Reduced blood flow to the Hand region.

[Ojaxz73]

Hello,

My wife is experiencing what we both though to be reduced blood flow to the hand region whenever she lies down either to sleep or rest. She used blood tonic thinking she needs more blood content and tried different sleep position but the problem has persisted. What can she do?

Cheers,
Ojaxz73.  

[Tuckamore]

You're very welcome. I am glad you are consulting a physician as that is the person that provide you with a correct diagnosis.

Please keep us updated. I wish you the best.

Best of Luck,
~Tuck

[Ojaxz73]

I greatly thank you for the information you've provided so far its done us more good. While reading out your response to my wife she remains thankful and delighted to hear a response. While my information is very minimal its all I could provide as at that time yesterday.  Although she's seen some general practitioner but now that you've mentioned CTS she would proceed to seeing a specialist for further treatment. Thank you so greatly for sharing your med knowledge and I remain thankful.    

[Tuckamore]

Hello Ojaxz,

Welcome to our Pain Management Forum. I'm sorry to hear about your wife's pain. She is blessed to have your concern.

You've provided limited information. I am not a medical expert so this is just an educated guess. Has she had a clinical evaluation and Nerve Conduction Tests? It sounds like she should be checked for Carpel Tunnel Syndrome (CTS).

CTS will feel like loss of blood flow to your hand, indeed it actual is just that. The carpel tunnel us a narrow passageway located in the palm side of your wrist. Nerves must travel through this "tunnel" that protects the nerve and the tendons to your hand and fingers.  

This tunnel can narrow, sometimes with repetitive motion and sometimes with no know cause. When this occurs your hand/fingers often feel like they have fallen asleep. We often feel numbness, tingling and pain.

Your wife should consult her physician or a neurologist. Some of the literature claims certain vitamins can help - but I haven't known anyone that they actually helped to any great degree.

I have had CTS and it required surgery. I waited too long and have some permanent nerve damage. Don't wait - have your wife get a medical opinion.

If you have more information it would be more helpful. I'm guessing you mean numbness, tingling and pain when you say she needs "more blood content".  

I'll look forward to hearing from you.

Take Care,
~Tuck