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My hands have been tingly(during day, off and on), and for past month, they wake me up everynight because they fall asleep. is this a sign of ms?

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Dr. John Chiu answered

See doctor: These symptoms are not specific for MS. Check with your doctor to find out if you may have carpet tunnel syndrome first.

Answered 8/7/2014

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Dr. Bennett Machanic answered

Unlikely: You more likely have a peripheral nerve issue such as carpal tunnel syndrome. Your primary care physician can track this down.

Dr Cannon and another doctor agreed

Answered 9/6/2014

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A member asked:

My hands have been tingly(during day, off and on), and for past month, they wake me up everynight because they fall asleep. is this a sign of ms?

4 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. John Chiu answered

Dr. Bennett Machanic answered

Dr Cannon and another doctor agreed

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