Question 1

what does ot mean if hands always go numb and is worst while laying down as if somebody is sitting on your arms?

Accepted Answer

Likely nerve: Most common cause is carpal tunnel syndrome, with nerves compressed at wrists, perhaps secondary to keyboarding.  Although might wonder re nerves higher up in arms, this is less likely.  Could wonder about a neck issue (stenosis?), and recommend you see your doctor and perhaps get films of neck.  An EMG study will probably confirm cts.

Question 2

what causes hands to go numb at night?

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A couple of things: Wnat is your sleep position?  Sleeping with the arms over the head, bent at the elbow or other positions can cause the hands to be numb or partially numb.  You may have a neck problem and would depend on the positon of the neck and the type of pillow your have.  I would see your pcp, neurologist or neurosurgeon or orthopedist and get checked out.

Question 3

my hands will go numb ,  what could cause it ?

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Anxiety: When you are stressed, holding your stress in your chest and breathing too shallow and thus too rapidly your carbon dioxide levels change and this hand numbness is a common result. This is about your stress.

Question 4

can extensive drug use cause your hands to go numb?

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Depends: On drug and why is it used.

Question 5

my hands are going numb and its gets hard to move them plus they are really shaky ?

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Carpal Tunnel synd.: In a young woman, they're are very few serious things that can cause these symptoms. Carpal tunnel syndrome is probably the most common, and it is treatable.  See your doctor, a hand specialist, a neurologist, orthopedist, rheumatologist or physiatrist.

Question 6

why does my hand keep going numb?

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Squeezed nerves: Often carpal tunnel syndrome (nerve compressed in wrist) or ulnar nerve entrapment (at the funnybone area) can cause this...It is quite common. Also pinched nerve in the neck area can cause numbness to hands/fingers as well.
It is difficult to accurately tell what you have based on the limited info you provided. Consult doc for an evaluation/treatment. Good luck.

Question 7

my hands go numb all the time should i be concerned?

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It could be : It could be a pinched nerve in your neck affecting your hands or it could be an arthritis in your hands or you could have a diabetic neuropathy.  See your doctor for further evaluation.

Question 8

i hands go numb and tingly randomly ... should i be worried?

Accepted Answer

You may be in: the early stages of Carpel Tunnel Syndrome.Do you use both hands in a repetitive motion for hours a day( like typing or repetitive assembly work)?
The first thing to do to help this is to immobilize your wrists with wrist splints.These are available at most drug stores.C ur doc if symptoms persist.

Question 9

what does it mean if your entire hand randomly goes numb throughout the day?

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Hand numbness: This could be a manifestation of a nerve problem.  The hand is enervated by the median, radial and ulnar nerves.  The median nerve enervates the thumb and little finger and the other nerves the rest.  It is unusual for the whole hand to go numb unless there is a problem higher up in the brachial plexus or spine.  You need a neurological evaluation by a neurologist and X-rays of your spine.

Question 10

hands go numb to easily .  i wake up that way , also when just holding things?

Accepted Answer

Carpal tunnel?: Sounds like carpal tunnel syndrome or other nerve compression are high on the list of possibilities. I suggest that you see a plastic or orthopedic hand surgeon for an exam and more specific diagnosis.

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Can extensive drug use cause your hands to go numb?

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My hands are going numb and its gets hard to move them plus they are really shaky ?

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My hands go numb all the time should i be concerned?

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I hands go numb and tingly randomly ... should i be worried?

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Hands go numb to easily . i wake up that way , also when just holding things?

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