
Slept Having Hand Below Pillow. Noticed Tingling At 2 Finger Tips. What Is Wrong?

Peripheral neuropathy is a possibility...
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Hi,
I apologize for the late response.
Based on your symptoms, intracranial vascular dysfunction/demylination was the last thing that I had in my mind. I wouldn't have ordered MRI of head as the first set of investigation. Any way since that is done and normal, it rules out central causes. I hope your doctors have also checked your peripheral pulses too.
In my opinion peripheral neuropathy arising due to pinched nerve or metabolic abnormalities is most likely possibility.
I expect your doctors to check your blood sugar, thyroid function, vitamin b12, calcium and vitamin D levels besides routine hemogram. I would also order X-ray and MRI screening of neck. The aforementioned test should provide sufficient clues to isolate the exact cause.
Pressure on nerves and blood vessels secondary to abnormal posture of sleeping can cause numbness and tingling; but the symptoms here improves spontaneously within minutes unless the posture has left behind permanent effect on peripheral nerves. Your doctors can perform nerve conduction tests if the above set of tests are negative to exclude this rare possibility.
As the aforementioned tests are under process, your doctors can start you on vitamin B12 and antioxidant supplements for few weeks.
Discuss with your treating doctor and keep me updated.
Regards


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