i woke up at 2 am and the tips of my fingers were numb. i went back to sleep and i woke up 2 hours later and my entire right hand was numb. i have type 1 diabetes. is this something to worry about? my hand is still nmb
2006-12-09 12:30:56 · 15 answers · asked by teehee311 1 in Health ➔ General Health Care ➔ Other - General Health Care
of course!! what kind of question is this!! ur hand is numb u have diabeties u should be able to put 2 and 2 together... sryy about the meaness
2006-12-09 12:33:25 · answer #1 · answered by jackylegs 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Is it possible you were sleeping on your hand or something? That could be a simple solution...
However..
People with diabetes can, over time, have damage to nerves throughout the body. Neuropathies lead to numbness and sometimes pain and weakness in the hands, arms, feet, and legs. Problems may also occur in every organ system, including the digestive tract, heart, and sex organs. People with diabetes can develop nerve problems at any time, but the longer a person has diabetes, the greater the risk.
2006-12-09 12:35:51 · answer #2 · answered by angie 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Generally it's normal to be stressed out and have your heart racing, however, if it persists for a length of time ( more than 10-15 minutes ) you should consult a health professional. If your heart pumps too fast your brain will get too much oxygen and you may feel light headed and even pass out. Nothing to be too alarmed about, but make sure you keep it in check.
2016-03-29 01:24:06 · answer #3 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
do you test your sugar with a a test kit on a regular basis, and what was the last thing that you ate and how long ago was it.
if you missed a meal it would be enough to throw your sugar off.
if over the next little while the numbness works up your arm, don't hesitate call your doctor or the hospital to inquire about it.
just don't panic, it may be something else altogether.
2006-12-09 12:43:44 · answer #4 · answered by CRSTLDRGN 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's a weekend and really hard to see a doctor. Call the nearest pharmacy, or go to a pharmacy directly and ask a pharmacist, they can give you at least a better answer than yahoo until you can contact a real doctor. Try not to sleep on your hands, leave them as free as you can.
2006-12-09 12:35:10 · answer #5 · answered by LumiereLady 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My fiance was having problems with his hands getting tingly and it was Carpel tunnel. I don't know a lot about diabetes, but I do know that it affects blood flow. Definately call your doctor, but if you do any sort of work with your hands (including most jobs, typing, running a cash register, etc) you should talk about that with your doc as well! Good luck!
2006-12-09 13:10:32 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You may have just been sleeping the wrong way, or on your hand, but i would go to doctor to be sure, you would not want to risk amputation if it is diabetes related and goes on too long
2006-12-09 12:32:42 · answer #7 · answered by ShellBell 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Always, always go to a doctor if you are experiencing numbness. It could be your disks in your spine pinching off nerves. It could be a number of things. Go to the nearest telephone, and call your urgent care department, and go in. Or call your doctor, or call the nurse-line. They will all send you in to the doctor.
2006-12-09 12:34:31 · answer #8 · answered by faith2u 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well hmm it might just be a blood circulation problem i would try moving around.. is your blood sugar alrite ??? If your super worried call the E.R.
2006-12-09 12:33:50 · answer #9 · answered by clash53105 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Get off the internet and go to the emergency room (if you have already tried to contact your PHP and gotten his advice.
It sounds like something in your neck is bothering you do you remember doing anything at all that might have disburbed the area? Did ya twist your head really hard trying to see something?
LOL
....................think about it....................
2006-12-09 15:55:16 · answer #10 · answered by MsEagleTX 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋