What does it mean when the hands get numb with a burning sensation while sleeping? It's very painful.?
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Sounds like a neck problem or a TOS (thoracic outlet syndrome).  In other words, the nerves and blood vessels to your hands come out of your neck, run through your arm pit and down your arms.  Either bad posture or some type of physiological problem is pinching the nerves and/or blood vessels causing a numbing/burning sensation.  It probably feels close to like if your hand falls asleep.  I would recommend getting an examination from a Chiropractor.  Find one that not only adjusts but works with physical therapy to address muscular problems as well.  You should see someone as soon as possible about this becuase it will likely get worse and could lead to or further existing arthritis or disc problems in your neck.  Of course, it could always be something more serious so check with a healthcare professional (I definately recommend Chiropractic, and yes, I am biased but I know I am right too...)
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I would see an MD.  A cold sensation, burning, tingling, and numbness can all be signs of a nerve problem.  To prevent pssible nerve damage see an MD
129029
Could this be a sign of scurvy, lack of vitamin c or do you use bleach too often.  Try using gloves to do chores and moisturize your hand with cocoa butter at nights.
278033
you have the same thing i have. its called peripheral neuropathy, my feet burns so bad its like walking on hot coals, i can take ice cubes and put them against my feet and i cannot even feel it. they want me to take lyrica and pamelor but no way. my advice to you is to see a neurologist. my feet swells up like you say. now mine has moved to other parts of my body face and hand jabbing pains in my feet. before you take that crap look it up on the internet if you dont know how i will do it for you. right now im taking neurontin, it helps me at night but not much. there is no known cure its from nerve damage. the pain you feel is nerve pain its not like ordinary pain. if you want more info feel free to email me.
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Burning pain. More worse in the mornings.Start anti inflammatories now and stay on them for life.\n There are no magic cures, they only want your money.
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I have no idea why your hand is doing that, but I can tell you why mine does that.\n\nI paint a lot, do yard work and have gymnastic type activities in my background and about 1 1/2 months ago, my hands (both but mostly my right) swelled, tingled and went numb mostly in my thumb and middle finger(s). So painful that it would actually wake me up at nights about a week after it started. I went to the doctor and had x-rays done on my wrists (I thought it was carpel tunnel syndrome) and it turned out that I have occult ganglion cysts, the kind in the middle of the wrist bones not the kind that come OUT of the wrist bones. The cyst puts pressure on the nerves in my hand. \n\nSo, the doctor told me to sleep with wrist splints on for at least 3 weeks to see if that would help (to keep the cysts from getting agitated so they could go down on their own). That has helped with the pain and swelling, but my middle fingers are still numb but no longer tingle. I'm still able to do every thing I always do, but use my splints during the day when I use yard tools.\n\nAnyway, that's my story. Good luck!
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This is a condition of burning pain, stiffness, swelling, and discoloration of the hand. In some cases the cause is unknown-  other cases it can be caused by an injury or the symptoms may appear after surgery.  Other causes include pressure on a nerve, infection, cancer, neck disorders, stroke, or heart attack.   You can read more about it here\nhttp://www.ninds.nih.gov/disorders/reflex_sympathetic_dystrophy/reflex_sympathetic_dystrophy.htm
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I don't know if all of your symptoms are possibly related, but I would request an MRI.  It sounds neuronal (nerve pain). You know when you hit your funny bone? That's actually the ulnar nerve... that feeling of pins/needles could be a compression or it could be a blockage in the vascular system (blood).\n\nI would get both a EEG and an MRI. Don't ignore symptoms. If you are overweight it could be a sign of some sort of blockage in your brain!
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yes, like when your washing dishes or in a hot tub and your hand gets all numb.
251312
Could be poor circulation or just a random ache.  You may have pinched a nerve when you slept.  It should go away soon, so don't worry about it.
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Sounds like carpal tunnel syndrome, but it's wise to ask your doctor to rule out anything else more sinister.  \n\nMany people find it difficult to sleep at night with this due to flexion of the wrists during sleep, which compresses the median nerve at the wrist.  Try wearing wrist supports at nighttime, but don't fasten them too tightly!  It could take up to 2 weeks for this to feel better at night, so if it doesn't work initially, hang in there and continue to wear them for a couple of weeks.  \n\nLet your doctor know if this works or not, as it will help them to diagnose you correctly.  As mentioned previously, and EMG nerve test will give a conclusive diagnosis.  This test is generally not given at a GP's office.  Over the counter pain killers generally do not help nerve pain much.
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The circulation is being cut off, probably by the angle the wrist being constricted, maybe you are sleeping on it or you are sleeping right on your shoulder and it is starting to cut off its circulation, but you wake up in time before your arm is numb. Do you put your wrist under your chin? If there is a lump in your mattress, turn the mattress over. Spread out while sleeping. Avoid too heavy of snacks, if any, before bedtime. Do some stretches before bedtime, you will find a more relaxing and somber sleeptime!
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I'm not a doctor and this is not a diagnosis nor should it be construed as medical device. /end disclaimer\n\nYour symptoms suggest to me three possibilities.\n\nOne is that you're naturally not sleeping well. This is incredibly common when there are a multitude of symptoms or general breakdown. Headaches, tiredness, an ability to concentrate and recall information can all be the result of exhaustion.\n\nSecond, and poor sleep increases the risk of this, is that you could have pre-diabetes. Don't freak out. I think it's BS that diabetes is "incurable". It's incurable by drugs is all that means to me! Again, headaches and forgetfulness are more common when diabetes is present. What really makes me think this may be the case though is the numbness. Diabetes leads to poor circulation which leads to numbness and "tingling". It can get really bad to the point where wounds don't heal, the tissue can't maintain itself and might even need to be amputated. Don't stress though since there's a lot you can do.\n\nThe third possibility is that you have compression or too much tension in your neck. That can lead to headaches and to problems in other areas that a compressed nerve leads to... which could manifest as numbness. I'm not opposed to chiropractic but I've never had great lasting results either. And I certainly don't put enough faith in it to risk a neck adjustment.\n\nSo what would I do?\n\n1. Lots of water to stay hydrated (for brain function) and keep my spinal discs hydrated.\n2. Eat a balanced diet including good fats such as from nuts, salmon, and seeds. Your brain is made up of nerves and nerves are largely fat. In fact, your brain is roughly 60% fat! Avoid sugar, white flour and excessive caffeine.\n3. Go to sleep before midnight (preferrably 10 or 11) and get 7-8 hours. Don't oversleep. Make sure you sleep in a quality sleep system (mattress, comfortor, and pillow are important). Don't use sedatives or alcohol to get to sleep.\n4. Stretch often throughout the day. Get up out of your chair regularly and go for a good walk at least once a day. Massage the muscles in your neck.\n5. Wear a magnetic necklace. It seem to help relieve some of the tension.\n6. Exercise daily. Some moderate weight-bearing exercise will help build your muscles and support your head, neck and shoulders.\n7. Sit with proper posture.\n\nKeep Well,\nRob
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SWEETIE, YOU ARE FAR TOO YOUNG TO BE HAVING CIRCULATION PROBLEMS. AS FOR THE SLEEPING TOO MUCH AND FEELING TIRED.....THERE ARE SOOOO MANY REASONS THAT COULD BE CAUSING THAT. DEPRESSION, vitamin deficiency, anxiety, diabetes, a virus, anemia , Honey there are soooo many things that it could be. as for your fingers....that could be carpal tunnel syndrome. when we use our hands a lot it can cause a circulation problem. but Sweet heart, if you were my daughter....your butt would be seeing a doctor TODAY !!!  Tell mom or dad Honey. you need to have some tests done. I hope this helps , but the doc is the one ya need to be asking such serious questions to. Good luck and GBU\n                                                             concerned ...Deanne
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Compression of the neurovascular structures (the nerves and blood vessels) that supply the arm would lead to the symptoms.  If it does not happen at any other time it was probably just your weird sleeping posture.  Do you notice if you do activities with your arms above your head for more than a couple of minutes you have feelings of tingling, numbness, heaviness and/or cold.  This could also be due to a compression of those same structures and could occur for several different reasons (posture, muscle tightness, elevated 1st rib, etc.).  I would ask for a referral to a Physical Therapist who would be able to examine you and tell you if your symptoms are being caused due to an orthopedic reason such as the ones that I lifted above.
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numbness usually comes from a pinched nerve
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It happens when you press the blood vessels and the blood supply is cut off momentarily. Better keep your hands free and do not put pressure on them by putting it under your head or keeping them hard pressed between your thights etc. More suggestions only if you can tell which way you sleep. \n\nIf it persists, consult a physician