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Pins and Needles in the night
I think i have an anxiety disorder as i keep waking up in the middle of the night with my heart pounding. However at the same time pins and needles start to almost cover my whole head making me think it is something much worse. Is this a common symptom? Does anyone else wake up with pins and needles covering their head? I also have uncontrollable muscle twitches in my toes.
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Therapy might not be a bad idea. A therapist can teach you coping skills and ways to deal with your anxiety.
I also agree that you should NEVER research your symptoms on the net. The internet is a great source of information but not for medical diganosis.
As for the twitching it could be a condition known as Benign Fasciculation Syndrome (BFS). It is a benign twitching disorder and it can't hurt you it is just really annoying. Stress and anxiety make it worse and it can happen in pretty much any muscle throughout the body. Sometimes it might only last for a few seconds other times it can last for days. I have it and I was diganosed by a neurologist. I am not a dr and I am not saying that is what it is. Seeing a neurologists might not be a bad idea either.
I hope you start feeling better soon....