Question 1

why do my fingers fall asleep as i hold onto a ps2 controller?

Accepted Answer

Carpal tunnel or uln: You are probably having some compression of the nerves in your wrist (carpal tunnel) or in your elbow area (ulnar neuropathy) from the excessive use of your fingers/hands and bending of your elbows. If it causes bothersome symptoms, stop it. Consult your doc before it gets too severe. Good luck.

Question 2

why do my fingers fall asleep sometimes, especially at night? is it because of bad circulation?

Accepted Answer

No: It's because you're compressing a nerve - it has nothing to do with circulation. Your hands have a dual and rich vascular supply and are relatively immune to atherosclerosis.

Question 3

my fingers fall asleep often, what could it be?

Accepted Answer

See below: Most common cause would be carpal tunnel syndrome which is a condition in which the median nerve gets compressed at the wrist. It causes numbness, achiness in the hand and in the thumb, index and middle finger. A condition called cubital tunnel at the elbow causes numbness and tingling in the 4th and 5th fingers. Also problems in the neck can cause symptoms in the hand like this.

Question 4

every night my fingers fall asleep. what could this be?

Accepted Answer

Keep elbows straight: Try keeping your elbows straight and if it still happens, it would be time to see your doctor.

Question 5

hello, i am experiencing numbness in my fingers and this feeling like i want to fall asleep.

Accepted Answer

Numbness: If you feel the same ever after getting some rest then consult a physician. Good luck.

Question 6

is it normal for your hands/fingers to fall asleep when texting/on your phone? i'm a teenager and am on my ipod quite a bit. if so, what causes it?

Accepted Answer

No: It is not normal for your hand to fall asleep.  This sounds like carpal tunnel. I would see a hand surgeon for an evaluation.

Question 7

why from my elbow down into my middle finger to my pinkie fall asleep so easily and only in my left arm?

Accepted Answer

Ulnar nerve: The ulnar nerve supplying the little finger and half the ring finger can become compressed at the cubital tunnel along the medial elbow causing numbness. This is the most likely problem. Involvement of the middle finger raises questions. Seek care with a hand surgeon or neurologist.

Question 8

my right arm, wrist and finger fall asleep at random times, usually 2 or 3 times a day accompanied by finger and elbow pain. what could be the issue?

Accepted Answer

Neurologist: Most likely there is a nerve entrapment which could be in the elbow, wrist or possibly the neck area. An orthopedic surgeon or a neurologist would be best qualified to examine you but an EMG( elelectromyogram) May be needed to pinpoint the area of nerve entrapment and xrays and/or MRI May also be ordered.

Question 9

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?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 10

limbs easily fall asleep after leaning on them. pinky and ring fingers lock up while sleeping. is this bad or am i being paranoid? drinl plenty water.

Accepted Answer

Trigger finger: Generally, locking of the fingers or thumbs are caused by trigger fingers.  This is a benign condition in which the tendon becomes entrapped around a structure called the A1 pulley.  If this is painful, an injection or surgery can improve the symptoms.  If this is not painful, you can live with this as long as you have full range of motion and full function.  Anti-inflammatory meds, finger splint

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Why do my fingers fall asleep

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Why do my fingers fall asleep as i hold onto a ps2 controller?

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Why do my fingers fall asleep sometimes, especially at night? is it because of bad circulation?

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My fingers fall asleep often, what could it be?

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Every night my fingers fall asleep. what could this be?

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Hello, i am experiencing numbness in my fingers and this feeling like i want to fall asleep.

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Is it normal for your hands/fingers to fall asleep when texting/on your phone? i'm a teenager and am on my ipod quite a bit. if so, what causes it?

A member asked:

Why from my elbow down into my middle finger to my pinkie fall asleep so easily and only in my left arm?

A member asked:

My right arm, wrist and finger fall asleep at random times, usually 2 or 3 times a day accompanied by finger and elbow pain. what could be the issue?

A member asked:

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?

A member asked:

Limbs easily fall asleep after leaning on them. pinky and ring fingers lock up while sleeping. is this bad or am i being paranoid? drinl plenty water.

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