Question 1

why do my hands cramp when i sleep?

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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 2

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 3

my hand cramps up when i'm sleeping, why?

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Hand cramps sleeping: Brain disorder
chronic kidney disease and dialysis
damage to a single nerve or nerve group (mononeuropathy) or multiple nerves (polyneuropathy) that are connected to muscles
dehydration (not having enough fluids in your body)
peripheral neuropathy., decreased mg, calcium, vitamin d. Please see you doctor.
Refer to: www.Healthcentral.Com and type in hand and foot spasms.

Question 4

what is a cramp, i  usually have on my fingers both left and right hands , wich ever side i sleep on.

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CRAMPS FINGERS: Fingers you sleep on becomes numb with painful cramps  due to prolonged pressure.

Question 5

for the last three nights i have been having cramping of my both hands during sleep. i have been being drinking water which is not helping?

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Get examined: and checked for low levels of potassium, magnesium and calcium.

Question 6

numbness n cramping on my right hand n finger  since last few yrs can't sleep at night specially it  pains a lot the hand  becomes rock solid sometimes?

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NERVE PINCHING: Your description could well  be c/w carpal tunnel syndrome, nerve compression at the wrist.  However, might wonder about a primary joint problem or even early arthritis, as part of the problem.  Get examined, have various tests, maybe an emg.

Question 7

mostly during sleep, cramp like pain from my chest to elbows to arms then pins n needles in hands til i adjust. mydr advised epicondylitis.... is it?

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Seems unlikely: Lateral epicondylitis (tennis elbow) should not cause chest pain or numbness. It causes elbow and forearm pain. Consider seeing a 2nd doctor for another opinion.

Question 8

prednisone having severe sweating day and night, cramps in legs feet and hands and extreme fatigue but having a hard time sleeping. how can i deal w/?

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Common side effects: Unfortunately, those are all common side effects of steroids, especially if you are on high doses and/or taking it for an extended period of time.  Taking it as early in the day as possible may help with the insomnia. Have your potassium checked if you continue having cramps, as steroids can deplete potassium. The sweating....Check w/your dr...Maybe decrease dose, alternating days if possible.....

Question 9

hi, my doctor has me on the following medications, levothyroxine because i have no thyroid, clonzepam to help me sleep, atorvastatin 80mg. lisinopril10mg, diltiazem 180mg would these cause cramping in my legs and hands, i take coq10 cramping is worse?

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: Atorvastatin is the most likely one of these medicines to cause cramping in your legs and hands. Taking CoQ10 average 200 mg a day can decrease the muscle cramps and aching from atorvastatin another statin trade medicines. Consult with your primary care physician before changing treatment.

Question 10

when i pms i get cramps on my right hand/fingers. when i'm about to fall asleep i get cramps and i get waken up by something from chest. i can't example it but as if my heart was beating fast or i was too low i'm really not sure.

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Evaluation: Hand cramping during sleep may be sign of carpal tunnel syndrome. It is hard to understand exactly what you are describing with your chest pain while sleeping. Consider a Healthtap  virtual visit with one of our excellent primary care doctors who can take a detailed personal history and help suggest some options for evaluation.

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Why do my hands cramp in the night while sleeping ?

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My hand cramps up when i'm sleeping, why?

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What is a cramp, i usually have on my fingers both left and right hands , wich ever side i sleep on.

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For the last three nights i have been having cramping of my both hands during sleep. i have been being drinking water which is not helping?

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Numbness n cramping on my right hand n finger since last few yrs can't sleep at night specially it pains a lot the hand becomes rock solid sometimes?

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Mostly during sleep, cramp like pain from my chest to elbows to arms then pins n needles in hands til i adjust. mydr advised epicondylitis.... is it?

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Prednisone having severe sweating day and night, cramps in legs feet and hands and extreme fatigue but having a hard time sleeping. how can i deal w/?

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Hi, my doctor has me on the following medications, levothyroxine because i have no thyroid, clonzepam to help me sleep, atorvastatin 80mg. lisinopril10mg, diltiazem 180mg would these cause cramping in my legs and hands, i take coq10 cramping is worse?

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When i pms i get cramps on my right hand/fingers. when i'm about to fall asleep i get cramps and i get waken up by something from chest. i can't example it but as if my heart was beating fast or i was too low i'm really not sure.

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