why do my fingers get numb  at night?
370823
You should check to see if you have a pinch nerve, carpal tunnel syndrome, fibromyalgia, arthritis (rheumatoid or osteo) or a sleeping disorder. Your doctor can check it out for you. Also, get a cardio check up too...signs of stroke or heart attack can be attributed to numbing of the fingers....go immediately.
937595
There are many things that cause numbness or strange sensations in the body.  I have some of this and have been checked by several doctors, but learned nothing. You can have a loss of circulation or a pinched or hurt nerve.  Have just tried to find something on the web, but no luck. You may want to check with a doctor, but the thing I try to do is get enough exercise and drink at least eight glasses of water every day.
131200
Carpal tunnel syndrome is a painful progressive condition caused by compression of a key nerve in the wrist.   It occurs when the median nerve, which runs from the forearm into the hand, becomes pressed or squeezed at the wrist.  Symptoms usually start gradually, with  pain, weakness, or numbness in the hand and wrist, radiating up the arm.  As symptoms worsen, people might feel tingling during the day, and decreased grip strength may make it difficult to form a fist, grasp small objects, or perform other manual tasks.  In some cases no direct cause of the syndrome can be identified.   Most likely the disorder is due to a congenital predisposition - the carpal tunnel is simply smaller in some people than in others.  However, the risk of developing carpal tunnel syndrome is especially common in those performing assembly line work.
968531
Your blood pressure may be raising or it just may simply may be the amount of pressure applied on your hands while you are asleep.
817971
It sounds like some sort of nerve entrapment syndrome...and when you are bending your hands in a certain way, it is putting additional strain on nerves that don't have much room to move around...leading to pain.  Most people with something like this will often complain of tingling and/or a numbness sensation, as well.  It is similar to Carpal Tunnel Syndrome (which is the most common type of nerve entrapment syndrome).\n\nBut...it is really hard to say that this is what it is for sure.  If you see a doctor for an exam, a thorough examination might help.  Also, there are "nerve conduction" tests they can do.\n\nIn the end, if this is the problem...sometimes avoidance of certain activities help considerably.  Also, anti-inflammatory medications (such as ibuprofen) regularly can help.  Occasional splinting is also helpful.  Weight loss is also very helpful, if the person with this problem is very overweight.  If all this fails and problems get worse, surgery is considered...to "open" the area up where the nerve is being "pinched".\n\nIn any event, a full exam by a doctor could help figure out if this is the cause or something else.\n\nI hope this helped some!
214471
Probably a pinched nerve.  I had a numb back before, and that's what I was told.  It eventually went away.  The only way to be sure, though, is to see a doctor, but you already know that.
1057383
blood circulation slows down when your body is at rest or sleeping
981889
you could also be clamping down on your teeth at night. and yes-if your teeth are impacted then maybe it is the cause. simple xrays at your dentist could probably figure it out for you
291868
Where did you cut yourself?  On the face, no it is not normal to have your hand go numb.   It may be a self protective reaction to stop you from further hurting yourself.
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.
615395
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.
124680
first thing put the finger in some ice, that should numb it down...before you go to sleep take a pain killer (best thing is call a pharmacy and get the recommended dosage)...\n\nI know it hurts like hell...but the pain will subside
428058
because you touch yourself at night
95438
Buddy, the problem is we sometimes put our entire body weight on that arm since we are sleeping side ways, so our arms numbs, that usualy goes away in time.\nIts normal feeling don't worry. If you have doughts you could always ask a doctor, but they will charge for it.
66496
Numbness, coldness, tingling and discoloration (a blueish hue) in your extremeties. If you have discoloration or prolonged numbness, call a doctor NOW!  Also if you press on your foot or hand or some part you think isn't getting good circulation and it doesn't turn back to it's normal color immediately, then you have bad circulation.
799496
It sounds like carpal tunnel syndrome, especially if it happens when your hand is held down or left hanging down when you sleep.  I would see your gp who can refer you to an orthopeadic specialist.  \n\nHe may give you a splint to try for a while and if that doesn't help he may suggest surgery.  This isn't as bad as it seems, it is done in day surgery under a local anaesthetic.  You will end up with a scar (that after a while is barely noticeable) on the bottom part of your palm.  I've had mine done for 18 months and have had no problems with it since.
163193
yes, like when your washing dishes or in a hot tub and your hand gets all numb.