I have been tested for arthritis this was negative, the pain killers the Dr gave me don't seem to do much. Sometimes it feels like i'm being stabbed all over the hands. My hands don't appear swollen but i do have some swelling on the wrists.
2006-11-11 07:57:13 · 14 answers · asked by Candy 5 in Health ➔ General Health Care ➔ Pain & Pain Management
Sounds like carpal tunnel syndrome, but it's wise to ask your doctor to rule out anything else more sinister.
Many people find it difficult to sleep at night with this due to flexion of the wrists during sleep, which compresses the median nerve at the wrist. Try wearing wrist supports at nighttime, but don't fasten them too tightly! It could take up to 2 weeks for this to feel better at night, so if it doesn't work initially, hang in there and continue to wear them for a couple of weeks.
Let your doctor know if this works or not, as it will help them to diagnose you correctly. As mentioned previously, and EMG nerve test will give a conclusive diagnosis. This test is generally not given at a GP's office. Over the counter pain killers generally do not help nerve pain much.
2006-11-12 09:14:17 · answer #1 · answered by lil sal 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Are you taking medication for anything else? I had the same sensation in my hands/wrists during the night - it woke me up several times. It felt like my skin was on fire, but a cold burning, not hot, if you understand! It went away when I stood up, shook my arms & flexed my fingers. I had also been tested for arthritis and rheumatism - all tests negative. Eventually, after about 12months, a consultant has told me what my GP should have realised all along - I take Levothyroxine for an underactvie thyroid, and the dosage was too high. It's been reduced now, and the hand/wrist pain is almost gone. It certainly doesn't wake me up any more, but I just get a few twinges when I first wake every morning. At least it's bearable now. If you do take other medication, it may be worth checking with your doctor about the possible side-effects?
2006-11-11 08:06:49 · answer #2 · answered by devildriver53 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well it sounds like you do have something wrong with your wrists and hands. Do they fall asleep also. Mine did and they went in ad tested me for arthritis and it came back negative. When it kept on hurting me they found out it was carpel tunnel. They done the surgery and boy what a relief. So just asked to be tested for it.
2006-11-11 10:08:09 · answer #3 · answered by buddy95 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is possible that you may have carpel tunnel syndrome.. I had a similar problem about ten years ago and did the same as you. After suffering for a long time I had a EMG done by neurologist who confirmed that I had severe CTS in my right hand and moderate in my left. I am now taking several medication that have been prescribed by a physician.
2006-11-11 08:53:45 · answer #4 · answered by Kjorkon 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hello Poppy
Please take my advice dear, I have recently have had pains in my hands like you as well as on my feet. This week I have been informed that I am diabetic. The feeling in my hands are like yours stadding pain and they can be sore if I just move then. Please get it checked out at the doctors and a nurse will take a blood sample and sent it to the hospital, you will get a result within the week.
Take care and look after yourself.
theluckyhedgehog xxxx
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2016-04-30 07:07:21 · answer #6 · answered by laurene 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Make sure you aren't sleeping with your hand(s) under your face or pillow that might cut off the circulation.
Check on the carpal tunnel issue. Before jumping into a surgical solution, check on other treatments. I personnally know two people that found relief with vitamin B6. My repeitive motion syndrome responded to rest and anti-inflammatories.
http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/carpal-tunnel-syndrome/CP99999/PAGE=CP00017
2006-11-11 08:08:50 · answer #7 · answered by Ginger/Virginia 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sounds like it could be carpel tunnel. If it is, it can be corrected with surgery. Test for it is simple. They hook up some small electrodes to your hands and administer a mild current. Sort of like when you touch your tongue to a nine volt battery.
2006-11-11 08:00:18 · answer #8 · answered by maxinebootie 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Your describing carpal tunnel syndrome. It happened to me when I was pregnant. It is THE worst pain I've felt besides labor pains. Here's a link
2006-11-11 08:06:20 · answer #9 · answered by A.J. 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It sounds like carpel tunnel,that is what I have Chose not to have surgery at this time,but what does work for me is a carpel tunnel brace ,I wear at nite,i cant sleep without it.it works great no pain in the morning at all.you can buy them at any store like walmart,rite aid,Walgreen's etc..try it.
2006-11-11 08:17:58 · answer #10 · answered by kitty 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋