Neuropathy/Vascular: The main causes of pins and needles are the following: neuropathy (usually from diabetes or alcohol use), impaired blood flow, or metabolic causes such as changes in calcium or magnesium. Some medications can cause pins and needles-a common medication would be topiramate.
Continental Congress, 1774â1781. The Continental Congress was the governing body by which the American colonial governments coordinated their resistance to British rule during the first two years of the American Revolution.
Born a British citizen and a former Redcoat, Washington had, by the 1770s, joined the growing ranks of colonists who were dismayed by what they considered to be Britainâs exploitative policies in North America. In 1774, Washington joined the Continental Congress as a delegate from Virginia.The next year, the Congress offered Washington the role of commander in chief of the Continental Army.After accepting the position, Washington sat down and wrote a letter to his wife, Martha, in which he revealed his concerns about his new role.orn a British citizen and a former Redcoat, Washington had, by the 1770s, joined the growing ranks of colonists who were dismayed by what they considered to be Britainâs exploitative policies in North America. In 1774, Washington joined the Continental Congress as a delegate from Virginia.