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I have the same problem. It started about a year ago when I was doing a lot of writing at the time, I don't know if this has anything to do with it but strange coincidence if not! At night I'd wake with numb tingly hands, I thought at first it was because I'd slept on my hands but it continued. Usually if I shake my hands about they come ok in seconds. I'm left handed, and now the tip of my index finger has gone numb but I can use it fine and it doens't really cause any problems. Recently I've stopped using my laptop (my wrists used to ache when resting them on it all time) and since this the problem hase decreased loads. It tends to come on when I'm writing a lot or using the computer day in day out. The numbness in my finger has got no worse but is still numb, I've been told a damaged nerve takes years to recover. I'n no doctor but I don't think its much to worry about. Its prob a result of repetitive strain/use of hands.

Does anyone still have this problem?

My husband and I both have this problem. Both of us at different times will have trouble with numbness and tingling in one or both hands during sleep. It happened to me last night in both hands and hurt so bad I couldnt go back to sleep. The doctor says I have arthritis in my neck and that could be the reason. Physical therapy , excersise, and weight loss will help and not doing the same thing over and over again. Try getting up for a while and walking when this happens. Sometimes that will help take the pressure off the nerve that gets pinched while laying in bed at night.

I have the same condition, and think it's the way I'm sleeping? My left wrist is to the point of so much pain, I too wake up in the middle of the night, generally I won't go back to sleep. It takes several hours for the condition to pass. Additionally, the tingling is some times so severe, that I'm bothered that I may be aggravating my left shoulder by trying to shake out the numbness and tingling. My guess, It's the way I'm sleeping, but wondered if it's something larger and whether or not a doctors visit is in order? I just don't want to make the visit, and have them tell me to loose weight, take drugs, or seek therapy. Corrective actions are needed, and if any of the above are a temp fix, then I'm out. Any suggestions would be helpful.

I had a problem with numbness and tingling in fingers on both hands for over six months. First, my doctor give me wrist splints that initially worked, but the pain level crept up to the point where I just couldn't sleep. Believe it or not, it might not be carpal tunnel syndrome as my doctor originally thought. It was inflammed muscles and the cure for me is Prednisone pills. After 2 days of the pills, no pain whatsoever. No numbeness, no tingling; I'm not kidding. Talk to your doctor, give it a try you have nothing to lose but the pain. Good Luck.

I have a similar problem with both my hands. They go numb and tingly anytime I use a grip and also sleeping. If I shake my hands, feeling will come back. It started about four years ago while doing landscaping for a while. I was digging all day, every day. I've wondered if the repetitive shock from the shovel may have damaged some nerves or something, or carpal tunnel. It only bothers me in the summer once I start doing landscaping again and using a tight grip. Any feedback would be helpful.

I have exactly the same problem I,too,am a gardener.My problem started 32 years ago when I had to cut a meadow full of 4ft high grass with a sythe 8 hrs a day for a week. Since then everytime I grip a spade,pen or even knife and fork the problem re occurs but goes quite quickly again if I hang my arms down and shake my hands. I have never sought medical advice for this because I thought it was caused by over work.