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What Causes Numbness In Hands And Forearms While Sitting?
Question: When sitting or laying down, my hands and forearms go start to go numb. If I move them around, the
numbness will go away for a few minutes and then return. While standing and/or working. this does not
occur.
numbness will go away for a few minutes and then return. While standing and/or working. this does not
occur.
Brief Answer:
need some details to guide you better
Detailed Answer:
Hello
Thank You for contacting HCM. My name is Dr Muhammad Ali Rauf & I'll look into your problem.
I have gone through your query and would try to help you in the best possible way. There could be a number of causes for numbness. i would be in a better position to guide you anything if you answer following questions please:
1. since when are yo having this problem?
2. is there any history of trauma?
3. have you undergone any investigation for this problem? if yes then please share results of tests.
4. are you on any medication?
5. any other symptom that you would like to share?
I will be looking forward for the answers to conclude the discussion in the best interest of yours.
Thank You
need some details to guide you better
Detailed Answer:
Hello
Thank You for contacting HCM. My name is Dr Muhammad Ali Rauf & I'll look into your problem.
I have gone through your query and would try to help you in the best possible way. There could be a number of causes for numbness. i would be in a better position to guide you anything if you answer following questions please:
1. since when are yo having this problem?
2. is there any history of trauma?
3. have you undergone any investigation for this problem? if yes then please share results of tests.
4. are you on any medication?
5. any other symptom that you would like to share?
I will be looking forward for the answers to conclude the discussion in the best interest of yours.
Thank You
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Arnab Banerjee
My answers--
1. about 2 weeks
2. no trauma
3. not yet on investigation. Have Dr apt in 2 weeks
4. medications--glipizide 2.5 mg, omeprazole 20 mg, levoxyl200mcg,
metformin HCL 500 mg, atenolol 50 mg, losartan potassium 100mg
amlodipine besylate 10 mg, atorvastatin calcium 40 mg
5. once in awhile, not very often, I get a burning sensation on my upper thigh, either on top of thigh or outside edge and only on left thigh.
1. about 2 weeks
2. no trauma
3. not yet on investigation. Have Dr apt in 2 weeks
4. medications--glipizide 2.5 mg, omeprazole 20 mg, levoxyl200mcg,
metformin HCL 500 mg, atenolol 50 mg, losartan potassium 100mg
amlodipine besylate 10 mg, atorvastatin calcium 40 mg
5. once in awhile, not very often, I get a burning sensation on my upper thigh, either on top of thigh or outside edge and only on left thigh.
Brief Answer:
most probably nerve compression, need further workup at hospital
Detailed Answer:
hello
thank you for getting back with the answers. i have gone through them. Numbness of particular area occurs if there is compression of nerve supplying that particular area. Nerve compression can occur due to any cause like bony compression. An important cause of compression with numbness of upper limbs is cervical rib. As you have already scheduled an appointment for a doctor so you just need to wait. You can discuss with him all the details. X-ray thoracic inlet will help confirm the presence of absence of cervical rib. In case its present then an orthopedic surgeon or neurologist will discuss further management. Meanwhile try that you do not keep hand in a particular position that causes numbness. You can take any multivitamin suspension as well.
Hope I have answered your query. If you have any further questions I will be happy to help.
Wishing you good health !!
most probably nerve compression, need further workup at hospital
Detailed Answer:
hello
thank you for getting back with the answers. i have gone through them. Numbness of particular area occurs if there is compression of nerve supplying that particular area. Nerve compression can occur due to any cause like bony compression. An important cause of compression with numbness of upper limbs is cervical rib. As you have already scheduled an appointment for a doctor so you just need to wait. You can discuss with him all the details. X-ray thoracic inlet will help confirm the presence of absence of cervical rib. In case its present then an orthopedic surgeon or neurologist will discuss further management. Meanwhile try that you do not keep hand in a particular position that causes numbness. You can take any multivitamin suspension as well.
Hope I have answered your query. If you have any further questions I will be happy to help.
Wishing you good health !!
Note: For further queries, consult a joint and bone specialist, an Orthopaedic surgeon. Book a Call now.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Vaishalee Punj
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