Question 1

why do i feel the constant need to flex my wrists and ankles? my ankles and wrists feel numb but painful at the same time, its like when you stretch in the morning but it never goes away?

Accepted Answer

: You should see your primary care doctor. More details are needed. Is this a neurological problem and or joint problem. Can it be the result of an emotional issue?

Question 2

can my ganglion cyst on my finger be the reason that my wrist feels numb?

Accepted Answer

Yes: The cyst could be impinging on nerve causing numbness.

Question 3

patch on left arm near wrist feels partially numb and doesn't feel much pain, the hair in this spot has almost completely gone. appeared randomly.

Accepted Answer

Hypesthesia: This small patch of numbness and hair loss doesn't sound like anything serious,but if it extends or other areas of numbness,tingling,pins and needles develop, see your physician or a neurologist for evaluation. The small patch may have been a residual of an area of skin inflammation or trauma.

Question 4

i lifted a heavy trash bag and it slipped hurting mi wrist a little bit and now have numbness and tingle.. normal?

Accepted Answer

TENDINITIS : You may have post traumatic tendinitis . I would recommend a wrist brace and Aleve (naproxen) with food for 3-5dys. If it worsens see your doctor for X-ray to R/O a stress fracture.

Question 5

slow onset of wrist pain,  7 out of 10 on flexin. numbness distal to the wrist x 2 weeks.  do you suspect cts? or what other issues?

Accepted Answer

Could be: yes it could be CTS,you need to be examined to verfied the diagnosis.There is a test that is helful in making the diagnosis is called an EMG,need to be order by a physician.

Question 6

i am felling a liittle bit of numbness in my let wrist what can be the possible medical reason for it. its not continous it ocassional.

Accepted Answer

A pinched nerve: very frequently we sleep on our radial nerve and and there is numbness the following morning

Question 7

what does it mean when your right wrist swells and turns numb?

Accepted Answer

CTS vs. trauma: Swelling of one wrist could be carpal tunnel syndrome, if you engage in repetitive wrist movements at work,  On the other hand, it could be trauma, wherein you have injured a muscle or blood vessel and it is swelling against a nerve, causing numbness.  Other possibilities exists but are less likely.  If the condition persists for more than several days, then you need to see your PCP for imaging.

Question 8

what can cause numbness and some minor pain extending from shoulder blade to wrist?

Accepted Answer

Nerve lesion: Carpal tunnel, pinched nerve in neck plexus disease etc. See a neurologist.

Question 9

what if the cyat on your wrist doesn't hurt that much but causes weakness and gets numb?

Accepted Answer

See your doctor: Talk this over with your doctor.  He/she may recommend surgical removal.

Question 10

i am experiencing  wrist pain. the following also describes me: numbness or tingling. what should i do?

Accepted Answer

Carpal: Tunnel syndrome may b your problem. This is usually due to REPETITIVE movements such as those involved in prolonged Computer use. Certain testing an be done by an experienced Hand or Occupational Medicine Specialist....Hope this helps!

Dr Z

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Wrist feels numb

A member asked:

Why do i feel the constant need to flex my wrists and ankles? my ankles and wrists feel numb but painful at the same time, its like when you stretch in the morning but it never goes away?

A member asked:

Can my ganglion cyst on my finger be the reason that my wrist feels numb?

A member asked:

Patch on left arm near wrist feels partially numb and doesn't feel much pain, the hair in this spot has almost completely gone. appeared randomly.

A member asked:

I lifted a heavy trash bag and it slipped hurting mi wrist a little bit and now have numbness and tingle.. normal?

A member asked:

Slow onset of wrist pain, 7 out of 10 on flexin. numbness distal to the wrist x 2 weeks. do you suspect cts? or what other issues?

A member asked:

I am felling a liittle bit of numbness in my let wrist what can be the possible medical reason for it. its not continous it ocassional.

A member asked:

What does it mean when your right wrist swells and turns numb?

A member asked:

What can cause numbness and some minor pain extending from shoulder blade to wrist?

A member asked:

What if the cyat on your wrist doesn't hurt that much but causes weakness and gets numb?

A member asked:

I am experiencing wrist pain. the following also describes me: numbness or tingling. what should i do?

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