Why is it that sometime when i sleep i feel that my fingers and wrist are feeling pain and numbness?
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Dustbegone is right. Pain and numbness are symptoms of nerve compression. Other possible things you might experience include weakness of your fingers as well as a tingling sensation as if there are ants are crawling over them. These signs are often most obvious when your arm's been immobile for a few hours such as when you wake in the morning like in your case.\n\nCarpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) is the most common form of nerve compression in the arm and is due to involvement of a nerve called the median nerve in the wrist joint. This typically occurs in women aged 30-60 and other risk factors include previous wrist injuries, rheumatoid arthritis and premenstrual fluid retention. \n\nIf CTS is what you have, you probably will have noticed that your little finger is not affected like the rest. If you have accompanying pain in your neck, then the other possibility is cervical spondylosis ie. degenerative changes of the neck.\n\nI suggest you see your doctor who will be able to tell you more after he examines your hand for the precise distribution of involvement and confirm the diagnosis. CTS is a common and benign condition and treatment is usually straight forward. Splinting of the wrist with a brace as Dustbegone mentioned can be very helpful. If symptoms persist, a "H&L" injection or simple surgical procedure to release the pressure on the median nerve may be considered.
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I had carpal tunnel syndrome in both hands and had both operated on in a simple procedure.  Both of my hands would fall asleep and be painful.  You will have pain from the thumb to the ring finger, but the pinky won't fall asleep.  This will happen if your hands are in the same position, like holding a newspaper or carrying groceries or whatever.  Often I would wake up from my hands aching.\n\nI wore braces on my hands for awhile, but it wasn't helping so I went to an orthopedist who did the surgeries.  \n\nIf you decide to have surgery, don't have them both done the same day or you can't wipe your butt by yourself!!!  :oP
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You might be suffering from muscle tension ya know.  If blood cannot steadily flow through the major vessels in your wrist, it'll cause problems mainly in similarity with those you have.  If it feels as if its more than just an acute type of pain, you might have a mild case of scar tissue. other than that, i don't know.
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Take note of what you do during the day.  Maybe you're on the computer too long, or you write excessively (if you're left-handed).  Something that puts stress on your left arm for extended periods of time can affect how it feels the next day.  Even sleeping on it can cause such pain.
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It could be because you slept on your arm wrong. I have a pain in my hips, arms, and legs just because I slept wrong last night. Take an asprin or something. It won't make the pain go away, but it will ease it up.
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What side of the bed do you wake up on? If its the same side that your leg is numb then the answer to your problem is that you sleep on that side all night,causing it to go numb.\nWhen you sleep on one side all night you restrict the blood flow going to that area, hence pins and needles or a dead feeling. Try going to sleep in another position if not doing some stretches when you wake up. Let me know how you go...
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Do you smoke? it may be sign of Emphysema.\n\nIf you feel numbness in your finger, blurred vision associated with the pain, you may have heart problem.\n\nIt may be just a bad heartburn.\n\nConsult your doctor in any case please.
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It COULD be carpal tunnel syndrome, but you would have to have traumatized the wrist area in some way, either by repetitive action (like typing too much on Yahoo Answers! lol) or by a sudden trauma, like having your wrists crushed. \n\nMost likely, it's a pinched nerve resulting from the way you sleep (it occurs in the morning). The blood flow is being cut off, which is not good. \n\nIn order to see if it's just the way you're sleeping or really Carpal tunnel, go to a neurologist or even your regular doctor and have an EMG (electromyogram) test done, to determine nerve function. They can tell you what's actually going on.\n\nHere's more information on the test, and on other possible causes for your symptoms, such as peripheral neuropathy:\n\n"An electromyogram (EMG) is a test that is used to record the electrical activity of muscles. When muscles are active, they produce an electrical current. This current is usually proportional to the level of the muscle activity. An EMG is also referred to as a myogram.\n\nEMGs can be used to detect abnormal muscle electrical activity that can occur in many diseases and conditions, including muscular dystrophy, inflammation of muscles, pinched nerves, peripheral nerve damage (damage to nerves in the arms and legs), amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) (also known as Lou Gehrig disease), myasthenia gravis, disc herniation, and others.\n\nWhy is an EMG test done?\n\nAn EMG is most often performed when patients have unexplained muscle weakness. The EMG helps to distinguish between muscle conditions in which the problem begins in the muscle and muscle weakness due to nerve disorders. The EMG can also be used to detect true weakness, as opposed to weakness from reduced use because of pain or lack of motivation.\n\nRE:\n    * Carpal Tunnel Syndrome And Tarsal Tunnel Syndrome - Carpal tunnel syndrome is a condition in which irritation of the wrist's median nerve causes tingling and numbness of the thumb, index, and the middle fingers. This condition is known as tarsal tunnel syndrome in the ankles and feet. Repetitive motions, obesity, pregnancy, hypothyroidism, arthritis, diabetes, and trauma are conditions known to cause carpal tunnel syndrome. Treatment of carpal tunnel syndrome depends on the severity of the symptoms and the nature of any disease that might be causing the symptoms. Source:MedicineNet"\n    \n\n    \n\n\nLast Editorial Review: 5/3/2005\n\n\n\n\n\nSigns and Symptoms by Body Region - Pinpoint your Pain\n    Browse Topics\nMedicineNet\nprovides reliable doctor produced health and medical information designed to help you improve your health and well-being.
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yes, like when your washing dishes or in a hot tub and your hand gets all numb.
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You probably have arthritis in your joints. If it is in both hands, you might want to see a doctor because it could be rheumatoid arthritis and that can become debilitating if not taken care of early. Another thought, is your bedroom kept cold at night? Cold temperatures can cause stiff, achey joints, so you might try raising the temperature up a few degrees before bed. Aside from that, take an advil every day to help with the pain.
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It sounds like you might have a pinched nerve or poor circulation. If it doesn't get better definitly seek medical attention.
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Definitely sounds like nerve pain.  Sometimes, like in carpal tunnel, swelling around the nerves pinches them and causes pain and numbness.\n\nRest and warm compresses (over a longer period of time depending on how serious it is) will help if this is the case.  Look at your activity and see if you are overworking or injuring the wrist or hand.\n\nIf it doesn't go away after a few days or gets very painful and/or stays numb, see the doctor.  Serious nerve injuries might involve a special splint, therapy, or even surgery.\n\nSpeedy healing!
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Could be a circulation problem. I used to get it in my arms when I was driving for a long time, and it eventually turned to pain. That was a few years a ago. Turns out now I have fibro myalgia which is phantom pains all over my body (its really fun...) You could have carpel tunnel, or anything else. Make a physical appointment, and tell your Dr. He/she may want to do blood work just to check up on it.
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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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Yes, it could be cyanosis.  If there is lack of blood circulating to the hands and fingers, then your tissues starts to turn a dusky blue color.  If there are problems of the back like you stated, it is possible that some of the vessels are compressed, thereby decreasing the blood flow.  Decreased blood flow can also cause headaches.  If your brain isn't getting enough oxygen, it goes into a state of ischemia (no oxygen) and that pain results.  It should be checked out by a neurologist or start with a pain specialist.  Good Luck!!
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2 years ago for me. and i think there is no cure, for the pain either. my right hand gets numb and stays tingly most of the day. i just get used to it.
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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.