My fingers feel prickly (uncomfortable) when I lightly stroke things (people, animals); could this be static?

Probably static, especially this time of year. My cats are little electrified balls of fur right now.

Even with my girl? lol

Of course, we get staticky, too. Is she prone to dry skin? That makes it considerably worse. Better yet, are you prone to dry skin?

Yes. It’s her back. Makes sense. :)

This time of year, static. Yes.

It is most likely static or dry skin. Exfoliate and moisturize also plenty of water intake.

But have you considered peripheral neuropathy? It is a symptom of many underlying conditions. From vitamin defiencies to diabetes.

It could also be the side effect from a med. Or withdrawal.

I don’t understand how you aren’t sure whether it is static? Static feels a certain way.

I think if that’s the closest thing you have experienced to the feeling but isn’t quite it @JLeslie

In @rosehips’ defense, I associate static electricity with a swift, quick bite, not a prolonged tickly. But we’ve all stroked a blanket that threw up harmless sparks along the stroking path, and that is a little different. (I always bury myself under the blanket to watch the show!!)