# Tingling and numbness in extremities

**URL:** <https://discussion.livingwithpsoriaticarthritis.org/t/tingling-and-numbness-in-extremities/3356>\
**Category:** General\
**Created:** [May 18, 2014, 5:42pm UTC](https://discussion.livingwithpsoriaticarthritis.org/t/tingling-and-numbness-in-extremities/3356 "2014-05-18T17:42:20Z")\
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**Author:** ![Marie2](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex019/user_avatar/discussion.livingwithpsoriaticarthritis.org/marie2/32/1308_2.png) [@Marie2](https://discussion.livingwithpsoriaticarthritis.org/u/Marie2)\
**Post date:** [May 18, 2014, 5:42pm UTC](https://discussion.livingwithpsoriaticarthritis.org/t/tingling-and-numbness-in-extremities/3356/1 "2014-05-18T17:42:20Z")

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Fair warning… adult issue.I have a bizarre question here. I asked my rheumy about it but he had no answers. I don’t know if people are hesitant to ask or if I have a unique situation. Does anyone have any idea why my arms from my elbows to my fingertips get that horrible tingling pin pricking sensation you get when a body part as been asleep for a very long time? It only happens when my partner and I are being intimate. It kind of worries me. Thanks in advance for any input.

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**Author:** ![tntlamb](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex019/user_avatar/discussion.livingwithpsoriaticarthritis.org/tntlamb/32/155_2.png) [@tntlamb](https://discussion.livingwithpsoriaticarthritis.org/u/tntlamb)\
**Post date:** [May 18, 2014, 6:05pm UTC](https://discussion.livingwithpsoriaticarthritis.org/t/tingling-and-numbness-in-extremities/3356/2 "2014-05-18T18:05:14Z")

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Uh, maybe try a different position?

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**Author:** ![michael\_in\_vermont](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex019/user_avatar/discussion.livingwithpsoriaticarthritis.org/michael_in_vermont/32/640_2.png) [@michael\_in\_vermont](https://discussion.livingwithpsoriaticarthritis.org/u/michael_in_vermont)\
**Post date:** [May 18, 2014, 6:09pm UTC](https://discussion.livingwithpsoriaticarthritis.org/t/tingling-and-numbness-in-extremities/3356/3 "2014-05-18T18:09:54Z")

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Yes, like Lamb, it sounds like a positioning problem to me too. Something is pressing on the ulnar nerve I bet.

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**Author:** ![tntlamb](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex019/user_avatar/discussion.livingwithpsoriaticarthritis.org/tntlamb/32/155_2.png) [@tntlamb](https://discussion.livingwithpsoriaticarthritis.org/u/tntlamb)\
**Post date:** [May 18, 2014, 6:11pm UTC](https://discussion.livingwithpsoriaticarthritis.org/t/tingling-and-numbness-in-extremities/3356/4 "2014-05-18T18:11:29Z")

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Or its cervical radiculapathy. (neck)

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**Author:** ![michael\_in\_vermont](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex019/user_avatar/discussion.livingwithpsoriaticarthritis.org/michael_in_vermont/32/640_2.png) [@michael\_in\_vermont](https://discussion.livingwithpsoriaticarthritis.org/u/michael_in_vermont)\
**Post date:** [May 18, 2014, 6:12pm UTC](https://discussion.livingwithpsoriaticarthritis.org/t/tingling-and-numbness-in-extremities/3356/5 "2014-05-18T18:12:33Z")

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Yeah but I don't know how to spell that......hehehehe. Hi Lamb!

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**Author:** ![Stoney](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex019/user_avatar/discussion.livingwithpsoriaticarthritis.org/stoney/32/5959_2.png) [@Stoney](https://discussion.livingwithpsoriaticarthritis.org/u/Stoney)\
**Post date:** [May 18, 2014, 8:43pm UTC](https://discussion.livingwithpsoriaticarthritis.org/t/tingling-and-numbness-in-extremities/3356/6 "2014-05-18T20:43:30Z")

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Lack of blood flow to your extremities?

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**Author:** ![nym](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex019/user_avatar/discussion.livingwithpsoriaticarthritis.org/nym/32/65_2.png) [@nym](https://discussion.livingwithpsoriaticarthritis.org/u/nym)\
**Post date:** [May 19, 2014, 12:05am UTC](https://discussion.livingwithpsoriaticarthritis.org/t/tingling-and-numbness-in-extremities/3356/7 "2014-05-19T00:05:23Z")

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I get that - it's definitely positional in my case. Appropriately placed pillows can be a big help, as can changing position.