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i have numbness in my hands at night while i sleep, and it feels so stiff it hurts to make a fist
I too had this problem, though I had multiple things going on at the same time. My hand issue was due to an Ulnar nerve entrapment which stems from the elbow. Do you sleep with your arm bent under your pillow?? That's where it comes from. Also, carpal tunnel tingles certain fingers and ulnar nerve tingles others..ie thumb and index finger vs. pinky and ring finger. Had a cortisone shot in my wrist which fixed my problem, only after a EMG nerve study was done to diagnose. Good luck and let me know what you find out.
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This could be due to compression of the spinal nerves in the cervical spine region. This can happen due to overuse of computers, work involving straining of neck, herniated disc, canal stenosis, bone disease, spondylosis, poor posture etc. A MRI of the cervical spine and nerve conduction studies may be required. Please consult a neurologist. The treatment is to remove the compression. You have to discuss the best treatment option with a neurologist, which can range from medication to physiotherapy to traction, cervical collars or even surgery. Alternatively you can visit a chiropractor or a physical therapist and learn some exercises which you can do to relieve the compression.
Use a hard bed to sleep. Avoid a pillow. Roll a towel and place it under your neck while sleeping on the back and between head and shoulder when lying on the side. Initially this will be uncomfortable but with time the acupressure will do wonders. Use an analgesic cream or spray. Anti-inflammatory drugs help.
The other cause could be TOS or thoracic outlet syndrome which occurs as the result of narrowing of space below and behind the collar bone. A major contributor of TOS is Scalene Myofascial Pain Syndrome. When scalene muscle is the cause of pain, the pain is referred chest, inner lining of scapula, shoulder, posterior and lateral sides of the arm right up to the thumb and index finger. When this muscle shortens, this can press on brachial plexus and the subclavian artery and can compress or irritate these structures and cause symptoms such as abnormal sensation, cold extremity, claudication, and lymphedema in the involved extremity.
Please consult your PCP for primary examination followed by proper referral. Try the tip about avoiding the pillow.
It is difficult to comment beyond this at this stage. Please let me know if there is any thing else and do keep me posted. Take care!
Welcome to the MedHelp forum!
This could be due to compression of the spinal nerves in the cervical spine region. This can happen due to overuse of computers, work involving straining of neck, herniated disc, canal stenosis, bone disease, spondylosis, poor posture etc. A MRI of the cervical spine and nerve conduction studies may be required. Please consult a neurologist. The treatment is to remove the compression. You have to discuss the best treatment option with a neurologist, which can range from medication to physiotherapy to traction, cervical collars or even surgery. Alternatively you can visit a chiropractor or a physical therapist and learn some exercises which you can do to relieve the compression.
Use a hard bed to sleep. Avoid a pillow. Roll a towel and place it under your neck while sleeping on the back and between head and shoulder when lying on the side. Initially this will be uncomfortable but with time the acupressure will do wonders. Use an analgesic cream or spray. Anti-inflammatory drugs help.
The other cause could be TOS or thoracic outlet syndrome which occurs as the result of narrowing of space below and behind the collar bone. A major contributor of TOS is Scalene Myofascial Pain Syndrome. When scalene muscle is the cause of pain, the pain is referred chest, inner lining of scapula, shoulder, posterior and lateral sides of the arm right up to the thumb and index finger. When this muscle shortens, this can press on brachial plexus and the subclavian artery and can compress or irritate these structures and cause symptoms such as abnormal sensation, cold extremity, claudication, and lymphedema in the involved extremity.
Please consult your PCP for primary examination followed by proper referral. Try the tip about avoiding the pillow.
It is difficult to comment beyond this at this stage. Please let me know if there is any thing else and do keep me posted. Take care!
go see a neroligest. he will do a simple test and tell you if it is carpal tunnel syndrome. I have it in both hands
yes it is very scary,specially when i awake at night crying, i will keep u posted.ty :-)
I have the same thing!!!!! I told my DR about it and he said its cuz of my thyroid, but i dont think it is.
If u DO find sumthin out PLZ PLZ PLZ lemme kno! cuz its extremly scary, isnt it?
If u DO find sumthin out PLZ PLZ PLZ lemme kno! cuz its extremly scary, isnt it?
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