Question 1

almost 18 weeks preg everytine i sleep or sometimes during day too my hands fall asleep lot is this normal ?

Accepted Answer

"hands fall asleep": Pregnancy can cause retention of liquids , and this swelling can compress nerves more often than when not pregnant (18 weeks).  Sleep is deeper in pregnancy, and the normal signals to shift position are not always activated, so circulation is interrupted especially to arms/hands, which is temporary and not of concern.

Question 2

my hands "fall asleep" a lot. why? usually it's when i'm on my phone...

Accepted Answer

Carpal tunnel.: Sounds like carpal tunnel syndrome - a compression of the median nerve in the tunnel as it enters the wrist.  Usually causes numbness / tingling in the first three digits of the hand.  Treatment is rest / splint and non steroidal anti-inflammatory meds.

Question 3

my hands and feet fall asleep a lot when sitting at my desk all day. could this be normal or could it be a sign if ms? it always goes away when i move them?

Accepted Answer

: Sensory symptoms are the most common initial feature of multiple sclerosis, however certain clinical criteria as well as MRI findings in the central nervous system (brain, spinal column) must be met over "time and space" based on the McDonald Criteria. For more information, please reference: https://www.ninds.nih.gov/health-information/disorders/multiple-sclerosis

Question 4

what happens if my hands and feet fall asleep a lot?

Accepted Answer

Desk job: most commonly if working a desk job and sitting/typing etc for long periods of time.  You need an ergonomic set up to protect your wrists so you don't get carpal tunnel. You need a chair that wont pinch the sciatic nerve at the back of the thigh which will make legs and feet fall asleep. Take breaks and walk around. Also exercising by walking with light hand weights to tone muscles will help.

Question 5

help please? what to do if my hands and feet fall asleep a lot?

Accepted Answer

Desk job: most commonly if working a desk job and sitting/typing etc for long periods of time.  You need an ergonomic set up to protect your wrists so you don't get carpal tunnel. You need a chair that wont pinch the sciatic nerve at the back of the thigh which will make legs and feet fall asleep. Take breaks and walk around. Also exercising by walking with light hand weights to tone muscles will help.

Question 6

just started strenuous job. lot's of heavy lifting. next day, arms feel swollen (no pain) and hands fall asleep really easily. i have to keep my arms down to avoid hands falling asleep. hands also feel like i'm wearing thick gloves. what is this?

Accepted Answer

Edema: If you just started your job and have not done repetitive lifting before the swelling in your hands is primarily from exercising them.  Cool compress and NSAID may help. I would anticipate that as you continue to work your hands will get stronger and adapt to the regular activity.

Question 7

i have been having a lot of dizziness for about a year. my left hand and arm also fall asleep off and on. i have been to my gp so many times and no help. i have seen a neurologist multiple times and no help either. i'm starting to think i maybe it's due t

Accepted Answer

Dizziness/numbness: The only way to put the two symptoms together is either a vascular steal phenomenon due to vascular tearing or compression, but these could be independent also and may be due to a stroke also.  Make virtual appointment for further review.

Question 8

if my hands go to sleep, somewhat, would that be a sign of using the keyboard to much?

Accepted Answer

Not the whole hand: Could be but generally it wouldn't be your whole hand.  It would be either the pinkie side or the median nerve distribution (carpal tunnel).

Question 9

my hands go to sleep and tingle at night. what tests are done to diagnose carpal tunnel?

Accepted Answer

Tests: Carpal tunnel syndrome mainly affects the thumb, index, long, and half the ring finger though many patients note numbness in all digits. Internet search keyword: Phalen test, Tinel's, 2 point discrimination. EMG/NCV is electrodiagnostic test though often negative early in the disease.

Question 10

why does my hand go to sleep when i am doing something or when i am not doing anything?

Accepted Answer

Nerve entrapment: Or a vascular issue.  Go and see a doctor and have this evaluated.  Many possible issues.

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Almost 18 weeks preg everytine i sleep or sometimes during day too my hands fall asleep lot is this normal ?

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My hands "fall asleep" a lot. why? usually it's when i'm on my phone...

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My hands and feet fall asleep a lot when sitting at my desk all day. could this be normal or could it be a sign if ms? it always goes away when i move them?

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What happens if my hands and feet fall asleep a lot?

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Help please? what to do if my hands and feet fall asleep a lot?

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Just started strenuous job. lot's of heavy lifting. next day, arms feel swollen (no pain) and hands fall asleep really easily. i have to keep my arms down to avoid hands falling asleep. hands also feel like i'm wearing thick gloves. what is this?

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I have been having a lot of dizziness for about a year. my left hand and arm also fall asleep off and on. i have been to my gp so many times and no help. i have seen a neurologist multiple times and no help either. i'm starting to think i maybe it's due t

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If my hands go to sleep, somewhat, would that be a sign of using the keyboard to much?

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My hands go to sleep and tingle at night. what tests are done to diagnose carpal tunnel?

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Why does my hand go to sleep when i am doing something or when i am not doing anything?

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