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What Causes Numbness And Tingling Sensation On The Hands?

Posted on Tue, 28 Apr 2015

Question: I have numbness and tingling when I fall asleep its like the blood flow to my hands his blocked I have to get up and walk during night to get feeling back in hands sometimes when I am awake also hands tingle while sitting

Answered by Dr. Dr. Naveen Kumar Sharma (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
It can be cervical spondylitis

Detailed Answer:
Hello,
I have studied your case and I think that you are having cervical spondylitis. In this condition there is nerve compression in the spine and that causes pain and tingling and numbness in shoulder and hand. To confirm this diagnosis you will need MRI.
I would like to suggest you to follow these stages.
1.Tablet Pregabalin and Methylcobalamine tablet daily.
2.Soft cervical collar.
3.Intermittent cervical traction exercises.
4. Avoid using very high pillow.
I hope these steps will help you.:Let me know if there is any other followup questions.
thanks

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Dr. Naveen Kumar Sharma (46 hours later)

DO I NEED A PRESCRIPTION FOR THESES MEDS?
DO I WEAR THE CERVICAL COLLAR DURING SLEEP THIS IS WHEN NUMBNESS
ALWAYS OCCURS ?
DO I HAVE TO LAY COMPLETELY FLAT ?

Answered by Dr. Dr. Naveen Kumar Sharma (53 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
You need prescription for Pregabalin

Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for replying. You need prescription for Pregabalin M. Cervical collar should be there in night to prevent undue movement of the neck. You should avoid pillow in night. You can sleep on side also.
Thanks

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar