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Tingling, Numbness In Right Hand. Itching In The Middle Of The Hand. Suggestions?

hello ,, my right arm and hand go numb and tingle all day and at night I am woken up a few times and have to hang my arm over the side of the bed to recieve even a little relief... I also suffer in my left arm and hand as well, but no where near as bad... please help me ,, the middle of my hand iches and feels like there is a hot poker in the middle of it... I can t take it anymore
posted on Fri, 31 May 2013
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Hi and welcome to HCM. Thank you for your query.

This sounds like nerve damage or compression which can be seen in carpal tunel syndrome or it can be part of systemic neuropathy. Also there can be com,pression in neck area and this is known as thoracic outlet syndrome. You should rest with you hands when it happens and do only streching exercises.Also you must do neurologic work up. in most cases this isnt anything serious but further tests should be done. Wish you good health. Regards
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Tingling, Numbness In Right Hand. Itching In The Middle Of The Hand. Suggestions?

Hi and welcome to HCM. Thank you for your query. This sounds like nerve damage or compression which can be seen in carpal tunel syndrome or it can be part of systemic neuropathy. Also there can be com,pression in neck area and this is known as thoracic outlet syndrome. You should rest with you hands when it happens and do only streching exercises.Also you must do neurologic work up. in most cases this isnt anything serious but further tests should be done. Wish you good health. Regards