Every time right before I fall asleep but I be in sleep state it feels like something biting me and sometimes it feels like needle sticking me. Is it a medical issue I eliminated insects and mites, because it happen if I'm in a car at work or anywhere. It mainly happens at night hour, and when I'm really tired.

Dr. Sajeev KumarGeneral Physician34yrs exp

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Formication is the sensation that resembles that of small insects crawling on (or under) the skin. It is one specific form of a set of sensations known as paresthesias, which also include the more common prickling, tingling sensation known as "pins and needles".The main symptom of fornication is the sensation of bugs crawling on or underneath your skin. This feeling also causes you to feel itchy. This can cause you to scratch your skin where you feel the sensation, even if there's no actual cause of the itch. A common cause of peripheral neuropathy is diabetes, but it can also result from injuries, infections and exposure to toxins. Symptoms include pain, a pins-and-needles sensation, numbness and weakness. Treatments include antidepressants such as amitriptyline, pain medication such as oxycodone, anti-seizure medication and pain-relieving creams. It's also important to treat the underlying condition. 

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