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Why Did My Hand Suddenly Go Numb?

Hi, Yesterday, all of a sudden when I was doing something, (tying a ribbon) and my entire left hand went numb. It felt heavy and when tested with a pin I felt nothing. It subsided in about 10 minutes, slight tingling as it resolved, No color change or enlargement or change of appearance. No feeling when the fingernails were pressed fairly hard. I have read about conversion disorders, but I am under no undue stress. Anything else? Thanks!
posted on Tue, 11 Mar 2014
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Welcome to HCM
We understand your concerns

I went through your details. I suggest you not to worry much. The numbness you felt could be so many reasons. Also you did not mention your age, other medical conditions etc. Just try to remember what happened before the incident (around 1 hour). Also try 24 hours before, sleep position. Has this occurred before? Safest option should be to visit a physician and tell him all the details and ask his opinion on this regard.

Hope this answers your query. Available for further clarifications.
Good luck.
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Why Did My Hand Suddenly Go Numb?

Dear Welcome to HCM We understand your concerns I went through your details. I suggest you not to worry much. The numbness you felt could be so many reasons. Also you did not mention your age, other medical conditions etc. Just try to remember what happened before the incident (around 1 hour). Also try 24 hours before, sleep position. Has this occurred before? Safest option should be to visit a physician and tell him all the details and ask his opinion on this regard. Hope this answers your query. Available for further clarifications. Good luck.