptoms

What other symptoms might occur with numbness?

Numbness may also be described as a tingling sensation, and numbness after sitting in one position for a long period of time can lead to a pins-and-needles sensation. Numbness most often occurs in the arms, legs, hands and feet, but can happen anywhere in the body. You may experience additional symptoms along with numbness. Any symptoms you notice occurring with numbness can help your doctor make a diagnosis.

Symptoms that may occur along with numbness

Numbness may occur with other symptoms including:

• Anxiety

• Burning feeling

• Frequent urination

• Increased numbness or tingling while walking

• Itchiness

• Lower back pain

• Muscle spasms

• Neck pain

• Pain in other parts of the body

• Pins-and-needles (prickling) sensation

• Rash

• Sensitivity to touch

Serious symptoms that might indicate a life-threatening condition

In some cases, numbness may occur with other symptoms that might indicate a serious or life-threatening condition that should be immediately evaluated in an emergency setting. Get immediate help if you, or someone you are with, are exhibiting any of these life-threatening symptoms:

• Confusion or loss of consciousness for even a brief moment

• Difficulty breathing

• Difficulty walking

• Dizziness

• Loss of bladder or bowel control

• Loss of vision or changes in vision

• Numbness following a head, neck, or back injury

• Paralysis

• Slurred speech

• Weakness