I woke yesterday morning with the phone ringing and was unable to pick it up and answer it. Occasionally just one hand will "go to sleep" while doing a variety of activities. I also have had a tingling sensation in my feet and legs while laying down. Should I visit my doctor?
2006-12-14 00:03:46 · 9 answers · asked by lisa k 1 in Health ➔ General Health Care ➔ Pain & Pain Management
If you are on any medications, check and see if tingling or numbness is a side effect of that first. If not, definitely see a Dr.
As for your hands going to sleep even while doing activities, it could be carpal tunnel or some slight nerve damage.I have both and it was diagnosed with extensive testing from a neurologist.
Talk to your Dr. about that possiblility.
Also, ask them to do a blood test for a potassium count. Low potassium can cause problems including tingling, numbness or even temporary paralysis(usually starting with the legs) My husband will become paralysed for hours at a time due to a drop in potassium. It can be serious.
Good Luck!
2006-12-14 00:19:57 · answer #1 · answered by Jen 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Go see your doctor. Also your age can be a factor. Sounds like there may be an issue with blood circulation; or it could be symptoms of something else.
How long has this been going on? Was it only on one occasion? Since I am not a medical doctor I would suggest that you go see one.
Good luck and I hope everything works out fine for you.
2006-12-14 00:19:58 · answer #2 · answered by dymps 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Numbness and tingling can be a sign of an impending stroke. Get tests done. Do not let the doc fob you off. In the meantime, eat 1/2 an aspirin every day
2016-09-12 23:13:43 · answer #3 · answered by spot a 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Might be multiple sclerosis. Usually MS is diagnosed with 2 or more symptoms at the same time. See a neurologist. Don't worry - there are medications for tingling & weakness to help you; but no cure.
2006-12-14 01:13:14 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Unless you were sleeping on your hands or somehow manipulating blood flow with the position of your limbs. I would see a doctor immediately.
2006-12-14 00:06:34 · answer #5 · answered by Atrain 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Any time you don't have the answer to your health problems go see a doctor. You never know and it's always better to be safe than sorry.
2006-12-14 00:10:29 · answer #6 · answered by Jamie 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Better if you consult a Doctor cause numbness is not something fun ..
2016-05-24 01:20:35 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
sounds like your circulation is off for some reason, yes make an appointment.
2006-12-14 00:06:46 · answer #8 · answered by Tapestry6 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yeah i would go and see a doctor just in case, probably nothing serious though.
2006-12-14 00:12:24 · answer #9 · answered by togs 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋