My left hand has been in a constant state of numbness. It's similar to the "pins and needles" feeling you get when a part of your body falls asleep. Except it is milder. I didn't think it would be too serious, but it has become quite a nuisance over the past few days. I first noticed it when I rested my head on my arm for about an hour. But the feeling hasn't gone away. The worst part is that it has had a bit of an effect on my left hand's dexterity like when I tried to play the piano, my left couldn't keep up with the right like it could before.
PS: My hand isn't a different colour nor a different temperature from normal.
any help would be greatly appreciated!
2007-07-24 09:01:58 · 9 answers · asked by rlrijvf 2 in Health ➔ Other - Health
im no doctor so first get yourself cleared from cardiovascular stuff
it sounds like thoracic outlet syndrome or a pinched nerve
after you talk to your dr inquire about b6 and anti inflaitorys
from a nutrition standpoint do not elimnate vitamin c from your diet but make sure you take more mg's of b6 than vitamin c .
go with the lowest possible dose to achive this and talk to your dr about it .
get a massage , physical therapy or go see a dr of chiropractic
2007-07-24 09:09:26 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You could possibly have a problem with circulation. My advice is to watch it for a while and maybe try constrast baths. A contrast bath is when you fill two buckets full with freezing cold water with ice in it and extremly hott water. Keep your hand in the cold for 1 minute and then in the hott for 4 minutes. Do this for about a half an hour. If your condition persists for more than a week after starting this treatment go to the doctor and get it looked at. Best of Luck to you!
2007-07-24 09:07:06 · answer #2 · answered by goldsk8er_05 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sounds like a nerve problem.
I'd go to a doctor if I were you, especially since you play the piano.
2007-07-24 09:05:55 · answer #3 · answered by Sean 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
That means you hold your hand side ways smack it against your chest a few times and make weird groans and try to bite your ear. LoL
sorry,it's just sleep like how if you sit on your foot or leg for a while.It will stop eventually.
2007-07-24 09:08:41 · answer #4 · answered by wooda 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Usually thats a sign of heart attacks so go to your doctor and get checked out. good luck!
2007-07-24 09:08:26 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Possibly carpal tunnel syndrome. Check with your doctor.
2007-07-24 09:06:32 · answer #6 · answered by margarita 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sounds like a pinched nerve. take anti-inflamitories.
2007-07-24 09:05:34 · answer #7 · answered by dan l 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
sounds like a pinched nerve. either see a chiropractor or see your doctor for a muscle relaxer.
2007-07-24 09:04:46 · answer #8 · answered by medicmicki67 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you could have a pinched nerve
2007-07-24 09:05:19 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋