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What Causes Numbness In Hands While Sleeping?

Yes for the past two weeks one or both of my hands are going numb as I start to fall asleep. Sometimes I can feel it before I'm actually asleep. No matter how I'm laying it still happens. I am waking every 30 min with them numb. Soon as I wake it goes away.
Tue, 27 May 2014
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Orthopaedic Surgeon, Joint Replacement,  's  Response
Hi
Thanks for your query
After going through your description of suffering the most likely treatable cause is- Carpal tunnel syndrome that is nerve (Median) compression at wrist. This leads to numbness and tingling sensation in thumb, index finger and difficulty in doing fine work. May be confirmed by nerve study (EMG/NCV).
The definitive treatment is small surgical procedure in which the tissue causing nerve compression is released. Meanwhile you can give her tricyclic antidepressant like pregablin after having a word with your local doctor.
Take care and I shall be glad to answer any further query
Regards
Dr.mukesh chugh http://bit.ly/drmchugh
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What Causes Numbness In Hands While Sleeping?

Hi Thanks for your query After going through your description of suffering the most likely treatable cause is- Carpal tunnel syndrome that is nerve (Median) compression at wrist. This leads to numbness and tingling sensation in thumb, index finger and difficulty in doing fine work. May be confirmed by nerve study (EMG/NCV). The definitive treatment is small surgical procedure in which the tissue causing nerve compression is released. Meanwhile you can give her tricyclic antidepressant like pregablin after having a word with your local doctor. Take care and I shall be glad to answer any further query Regards Dr.mukesh chugh http://bit.ly/drmchugh