Question 1

can carpel tunnel cause both hands to turn freezing cold? i have been having my arms at night fall asleep and get the pins and needles and numb feeling in both arms. for the last week my hands ache they feel almost swollen like and my sensation in my fing

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Nerves : Nerves control blood flow, so your symptoms are consistent with carpal tunnel syndrome, which is a stuctural, geneticly mediated (you were programmed to get it at birth) compression of the nerve.  Swelling (e.g. With pregnancy) can bring out more symptoms, but does not cause the problem.  I'm not aware the contraceptives cause symptoms.

Question 2

for some reason my hands start to get numb. i know they aren't "fall asleep" because it stats in my left pinky and then move its way my arm.?

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Ulnar: The description suggests a problem with the ulnar nerve.  Do you have a tendency to lean on your elbows?   If it is intermittent, do not worry, as it may be an issue with the "funny bone", but if painful and persistent, let your physician know.

Question 3

tingling on left hand sensation on fingers i feel like when your fall asleep on your hand but it doesn't go away. that sensation is going down my left foot. and almost feel a sensation of numbness on my lips.

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Hand : Hand and foot involvement could mean central  (brain)or cervical spine involvement
you should get evaluated.

Question 4

3 months - on and off tingly hands, lightheadness, tight right knee, floaters in eyes, hands fall asleep at night, brain mri completely normal - ppms?

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PPMS: No - these are not the symptoms of PPMS, but you could have some knee soreness, and carpal tunnel syndrome.  Tell your providers about your symptoms, let them help you take care of them.

Question 5

3 months - on and off tingly hands, lightheadness, tight right knee, floaters in eyes, hands fall asleep at night, - brain mri completely normal - ms?

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MS?: Neuromyelitis optica is a demyelinating condition that can give you visual and limb symptoms and a negative MRI of the brain. Since your hand symptoms come and go I would not be thinking MS or NMO though. .  Hands tingle on and off and fall asleep at night sounds like Carpal Tunnel Syndrome. I'd see a neurologist to sort this out.

Question 6

i have very red palms, numbness&tingling in fingers & toes with sharp pains shooting up arms & legs. my hands fall asleep& i have to shake them.

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Be seen: I would not hesitate to be seen.  There may be more than one condition contributing, or they may all be stemming from one systemic condition.  A nerve conduction test would probably be helpful in addition to being seen and examined.

Question 7

my hands have been going numb when i go to sleep. i haven't been laying on them or anything and the only time they get numb is when i fall asleep.????

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Carpal tunnel?: You should be evaluated by your doctor.  In the meantime, you could buy wrist splints for carpal tunnel at the pharmacy and try sleeping in them to see if that helps.

Question 8

my fingers on my right hand fills like they fall asleep and somtimes my right hand will hurt also. when i hold a pencil or pen my fingers go numb?

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Hands asleep: It sounds like carpal tunnel syndrome, need to see  a doctor for evaluation.

Question 9

when i fall asleep sitting up in chair & awake, my hands & arms are often numb & swollen. it takes time for it to return to normal. what could it be?

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Postural compression: Perhaps your elbows are upon the arm rests, perhaps your wrists are flexed.  Maybe nerve compression at wrist or elbow, carpal tunnel, cubital tunnel respectively.  If it becomes persistent and not reversing rapidly, you will need to have this handled.

Question 10

my whole right shoulder hand left hand fall asleep going numb on me neck pain could it be a pinched nerve in my neck?

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Pinched nerve: Yes, most likely a pinched nerve although there are several possible causes. You should start be seeing your primary care doctor. You may only need physical therapy to relieve the pressure on the nerve but may need more extensive treatments and, much less often, surgery to correct the problem.

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Can carpel tunnel cause both hands to turn freezing cold? i have been having my arms at night fall asleep and get the pins and needles and numb feeling in both arms. for the last week my hands ache they feel almost swollen like and my sensation in my fing

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For some reason my hands start to get numb. i know they aren't "fall asleep" because it stats in my left pinky and then move its way my arm.?

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Tingling on left hand sensation on fingers i feel like when your fall asleep on your hand but it doesn't go away. that sensation is going down my left foot. and almost feel a sensation of numbness on my lips.

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3 months - on and off tingly hands, lightheadness, tight right knee, floaters in eyes, hands fall asleep at night, brain mri completely normal - ppms?

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3 months - on and off tingly hands, lightheadness, tight right knee, floaters in eyes, hands fall asleep at night, - brain mri completely normal - ms?

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I have very red palms, numbness&tingling in fingers & toes with sharp pains shooting up arms & legs. my hands fall asleep& i have to shake them.

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My hands have been going numb when i go to sleep. i haven't been laying on them or anything and the only time they get numb is when i fall asleep.????

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My fingers on my right hand fills like they fall asleep and somtimes my right hand will hurt also. when i hold a pencil or pen my fingers go numb?

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When i fall asleep sitting up in chair & awake, my hands & arms are often numb & swollen. it takes time for it to return to normal. what could it be?

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My whole right shoulder hand left hand fall asleep going numb on me neck pain could it be a pinched nerve in my neck?

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