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Numbness and weakness in my hands while laying down to sleep. fine when in upright position. likely cause?
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Multiple potential : Symptoms could be due to 1.Carpel tunnel syndrome . 2. Cervical root irritation 3.Cervical rib syndrome should see your md for evaluation.
Answered 8/1/2013
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Numbness both hands: A cervical cord lesion should be ruled out. Mri of the cervical spine will be recommended by the consulting physician. The possibility of a more distal pathology such as those involving the medial (carpal tunnel), radial and ulnar nerves is entertained. However, the latter condition behooves one to rule out a cervical cord lesion/myelopathy. Pe, MRI c/s, emg/ncv to start with. Good luck.
Answered 6/10/2014
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