It is probably because i was sleeping on it and blood doesn't circulate though my hand, but i get so fu***** scared when it happens. If i sleep on it for a long time, will there be serious consequences??
2007-05-23 16:51:07 · 9 answers · asked by cyndi 2 in Health ➔ General Health Care ➔ Other - General Health Care
what i really want 2 know if there will be any serious consequences if i sleep on it too long??
2007-05-23 17:00:34 · update #1
I have or had exactly what you do.
It's called Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Read about the facts here -
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Carpal_tunnel_syndrome
I got it bad when i was pregnant last time, even has to wear a light split on my hand to keep it straight - this helped alot and you get used to it.
The day I had bubs it suddenly disappeared.
There is a medical surgical treatment for it - read up more about it
NO serious consequences for sleeping on it TOO long, because what you have it can happen after seconds sleeping on it or hours. The above site is good - I urge you to read it - it explains ALOT and treatments are available.
You don't need to put up with it .... I don't know about you but when that pins-in-needles really sets in it can hurt!
2007-05-23 17:01:04 · answer #1 · answered by • Koala • uʍop ɹǝpun 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
if this only happens to you when you sleep then it is more than likely just because you slept on it to long and if that is the cause then, no, there will not be any consequences from that. It happens to lots of people. When I sleep on a couch or a cramped place it happens to me all the time. I was scared the first few times too. However, if this happens to you while awake then it is probably something else and you might want to see a doctor.
Hope I could help you.
2007-05-23 17:09:37 · answer #2 · answered by raven_geisha 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Every time you wake up change sides or positions to restore the blood circulation. A male nurse once told he that one of his main tasks is to go around the hospital and change patients sleeping positions if they are not capable of doing it themselves. Not changing your sleeping positions can lead to bed sores and cramps. Reduced circulation for long periods should be avoided to be on the safe side. Better be safe than sorry.
2007-05-26 16:11:57 · answer #3 · answered by Susan Yarrawonga 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
if it happens too much, maybe you suffer from the syndrome of karpal tunnel or something like that. It happens to me too and the doctor says it could be you are putting too much weight on your hands, or too much time in the computer. Try not too use your hands too much, and you better ask a doctor...they might give you something for your hands so you dont move them a lot while you are sleeping, take care and good luck
2007-05-23 17:01:37 · answer #4 · answered by Andres 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Oh, that happens to me alot too. Mine is caused from a pinched nerve in my shoulder blade. The numbness goes clear down my arm into my hand. I'm forever asking my hubby to rub it out but it always finds it's way back.
2007-05-23 17:10:15 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
its either due to u sleeping on it or the way u sleep u pinch nerves in your spinal cord which cuases the numbness so try sleeping in a different position
2007-05-23 16:56:02 · answer #6 · answered by bookywentweeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i do that all the time, and usually its my whole arm not just my hand. And as long as it doesnt persist too much, you shouldnt be too worried.
Personally, I like the feeling.....it tingles when you try to "wake it up" ;)
2007-05-23 17:01:55 · answer #7 · answered by bravestdawg101 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have the same problem, went to the dr. had MRI. was told
i have dengerative disks in neck and nerves are being pinched in spinal area
2007-05-23 17:30:36 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
enjoy it, relax and know its gonna happen
2007-05-23 16:58:32 · answer #9 · answered by sam hill 4 · 0⤊ 2⤋