numbness, stiffness and tingling sensation..
By obe212003
@obe212003 (2299)
Philippines
January 12, 2010 11:22am CST
When i woke up this morning, i had a terrible feeling of numbness and tingling sensation in all my fingers of both hands, as well as stiffness. i tried to shake it up so as to waken up the blood circulation that helped quite a bit, but later in the day, constant tolerable pain was present. Any opinion on how to handle this?
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4 responses
@ramos7881 (344)
• United States
13 Jan 10
I have to agree that you need to see a doctor. The first questions that come to my mind is do you have a history of diabetes? Do you spend a lot time doing repetitive tasks? I hope everything goes well for you.
@venshida (4836)
• United States
15 Jan 10
You should seek medical care. If you had said the pain stop during the day, I would of said probably arthritis because I have similar symptoms that diminish later during the day. It might sound like an old cliche, but it is better to be safe than be sorry.
@skysuccess (8858)
• Singapore
24 Jan 10
obe212003,
Honestly, I would prefer that you consult a doctor if this symptom has been persistent as it is just something beyond some circulatory problem. This numbness can also be related to the following medical conditions:
* Carpal Tunnel Syndrome And Tarsal Tunnel Syndrome
* Leprosy
* Multiple Sclerosis
* Peripheral Neuropathy
* Peripheral Vascular Disease
* Pinched Nerve
* Radiculopathy
* Raynaud's Phenomenon
* Shingles
* Thoracic Outlet Syndrome
* Vasculitis
* Blood Vessel Obstruction of Upper Extremity
* Hand Trauma (Injury from Jack Hammer use, etc.)
* Hyperventilation
* Ulnar Nerve Entrapment
So, I just would not want to second guess for your health's well being given the number of related conditions here.
Take care and have a nice day.
@obe212003 (2299)
• Philippines
24 Jan 10
i did.... as suspected rheumatoid arthritis. Thanks for the concern, really appreciate it.
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@skysuccess (8858)
• Singapore
24 Jan 10
obe212003,
I hope that you are managing well since you've already consulted your doctors and personally I would recommend a generous helping of fresh cherries in your diet.
Also, do read up on the Apple Cider Vinegar and Honey cure to assist your health problem.
Take care and all the best.
@obe212003 (2299)
• Philippines
25 Jan 10
okidokie...thanks! for now i'm trying on some massage, heat and some patches {salonpas] on the risk and some old customary recipes recommended by my aunt.. anyways, now it is intermittent not like before when it was consistently bothering me every morning. again, thanks..
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@yogambal_64 (1014)
• India
13 Jan 10
You should do a lot of hand exercise I feel and it is better to check with up with the doctor also. I also used to get it but now since I am doing a lot of hand exercise it has reduced a lot.
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