I awaken several times a night with both or one arm asleep. They are tingling and numb, but hurt really bad. What could be the problem?
2007-03-02 17:17:24 · 12 answers · asked by dpeeeee 1 in Health ➔ General Health Care ➔ Pain & Pain Management
You may have a neurological or nerve problem-- it could even stem from your neck.
Have a doctor check you out.
2007-03-02 17:25:08 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Could be due to the way you are sleeping - you are positioned in such a way so as to cut off circulation. This happens to me and I hate it! It is such an awful feeling to have a numb arm...I usually toss it over the side of the bed and can feel the blood run back through it. Knowing that when my arm goes that numb it could be chopped off with an axe and I wouldn't feel it really creeps me out!
2007-03-02 17:24:26 · answer #2 · answered by Star 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I incredibly have a similar difficulty and that i'm no longer dozing on applicable of my arm whilst this happens. style of a million/2 on my decrease back and a million/2 on my ingredient whilst the arm (applicable or left) will circulate numb and tingly. it incredibly is handed off earlier over the years yet its getting worse. I incredibly have decrease applicable sciatic harm and it has gotten worse over the years. i've got additionally been in 3 rear end motor vehicle injuries years in the past that led to harm to my neck and that's gotten worse as i grow previous. additionally calcium deposits and bone spurs in left and correct shoulder. So could I see a doctor or basically chalk it as much as previous age (sixty 8) final Sept., 2013.
2016-12-14 09:28:21 · answer #3 · answered by kulpa 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It could be you have fallen asleep on top of them but it is more likely that you may have carpal tunnel syndrome. Read about it and buy some hand splints in a pharmacy that you can sleep in. they are called c-o-c-k up splints. They keep your hand and wrist in a neutral position and if the problem is carpal tunnel, they will usually help. If not you could explore other possibilities such as nerve impingement, which might be helped by chiropractic treatments or massage.
2007-03-02 17:24:45 · answer #4 · answered by Mr. CoCo 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You are keeping both your arms raised up while sleeping. This is what is causing the nerve's electric supply blocked.Remember the" hands up" command of the police man. This makes your arms weak temporarily. Use a pillow and prevent your arms from going beahind your head.
2007-03-02 20:09:50 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You are cutting of circulation to your ams in your sleep. First make sure the pillow you sleep on is not to high. Then go to the doctor to make sure you don't have a pinched nerve or something that causing it.
2007-03-02 17:25:18 · answer #6 · answered by vampire_kitti 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You're either sleeping on your stomach with your arms underneath you therefore they would "fall asleep" or you have poor circulation which I would get checked out by your doctor as it could lead to heart attack or stroke if it's a bloodclot of sorts.
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2007-03-03 04:40:27 · answer #7 · answered by friskymisty01 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sounds like poor circulation. You might really need to seek medical attention. Not right this minute unless this is a new thing that just started, but as soon as you can.
2007-03-02 17:20:53 · answer #8 · answered by raven_geisha 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
This may sound stupid but do you sleep with your hands under your pillow or behind your head. If you keep your hands back over your head, it is really easy to cut your circulation
2007-03-02 17:30:21 · answer #9 · answered by Scott 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It may be a cervical disc problem. You should probably see your doctor. X-rays *may* show something, but more than likely you'll need an MRI to diagnose properly.
Michelle
2007-03-02 17:44:40 · answer #10 · answered by Michelle L 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋