My hand is is sleep?

Question

Where did the phrase my hand is sleep or my foot is asleep come from? How does that happen?

Answer 1

OOH! That 'pins and needles' feeling you get in your foot when you've sat on your leg too long! I hate that, don't you? I suppose it's 'asleep' because until the circulation comes back, it's somewhat unresponsive, much like a person who is asleep!

Answer 2

its a pinched nerve In some cases, rocking the head from side to side will painlessly remove the "pins and needles" sensation in less than a minute. A tingly hand or arm is often the result of compression in the bundle of nerves in your neck. Loosening the neck muscles releases the pressure. Compressed nerves lower in the body govern the feet, and standing up and walking around will typically relieve the sensation.
Chronic paresthesia indicates a problem with the functioning of nerve cells, or neurons. This malfunction, which is especially common in older individuals, is often the result of poor circulation in the limbs (such as in peripheral vascular disease), or may be caused by atherosclerosis—the build up of plaque on artery walls. Without a proper supply of blood and nutrients, nerve cells can no longer adequately send signals to the brain. Because of this, paresthesia is also a symptom of vitamin deficiency and malnutrition, as well as metabolic disorders like diabetes and hypothyroidism.

Irritation to the nerve can also come from inflammation to the surrounding tissue. Joint conditions such as rheumatoid arthritis and carpal tunnel syndrome are common sources of paresthesia.

Another cause of paresthesia, however, may be direct damage to the nerves themselves, or neuropathy, which can stem from injury or infection such as Lyme disease, or which may be indicative of a current neurological disorder. Chronic paresthesia can sometimes be symptomatic of serious conditions, such as a transient ischemic attack, a brain tumor, motor neurone disease, or autoimmune disorders like multiple sclerosis or lupus erythematosus. A diagnostic evaluation by a doctor is necessary to rule these out.

Answer 3

I trust the guy who suggested Carpal Tunnel Syndrome as I genuinely have this occasion additionally. So greater effective see a physician as faster as conceivable for extra verify up. i'm seeing a physician too and perchance the injection that he utilized to me is like "corticosteroid injection" as what I observed on the cyber web because of the fact the language we use right that isn't any longer English. 3 years till now I had an irritation of a tendon (tendinitis) no longer so particular in English yet something like that. replaced into on rehabilitation for one 12 months the two utilising electric powered rubdown, laser, injection and drug prescribed by utilising the surgeon. although i'm no longer feeling the intense soreness anymore, however the numbness of my palms nevertheless remains. and that i'm nevertheless utilising my very own on hand electric powered rubdown i bought and positioned poultice whilst sleep (from the wellbeing midsection). rubdown my palms interior the nice and snug bathtub for the period of my bathtub. rubdown my total physique with my rubdown chair additionally. I nevertheless could see my surgeon as quickly as in a month too.

Answer 4

This happens because the blood flow to that body paryt has been shut off, usually from laying or sitting on it. Try walking on a leg or foot that is asleep and you will find out why they say it's "asleep".

Answer 5

Parts of your brain fall asleep at a time, thats why there is deep sleep and light sleep. The parts of your brain controlling or monitoring the feeling in your hand or legs can be asleep while you are still awake making it feel different..and so people say there leg is asleep..something like that.

Answer 6

When your hands or feet "fall asleep" it is the result of a loss of blood flow to that particular limb. Thats how it happens... as for where it came from? I haven't the foggiest.

Answer 7

jesus coined the phrase, just b4 they hammered the 2nd nail.

Answer 8

WAKE FOR KEY BOARD...

Answer 9

i was also eager to that question