does anyone know why my friends arm from the knuckles on the fingers to her elbow would be numb? she didn't sleep any different and only started about 3 hours ago. she says she feels fine otherwise and just can't understand why it would be numb. any help would be good but no meaness welcome=)
2006-12-12 07:40:26 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ General Health Care ➔ Pain & Pain Management
i should have been more clear it was only the top part of her arm from the knuckles to the elbow. just the TOP side. thanks to all who have answered so far.
2006-12-12 23:22:50 · update #1
also she doesn't work right now and does not have a computer to sit at all day like we do lol. so carpal tunnel is out. =)
2006-12-12 23:24:36 · update #2
There are a couple of posible reasons - the most likely and not uncommon reason is due to a pinched nerve in the arm. Sometimes if you pinch a nerve you can go numb for hours or even a couple of days until the pinched nerve relaxes. If the numbness extends further up her arm or continues more than 1 day she should see a doctor.
2006-12-12 07:44:40 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
I had problems like that a while ago. It was because I was sitting wrong at the computer and sleeping with my arms bent. There is a nerve under your elbo that gets pinched that causes that. Just try real hard to keep it straight (I had to make a cast). and dont lean on it at all while at the computer.
2006-12-12 07:44:11 · answer #2 · answered by bb77blueeyes 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
If she is having true numbness as in she can't feel a pin prick in those areas she needs to see a doc. True numbness would mean that if you or she pricked that arm in the area that is numb she would not be able to feel the pin. If it is just tingly I would just watch it for now but true numbness should be checked out.
2006-12-12 07:43:37 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
numbness is usually a sign of a pinched nerve. If it doesnt go away in 24 hrs, see a doctor.
2006-12-12 07:42:12 · answer #4 · answered by Angel Eve 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sounds a little like carpal tunnel.
2006-12-12 07:42:45 · answer #5 · answered by VirtualElvis 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
pinched nerves maybe. Carpel tunnel. Maybe even a blood clot. She needs to have that checked out by a DR.
2006-12-12 08:06:22 · answer #6 · answered by Angel in KS 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Does she type or do some other repetitious movement all day? It could be carpal tunnel syndrome.
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2006-12-12 07:43:08 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
It could be any number of things. It is probably a circulatory problem. Only a doctor can be sure. It is dangerous for someone to self diagnosis.
2006-12-12 07:51:28 · answer #8 · answered by rae 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
some times that happens to me it just means it is sleeping
it should be fine
2006-12-12 07:43:01 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
i know the answer!!! go to a doctor.
2006-12-12 07:50:42 · answer #10 · answered by happyday to you 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋