How do I take care of numb hands?
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I'm not a doctor and the best way to overcome your problem is to consult your doctor.\n\nAnyway, individual with diabetes will develop certain complications. Numbness, tingling sensation, diminished sensation, followed by complete lost of sensation of hands and feet are some of them. This is known as diabetic neuropathy. The nerves of the hands and feet are dying. This is an irreversible process but its progress can be slowed by strict control of blood sugar.\n\nIf you are diagnosed with this complication, you MUST take care your hands and feet. Keep them clean. Wear good shoes and gloves. Check for injury daily. This is because you cant feel pain when you injured your hands or feet. If not, the wound can become more and more severe and ultimately, amputation is the only cure.\n\nConsult your doctor if you have any doubt or problem. Don't waste time finding answer on-line. Get help from the expert.
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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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If possible, avoid anyone with an obvious infection, especially if there's a discharge, cough,etc. There are disinfectant hand lotions. Wipe areas that may be contaminated with alcohol. Be \nsure to clean thoroughly.
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Go to a neurologist like I had to before your legs become numb and you lose sensation like my left leg did. There's medications out there to give relief. That I didnt know.
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Yes, see a doctor or a chiropractor.  Numbness is often a sign of nerve problems, and problems with your neck can bother the nerves.
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have you been checked for carpul tunnel . nothing dangerous as far as i know but it can make hands go numb or ache. it is very corrective. also you can pray for healing. God still and always will answer prayers. it works. he has healed me many times. God bless!!
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try a wrist rest cushion.
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I had a constant numbness up both my arms last year and pain in my fingers for months. I went to a practioner who treats the person as a whole and he manipulated the top of my thigh and Ive never had the numbness since. Sounds dodgy but Ive been  going to this guy since I was pregnant and he knows what hes about.  I would look under osteopath or holistic treatments in the phone book. Good luck.
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Please see the webpages for more details on Smoking, Smoking hazards, Smoking and smokless tobacco, Tobacco use, and Smoking-tips on how to quit. Numbness means reduced blood circulation and consequent damage of nerve cells in your big toe.\nSolution:- Stop smoking and take vitamin suppliments to reduce further damage to the nerve cells.
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Essential oils of Lavender, Rosemary, and Eucalyptus, especially when combined are great. I'll usually put a few drops of each on a cotton ball, hold up to my nose and smell. Also, there's a spot on your right hand, under the pinky, maybe 2 fingers width down. Kind of in between the 2 horizontal lines of your palm. You'll have no trouble finding it when you have a headache, it'll hurt like crazy! Gently press and massage this area, especially good is if you can put a drop of rosemary oil on the spot just before massaging.
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Have your Family Doctor refer you to a Osteopathic specialist that  specifically deals with the hand to shoulder. Tingling and numbness our symptoms of nerve damage, but they are most likely being caused by a problem in this area and less likely to be a symptom from elsewhere. Neurologists tend to be more nerve sensory specific and the brain it self. I'm not saying that you should rule this out, but you should investigate the more common sources 1st and by that, see you normal family doctor 1st and proceed from there. They know your medical history much better than the faceless professionals in the hospitals and may have a better idea of preliminary causes for this condition you are experiencing.
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soap n water. =) showers too.o ya, if dont touch anything on ur head if uve come in contact w/ something outside. wash ur hands first.
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If you have a blood circulation problem, or a blood disorder such as diabetes, that is causing your numb feet, don't take any medications or over-the-counter remedies without consulting your doctor first. If you are already taking medication for this problem you have to be careful what else you take with it. The pharmacist at the drugstore can also help you with this. Talk to him/her about it.
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As far as i know, numbness can only be due to 2 reasons, diabetics or lack of blood circulation.well, I suppose i could cross out the first posibility here.Problems with blood circulation do not require surgery nor can it kill you with a problem like this. Try not to wear socks while sleeping.Avoid shoes at home.Your legs need to breath.If there is something heavy on your legs, it could cause the blood circulation to stop.Try taking a warm shower before sleeping.Some postures could also stop the circulation, maybe you don't have enough movement during sleep. Try to avoid these postures while sleeping. I hope you feel better!\n\nFor serious numbness, you can check out these websites, but i don't suppose you have those problems.
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There are a few things you can buy for that.  Hand grips and there's one called Mastergrip (I think) You hold it with your fingers and push down on it.  Also those stress balls may help.  They also make a kind of clay they use in Physical therapy to strengthen the muscles in your hands.
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Find something else that involves your hands or mouth. Start chewing gum 0 sugarless so you don't rot your teeth. Maybe take up some sort of simple craft that you can do whenever you feel stressed - maybe drawing.
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Windex, make sure you flush your hands with plenty of water afterwards.