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Question: Why do I wake up with my hands numb. Is there an exercise I should be doing to relieve the tightness and stress I feel in my shoulder area. Last two weeks I have been preparing for a move. Did I pull something. Last night I woke up with a cramp in my ankle area. Am I lacking some nutrient? I have been dieting and try not to eat meat because it causes digestive problems. The only other change is I have added benefiber to my diet to increase my fiber ..would that cause my system to get out of balance.? Thanks!!
Brief Answer:
Not due to benefiber.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for posting your query.
The numbness in the hands is likely to be due to spondylottic changes in the cervical spine causing the nerve root compression.
The stress in the shoulder is also related to cervical changes. Doing neck isometric exercises and shoulder exercises under guidance of a physiotherapist will help. Avoid using a pillow.
The cramp in the ankle area can be due to undue stress or activity. Decreased fluid and electrolyte intake can also cause it. Take some rest and do a hot compress.
Adding Benefiber is not likely to affect all this.
I hope this answers your query.
In case you have additional questions or doubts, you can forward them to me, and I shall be glad to help you out.
Wishing you good health.
Regards.
Dr. Praveen Tayal.
For future query, you can directly approach me through my profile URL http://bit.ly/Dr-Praveen-Tayal
Not due to benefiber.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for posting your query.
The numbness in the hands is likely to be due to spondylottic changes in the cervical spine causing the nerve root compression.
The stress in the shoulder is also related to cervical changes. Doing neck isometric exercises and shoulder exercises under guidance of a physiotherapist will help. Avoid using a pillow.
The cramp in the ankle area can be due to undue stress or activity. Decreased fluid and electrolyte intake can also cause it. Take some rest and do a hot compress.
Adding Benefiber is not likely to affect all this.
I hope this answers your query.
In case you have additional questions or doubts, you can forward them to me, and I shall be glad to help you out.
Wishing you good health.
Regards.
Dr. Praveen Tayal.
For future query, you can directly approach me through my profile URL http://bit.ly/Dr-Praveen-Tayal
Note: For further queries, consult a joint and bone specialist, an Orthopaedic surgeon. Book a Call now.
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