Question 1

both of my hands are asleep when i wake up lately. is this a health issue?

Accepted Answer

Hand numbness: That would depend. If this hand numbness has been going on for a long time, you might want to check in with your physician to find out his insights.  The causes could come from many different sources. If you use your hands a lot. That is, if you are sitting at a keyboard typing all day or use hands and wrists in some type of job that requires repeated tasks, you might be developing carpal tunnel.

Question 2

why is my hand asleep when i wake up?

Accepted Answer

Paresthesia: An extremity may have a prickly, tingling or numb sensation when pressure is placed against a nerve – thus compressing it.

Question 3

why do i wake with my hands asleep?

Accepted Answer

Carpal tunnel: It is prudent to get more information from you and perform physical examination to figure out if it is carpal tunnel syndrome or an issue related to muscles/nerves.

Question 4

is it bad if your hand fall asleep and you don't wake it up for a long time?

Accepted Answer

CTS: Mostly it is due to carpal tunnel syndrme
get emg(electromyogram).

Question 5

my hands have been tingly(during day, off and on), and for past month, they wake me up everynight because they fall asleep.  is this a sign of ms?

Accepted Answer

See doctor: These symptoms are not specific for MS.    Check with your doctor to find out if you may have carpet tunnel syndrome first.

Question 6

lately my hands and feet will fall asleep alot, it even will wake me up at night ?

Accepted Answer

See below: Tingling hands, feet, or both is an extremely common and bothersome symptom. Such tingling can sometimes be benign and temporary. For example, it could result from pressure on nerves when your arm is crooked under your head as you fall asleep. Or it could be from pressure on nerves when you cross your legs too long. In either case, the "pins and needles" effect -- which is usually painless -- is s.

Question 7

i'm getting a headache when i wake up you 2 months apart on the right side, my left hands will feel numb "asleep" for less than 5 mins. is it normal?

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Get evaluated: More historical details would be helpful - what is the character of the headache, any key factors that cause it, does the headache go away spontaneously, does it wake you up from sleep, where is it localized, is this a new kind of headache and/or set of symptoms in your hand, etc.; you should be evaluated by your doctor to further define the syndrome you are experiencing.

Question 8

is it normal to lose feeling in your arms and hands ? it wakes me up about 2-4 times at night when i'm asleep should i be concerned ? i'm 23

Accepted Answer

Nerve pressure: When we sleep, we oftentimes put pressure on our nerves by lying on top of them or folding our arms or legs a certain way. When this happens, we experience a temporary numbness or paresthesia which resolves quickly. There are other causes of numbness that should be evaluated by a physician. Therefore, the best plan is to get a physical and discuss this with your doctor.

Question 9

every time i go to sleep my arm and hand falls asleep and my hand swelled up and hurts do bad it wakes me up and when i wake up i can't even close my hand what is it?

Accepted Answer

Nerve compression: The position you sleep in may be causing compression of a neurovascular bundle. The nerves and blood vessels that supply the hand and forearm pass into the arm under the pectoralis muscle and may be getting squeezed by sleeping on your side in a scrunched up position. Doing pect stretches before bed may help.

Question 10

the tip of my pointer finger will not wake up and im worried. my hand falls asleep when i sleep on side due to new mattress. pinched nerve ?

Accepted Answer

Maybe: It sure sounds like a nerve in your finger or hand or even in your spine is being compromised. Your best bet "so to speak" its to make an appointment with your family physician soon.

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Why are my hands asleep when I wake up

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Both of my hands are asleep when i wake up lately. is this a health issue?

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Why do i wake with my hands asleep?

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Is it bad if your hand fall asleep and you don't wake it up for a long time?

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My hands have been tingly(during day, off and on), and for past month, they wake me up everynight because they fall asleep. is this a sign of ms?

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Lately my hands and feet will fall asleep alot, it even will wake me up at night ?

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I'm getting a headache when i wake up you 2 months apart on the right side, my left hands will feel numb "asleep" for less than 5 mins. is it normal?

A member asked:

Is it normal to lose feeling in your arms and hands ? it wakes me up about 2-4 times at night when i'm asleep should i be concerned ? i'm 23

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Every time i go to sleep my arm and hand falls asleep and my hand swelled up and hurts do bad it wakes me up and when i wake up i can't even close my hand what is it?

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The tip of my pointer finger will not wake up and im worried. my hand falls asleep when i sleep on side due to new mattress. pinched nerve ?

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