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[|Human|] I have a bulging disc at l4 andl5I am experiencing tingling feeling ( pins and needles ) not only in my legs but also in my upper bodyI know the bulging disc can cause pins and needles in lower body but can it also cause pins and needles in upper body
[|AI|]  I read your question and I understand your concern. If by upper part you mean upper limbs there are two main possibilities two be considered. The first one is that you might have the same degenerative process you have in your lumbar spine also in your cervical spine. They are very often associated with each other, it is common. The second possibility, if imaging comes back negative or in doubt, is that it is not related to the spine but a peripheral neuropathy for which an EMG/NCS (electromyography with nerve conduction studies) is useful for the diagnosis. If you don't mean the limbs but the bust then again imaging with MRI of the cervical and thoracic spine would be indicated for the possibility of compression of spinal cord by spinal disease. I hope to have been of help