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Bee stinging and pins and needles sensation?

About 2 weeks ago I started to have a sensation of bees and needles all over me. It lasted about a week and a half, now a week or less now it's gone, overnight. What was going on?

Male | 59 years old
Complaint duration: 10 days
Medications: none
Conditions: i cant remember

2 Answers

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Hello, Thank you for reaching out. I understand how concerning it can be to experience unusual sensations like stinging or pins and needles throughout the body. Based on the information youve shared sudden onset of symptoms lasting around 10 days, described as bee stings or pins and needles, and complete resolution overnight There are a few potential explanations, including Peripheral nerve irritation or a transient neuropathy, which can sometimes occur due to pressure, inflammation, or even viral illnesses. Vitamin deficiencies like B12 or electrolyte imbalances, though these typically have a more gradual onset. Anxiety or stressrelated symptoms, which can present with physical sensations that mimic neuropathic pain. Reactions to environmental or contact triggers e.g., allergens, new detergents, or insect bites, though this would more likely include a visible rash or other symptoms. Since the symptoms have resolved, thats reassuring. However, if they return or are accompanied by other issues such as weakness, balance problems, or changes in cognition, I strongly recommend seeing your primary care provider or a neurologist for a full evaluation. You may also consider an allergy workup with your PCP to evaluate if you are allergic to bees and would benefit from having emergent anaphylaxis prevention medications for the future, such as an epipen. Did you experience any swelling in your tongue, trouble swallowing, or rash at the site of the sting? Please feel free to provide more details if anything changes or if youd like me to follow up. Wishing you continued health and wellness, Storm B. Dutton, PAC.
COULD BE AN ALLERGIC REACTION, REACTION TO SUPPLEMENTS AND EVEN THE FOOD YOU EAT. IT SOUNDS LIKE NEUROPATHY. CHECK FOR B12, FOLATE LEVELS. IF YOU ARE ON WATER PILLS, IT COULD BE A LOW POTASSIUM LEVEL. MAGNESIUM DEFICIENCY CAN ALSO CAUSE THIS. CHECK WITH YOUR DOCTOR AND TELL HIM TO CHECK YOUR KIDNEY FUNCTION AND ELECTROLYTES IN YOUR BLOOD.
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