A member asked:

Why do my hands get tingly and stiff upon standing and fingers get straight, thumb straight and pushed in. sometimes in forearms every time i stand up?

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Needs evaluation: Sounds concerning for some cervical canal narrowing that worsens if you stand and extend your neck. A cervical MRI can assess for any spinal cord/canal concerns. If you are nervous or hyperventilating, that may play a role also. Neck pain, and hand numbness after a night of sleeping raises more concern for your neck being the source.

Answered 9/23/2016

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Dr. Daniel Mass answered

Specializes in Orthopedic Surgery

Intrinsic spasm: This sounds like an intrinsic spasm. This is usually caused by irritation of the ulnar nerve at the elbow. But your occurs with standing so i would be examined for a lower cervical disk.

Answered 4/7/2017

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