The left side of my left hand and all of my little finger feels like it is asleep.  It's been about 4 days now.  I have had carpal tunnel before and this is similar but does not go away when my wrist is straight or when I am not doing data entry.  I hate to miss work for a doctor's appointment and make the co-pay for him to tell me he doesn't know what it is.
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Have you been picking your nose too much again? \n\nSorry, I couldn't resist.\n\nIt can certainly still be carpal tunnel syndrome - especially if the inflammation has progressed far enough. Otherwise it sounds like a neuropathy which is injury or inflammation to the nerve that goes to the little finger. When you say left side of your hand, are you referring to the side of your hand that your pinky is closer to or your thumb - because that could be either way depending on which way your hand is facing.\n\nIf it involves both the pinky and the side of the ring finger that is facing the pinky, it may be a neuropathy involving the ulnar nerve, which is the same nerve you hit when you hit your "funny bone". Otherwise if it is only the pinky, you may be putting pressure on the pinky side of the hand - constant pressure can lead to nerve injury as well.\n\nThe best thing is still to consult your doctor as you do need someone to examine it to give you a proper diagnosis. If you do not feel comfortable with your doctor, then you need to find a different doctor - feeling comfortable with your doctor is very important. You can consider following with up a neurologist or an orthopedists who happens to be a hand specialist as well, especially if you don't need a referral from your primary care doctor.\n\nHope this information provides a little start in figuring out your problem.
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Carpal Tunnel Syndrome?
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You could possibly have carpal tunnel syndrome. Next time your hand goes numb, see what fingers go numb. Carpal Tunnel will only numb the thumb, index, and middle finger. Rarely your index finger, and never your pinky.
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Okay, well, both times that you notice the itchy sensation you are restricting on the carpal tunnel.  Maybe this is a predecessor to carpal tunnel syndrome, which is a painful condition of the wrists.  Make sure that you support your wrists when typing.  \nOtherwise, are you sure you are not allergic to any cleansing agents used on keyboards and steering wheels?
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Ahh sounds like a definate case of torn blood vessel. The brusing gave it away. Most blood vessels have little innervation, so when their torn or damaged you usually don't feel it. The swelling afterward was due to a buildup of blood under the tissue where the tear took place. Most pain from a ruptured vessel comes from the pressure the blood puts on surrounding tissue. Sometimes though the pressure is just right and no pain can be felt if there is enough room for the blood to drain to. As long as you still have sensation on your hand and good grip I think I wouldn't be worried to much, but if you are worried please see your Dr. They can further evaluate any results and see what else if anything needs to be done. Good Luck!
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sounds like pains that are associated with carpal tunnel syndrome--mine is in my thumb and pointer finger and wraps around the wrist, crosses to the elbow and up my arm into my shoulder--i have been to chiropractors, orthopedists, and neurologists.  mine flares up every few weeks.  if it is not bad enough for surgery the best you can do is take advil/ibuprophen. It works better for me than alieve.  good luck!
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I have tingling in my hands and arms and sometimes it hurts really bad, been doing it for several months. I went to the doctor and he took x-rays. It is a problem with my neck. Have they taken any x-rays? Maybe the next step would be to have some or maybe go see a chiropractor, they are miracle workers if you get a good one.
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did you do something to cut off the blood flow to your hand?\n\nsounds like it "fell asleep"
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The left side worries me. It could be the medication. If it persists then go to urgent care.
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probably a ganglion.  i have one on my left wrist and it's just like what you described.
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Yep.  Nerves go all the way from your fingers up through your whole arm.  You probably did something funny to the nerve.  I'd see a doctor if it's not better in a couple of days.
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You do not have carpal tunnel. That has nothing to do with your hand falling asleep at night. I get the same problem. It is from cutting off the circulation in your hand because of how you are sleeping. It will not cause any permanent damage because it will always wake you up so that you can move it around and get blood back into the hand. You can do a few things.\n1. Get a new mattress. I found that when I sleep on a good mattress none of my limbs fall asleep. I have had the best luck on memory foam mattresses because there are no coils pushing against my body to cut off circulation. As a side sleeper you need a mattress that conforms to your body not a mattress that forces you to conform to it. \n2. Your circulation may need some help. There are lots of natural supplements you can take to improve circulation like niacin, and B complexes. \n3. Try to change how you sleep. I know this sounds impossible but you will not have this problem if you can sleep on your back. Just try giving it a shot. \n\nGood luck! Don't let anyone scare you, this is no big deal.
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I would say if it's been a while since you got up and started moving around, the feeling should be back... I would call your doctor.  It could've been like a pin stroke.
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carpal tunnel syndrome or improper blood circulation.....see a Dr.
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At worst its a pinched nerve, but I'm pretty sure its a sore muscle.   I've had those feelings pleny of times because I slept wrong.   It may not feel like it, but its ended up that way many times for me. Take some motrin or tyenol and make sure not to strain that muscle any more and it should go away (in a couple days).  If it doesn't you should see a doctor.
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it sounds similar to carpal tunnel, do you use computers a lot or do a  job with ripetitive movements of your wrist? see the doctor because the earliest it is caught the better the treatment process before too much damage to the nerve is done.
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I hate to tell you this, but probably not.  I have the same problem.  Are you a lefty?  My middle finger swells up the next day.  It has been 5 months and still have pain, not as much, but it is still there.