Question 1

why do my hands cramp up? i heard it was carpopedal spasms

Accepted Answer

Hyperventilation: Carpopedal spasms happen with low ionized calcium in the blood, usually when people hyperventilate from anxiety.  These spasms are brief, and you also have tingling around the mouth and lightheadedness. If you don't seem to be hyperventilating, and the spasms are prolonged, carpal tunnel syndrome is common.  There are rare neurological diseases as well.

Question 2

why do my hands cramp when i sleep?

Accepted Answer

Sleep position: This can be caused by your sleep position pinching a nerve.  Try to change how you position you hand and arms.  Hope this helps.

Question 3

why do my hands cramp in the night while sleeping ?

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Postural: This may be related to the postion that you sleep in. Or it could be a pinched nerve.  
Do you have any other symptoms or mucles pains? You doctor or a chiropractor can help determine what is going on.

Question 4

what makes your hands cramp up?

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Variable: Medication,  imbalance of electrolytes, dehydration, tetany to list a few. Get seen.

Question 5

my hands often cramp or spasm when i'm working or doing daily things and it's been going on for a few years now. i even drop things occasionally. ?

Accepted Answer

Haven't shared age: ...nor your profession but regardless what you describe is not to be ignored. Please consider a Neurology evaluation.

Question 6

hands locking up and severe back cramps?

Accepted Answer

Dehydration?: Electrolyte abnormalities, calcium, sodium etc, dehydration? Celexa (citalopram) can cause hyponatremia as well

Question 7

what can i do about catching cramps in my hands?

Accepted Answer

Neuropathy: Carpal tunnel syndrome is a very common neuropathy or nerve damage, similar to bumping your funny bone. This can be due to compression of median nerve in carpal tunnel. Poorly controlled diabetes as well as some vitamin deficiencies can also cause peripheral neuropathy although more commonly in feet. Go see your family doc who may order a nerve conduction velocity test if diagnosis isn't clear.

Question 8

how come i get cramps in my hands from doing nothing?

Accepted Answer

Need evaluation: There is something going on that needs an examination to figure out.  What kind of job do you have?  Repetative motions?  Any neck or shoulder pain? Any  other symptoms?  See your primary care doctor or a hand specialist for an evaluation.

Question 9

i get terrible cramps in my hands and at times can't even hold objects or open med bottles. they contort my hands and hurt.  what can be wrong?

Accepted Answer

Arthritis: It sounds like typical arthritis, either osteoarthritis or rheumatoid arthritis.  Nsaids like Ibuprofen should help, and you need to take it regularly.  If not better, be seen by your physician.

Question 10

what causes hand cramps?

Accepted Answer

Many causes: Changes in temperature (too hot or too cold), overuse, changes in ph (hyperventilation), trauma are a few of the more common things.

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Why do my hands cramp up? i heard it was carpopedal spasms

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My hands often cramp or spasm when i'm working or doing daily things and it's been going on for a few years now. i even drop things occasionally. ?

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Hands locking up and severe back cramps?

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What can i do about catching cramps in my hands?

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How come i get cramps in my hands from doing nothing?

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I get terrible cramps in my hands and at times can't even hold objects or open med bottles. they contort my hands and hurt. what can be wrong?

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