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My hands fall asleep all the time even while i am driving my car?

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Carpal tunnel: Hands falling asleep could be carpal tunnel syndrome which classically wakes patients up at night. They shake their hands to get the feeling back. Conservatively treat with wrist splints. See a neurologist and make sure it's not a manifestation of cervical spine stenosis causing pressure on your nerves. Surgical management for carpal tunnel is an option once all other modalities fail.

Answered 10/4/2016

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Carpal Tunnel: The most common symptoms of carpal tunnel syndrome, a nerve compression at the wrist, are numbness and tingling at night, when you awaken, when driving, when holding a phone to your ear, when brushing your hair, and others. I recommend careful evaluation by a hand surgeon who can help you get an accurate diagnosis and treatment to hopefully permanently cure this issue.

Answered 10/23/2017

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Hands fall asleep: A symptom of hands falling asleep normally indicates nerve entrapment. It is common when driving a car or when waking up from bed. Carpal tunnel syndrome is a common cause of this symptom. It is often diagnosed by nerve conduction studies and treated with wrist splints, which are often for sale at drug stores.

Answered 5/23/2016

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