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Pain and numbness in right hand at night that keeps me awake and hurts a lot on a lot of medicines and vitamins worried help me almost every night now for the past month i wake up in the middle of the night in agony, to pain throbbing pain in my right ha

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Dr. Jeffrey Wint answered

Specializes in Hand Surgery

Night : Night time tingling and pain can be a sign of carpal tunnel syndrome. However with many medicines there can also be side effects, and a primary care physician is a good starting point. A wrist splint bought at the store and applied to be well fitting9 not tight) can be a good easy non prescription over the counter remedy initially but with pain, talk to a pcp or family doctor. The video below may give more insight.

Answered 7/4/2018

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Dr. Monica Wood answered

Specializes in Hand Surgery

While : While these symptoms are typical of carpal tunnel syndrome, there can be a variety of causes. If you want a simple check, buy any of the over-the-counter "computer" or "carpal tunnel" braces to wear at night. I prefer to straighten the stay (metal part that makes the splint rigid) to a neutral wrist position, with the fingers in line with the forearm, rather than tipping the wrist back where the thumb is in line with the forearm. The straighter splint takes the most pressure off the nerve. If it relieves your symptoms, it's more likely that you have carpal tunnel syndrome. Depending on your age, general health, location of symptoms within the hand, and any motor or sensory loss, there may be other conditions and treatments to consider. Numbness that persists throughout the day or weakness in the hand requires immediate evaluation by a trained hand surgeon.

Answered 10/3/2016

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