I get pins and needles in my hand every night whilst sleeping.  It is very painful and seems to reach to each elbow.  I have recently found that sleeping on my back alleviates the problem somewhat, but I cant sleep comfortably in this position.  I am 55 years old.
Hello, If you are continuously having such pin and needle sensations then it can be due to- -Compression of nerves in neck due to either disc issues or due to cervical spondylosis-Diabetes-High blood pressure-Thyroid issues I shall advise you to consult to your doctor and have an x-ray of your neck region to rule out spondylosis or any other issues. Till then, you can take a mild analgesic like ibuprofen for relief in pain. You should also start taking some supplements like erosion for at least one to two time a day. Wearing a soft cervical color and neck exercises may help you. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care