What Causes Tingling Sensation In The Fingers Upon Waking Up?

Posted on Mon, 21 Aug 2017

Question: Hi, for several weeks now I wake up in the early morning hours and my left hand ring and middle fingers are tingling, I try other liing positions and sometimes it helps but mostly not until I finally get up around 4:45 am for work...now, for the most part, it stays with me through the day on the very tips of those fingers. In addition, every once in a while the right hand gets involved but goes away??

Answered by Dr. Neeraj Kumar (30 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Possibility of carpal tunnel syndrome

Detailed Answer:
Hello,
I have gone through your question and understand your concern.
The symptoms are possibly of carpal tunnel syndrome.
Is there any diabetes, hypothyroidism or joint disorder?
You can get a nerve conduction study and blood sugar, thyroid profile done.
Physiotherapy should be done with splint use too.
Medications like pregabalin, gabapentin can be used.
Hope you found the answer helpful to you.
Regards
Dr N Kumar
Neurologist

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