I notice that I have numbness that runs down my shoulders to my hands when I lay down to go to sleep. Even if Im not laying on my arms or pressing down on them i have numbness even when I lay on my back.
2007-01-01 15:43:53 · 8 answers · asked by xaime11 2 in Health ➔ General Health Care ➔ Other - General Health Care
Yep I have the same problem. Mine is caused by a pinched nerve in my neck. Anything can cause a pinched nerve, even sneezing!! You need to see your doctor for a definitive diagnosis. I would actually start with a chiropractor. Good luck
2007-01-01 15:48:25 · answer #1 · answered by jodi g 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
There are a lot of reasons that could be causing this phenomenon. You could have cervical/ neck problems, thoracic outlet syndrome (TOS), or maybe you are just laying down with to much pillow. The first two conditions you need to go to a doctor and possibly get an X-ray, EMG or MRI to see if there are nerve compressions or vertebrae mechanical dysfunction. The pillow item, is that you need to make sure that when you lay down that your forehead and chin are level. This means that your forehead should not be higher then your chin and vice versa.
The question I have is how old are you and do you have diabetes?
2007-01-01 15:52:27 · answer #2 · answered by Patrick PT 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
yes i do all the time, i have low back problems causing pressure on the sciatic nerve in the spine. you may have something related . the best thing to do is GO to a neurologist to be examined, numbness can also mean the possibility of a stroke. get checked out.
2007-01-01 15:53:35 · answer #3 · answered by ronald r 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have also had this happen. The first time I noticed it was when I was pregnant, so I asked the dr about it and she said it was about being over weight or maybe my carpel tunnel acting up. I don't know if your a woman or if you have carpel tunnel, but these are possibilities
2007-01-01 15:52:06 · answer #4 · answered by Depon 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My husband experiences the same thing and it is a result of a pinched nerve in his back . Try a chiropractor for a realignment of your spine .
2007-01-01 15:49:58 · answer #5 · answered by iambettyboop 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes, but it comes back. My first night in boot camp my dog tags were in my armpit and the next morning I'm trying to do all the boot camp "chores" with a gimp arm.
2016-03-16 05:08:31 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
i have poor circulation and my hands, arms, and shoulders go numb.you need to check with a doctor.
2007-01-01 15:48:58 · answer #7 · answered by Kathy 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't know. I'd talk to a doctor right away. You can look it up at WebMD.com too.
2007-01-01 15:46:15 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
sounds like carpal tunnel (sp?) to me but if its in ur shoulders thats a different story. im not sure honestly. sorry i cnat really help.
2007-01-01 15:45:46 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
everynight of the week.. i hate it but what can you do.. probably been on the computer too long i get this alot and its kind of weird ,but wife does too so its pretty normal.. next time you are at your doctor ask him but i bet you he will say its the same.. normal
2007-01-01 15:53:44 · answer #10 · answered by Michael F 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋