Extreme arm/hand/wrist pain and tingling

[LexiFaye]

I didn't know if this is even sounding like fibro stuff. I have noticed lately that I have extreme pain and numbness in my arms and hands and wrists upon waking. Its almost like I have slept on them wrong, but have not. This is sometimes in one arm, and sometimes in both. The pain last for upon to 2 hours after waking. On a scale of 1 to 10 of pain, it usually is a 8 or 9...

Has anyone else had this, and any tips to get rid of the feeling sooner then 2 hours? It gets so bad that I'm a clumsy idiot all morning. In fact sometimes I can't even do anything. Any ideas at all.

Any responses would be greatly appreciated.

[dippydeby]

I had the same thing happen to me many years ago.  The wrist splints are a great idea.  It was suggested by my Dr. to wear them 24/7 for 2 weeks.  Removing them only for showering.  After 2 weeks I took them off and haven't had a problem since.  The only problem I see is finding out what is causing the pain so it doesn't happen again.  I got mine from mopping on my job.  Good Luck Lexi.

[Carle1962]

I had similar symptoms - had carpal tunnel surgery - helped only a little.  Then had neck surgery C7-C8 and that helped also.  Have you had any wrist or neck injuries?  I would first get evaluated for carpal tunnel (they do tests with electrodes in Dr's office).  Then if that's been ruled out, have a MRI of your neck to see if you might have a pinched nerve or herniated disc in your neck pressing on the nerves that go to your hand/arm.  Good luck.

[LexiFaye]

They are still hurting so bad. The typing is kind of okay, but I can't hold a pen. The position hurts. It's on both hands. The wrist pain has been going on for a while, I've just never had it this bad. I helped out in another dept last night that had me lifting and pushing carts and trays, and I think I've overdone it.

I just wish it'd go away, because I can't even do my job today...

[margypops]

I get it in my right hand at night/morning wakes me sometimes , years ago they said it was carpel tunnel I dont think it was, its either Fibro or Lyme .....

[tia77]

Have you tried wrist splints at night?  I know alot of people do well with them.  It kind of keeps your hands/wrists in a better position all night and you might not have as much numbness in the morning.