So I've noticed that sometimes it feels like there's pins and needles in my hands and throughout my skin...almost like there's bugs crawling in there. Obviously it's not a full-blown hallucination or anything like that...I know it's just a strange feeling.

Thus far, it doesn't seem to correlate to blood glucose...my blood sugar is very consistently right around 100mg/dl (exactly where it is healthy) Additionally, it sometimes happens when I've eaten, and sometimes not...doesn't seem to matter. Time of day doesn't seem to matter. It just comes and goes.

The only thing it seems to be consistently correlated with is byproducts of ketogenesis in my urine. I buy those "keto-sticks" and whenever I feel the "pin-prick" feeling, I also notice those sticks turn dark purple quickly. I know that means my body is in a ketogenic state, and that's not inherently bad...it's burning fat for fuel.

But I have this lingering feeling that it might be a sign of something wrong....Does anyone else ever get the "skin bugs" and what did you do about it?

I have not had that but it peaked my interest so I was doing a search and someone said it can occur when the body is releasing the toxins through the skin. Honestly, I have no idea if that is true or not so I know I am not much of a help. Sorry.

Have you ever been diagnosed with Raynaud's disease or bad circulation? I have Raynaud's Syndrome and occasionally get something like you described, especially if my hands get cold or body gets cold. I heard of others that got Raynaud's after the surgery.

Sorry you are feeling this way. I hope it improves soon.

Thank you for this support. I'll keep talking with my doctors to make sure I stay on the right path.

Hey Justin, psychiatric drugs ( like for depression, anxiety or bipolar disorder) can cause that. Alternatively, so can mild panic attacks.

Are you on any type of medication? They gave me certain medication in the hospital that did that to me. It's best to discuss with your dr. to make sure there isn't anything serious going on.

Also a pinched nerve in the back/neck could cause this.