Question 1

why do my arms and hands keep falling asleep? could this be something serious?

Accepted Answer

Paresthesias: Tingling of the arms and hands can be something potentially serious. Compression in the cervical spine area from lifting, carrying bags, or injury can put pressure on the nerves radiating from the neck. The nerves beyond the pressure do not react normally and fire erratically causing the tingling or paresthesia. If it is short-lived/ resolves, monitor it. If it becomes more persistent md review.

Question 2

what could cause my arms and hands to be falling asleep a lot?

Accepted Answer

See below: It could be something as simple as hyperventilation, but more serious conditions are possible too.  Make an appointment to see your doctor to discuss these issues.

Question 3

my hands keep falling asleep while i'm sleeping, even when i'm laying flat on my back with nothing pinching my arms or hands. now my knuckles hurt. ?

Accepted Answer

Neuropathy: Can be B12 deficiency.....common. Carpal tunnel......next in order. Ulnar nerve anomaly....less common.

Question 4

how long should i wait to see the dr i did something to my neck the other day now my hands and arms are falling asleep?

Accepted Answer

Do not wait: Your symptoms are of concern for a nerve root injury in your spine.

Question 5

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 6

45/f. arm & hand pain while sleeping. also wake up w/ arms tingling from arms falling asleep during night. pain also wakes me up at night. ?

Accepted Answer

Possible Carpal Tun: There are other possibilities, but the most likely cause for your symptoms is carpal tunnel syndrome. This is the result of compression of the median nerves at the wrists and it is common for people to wake up to "shake out the numbness."  i would recommend that you see a neurologist, but while you are waiting you can ice the wrists, try otc ibuprofen, and buy carpal tunnel splints for nighttime.

Question 7

my hands (90% my right hand and 10% my left hand) falls asleep while i sleep. it happens even if i keep my arms straight or bent during the night.

Accepted Answer

See ortho: You need to consult an orthopedic surgeon about this I would guess that carpal tunnel syndrome would be one of the possibilities. The problem is likely at the wrists.

Question 8

my mom's hands keep falling asleep out of no where she is 47 what could be causing this?

Accepted Answer

Nerve impingement: she is having some sort of nerve impingement.  Depending on which part of the hand is going numb.  She needs to see her physician and be evaluated so that the proper tests and referrals can be made.

Question 9

i'm 41 and i keep getting short of breath and when that happens my heart rate seems to be rapid. i also for a few weeks my hands keep falling asleep?

Accepted Answer

Get seen ,examined: Shortness of breath can have numerous exclamation such as a cardiac abnormality  or pulmonary/lung abnormality; A heart rate that feels abnormal also called palpitations can be related to a heart rhythm iabnormalty, hAnd falling asleep can be related to either a nerve or blood vessel problem. First step is to get examined and you may benefit from further cardiac or lung testing ,depending on exam

Question 10

am feeling my heartbeat in my legs and arms very strongly. it s keeping me from falling asleep. ..what could this possibly be?

Accepted Answer

High blood pressure: monitor your BP and heart rate and its regularity.  If normal, try breathing exercises and simple meditation

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Why do my arms and hands keep falling asleep Could this be something serious

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What could cause my arms and hands to be falling asleep a lot?

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My hands keep falling asleep while i'm sleeping, even when i'm laying flat on my back with nothing pinching my arms or hands. now my knuckles hurt. ?

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How long should i wait to see the dr i did something to my neck the other day now my hands and arms are falling asleep?

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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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45/f. arm & hand pain while sleeping. also wake up w/ arms tingling from arms falling asleep during night. pain also wakes me up at night. ?

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My hands (90% my right hand and 10% my left hand) falls asleep while i sleep. it happens even if i keep my arms straight or bent during the night.

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My mom's hands keep falling asleep out of no where she is 47 what could be causing this?

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I'm 41 and i keep getting short of breath and when that happens my heart rate seems to be rapid. i also for a few weeks my hands keep falling asleep?

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Am feeling my heartbeat in my legs and arms very strongly. it s keeping me from falling asleep. ..what could this possibly be?

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