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numbiness in right hand was started.
I started having numbness in my hands at night around October, 1999. I have SVT and a dismotility of the esophagus so I was worried I might have something more serious. I went to a doctor who specializes in physical therapy and he did a nerve conduction test. Turns out I have Carpal Tunnel Syndrome. I wear a brace at night and have been much better. Just thought I would pass this along.
My name is Phyllis and i am 35 years old. i am overwight (225 lbs) i get a check up every year. and everything comes out normal. blood presure, cholestral, etc. but i keep waking up with my right sometimes left hand numb, after i wake up and chake my hand a bit. the numbiness goes away and it only happends while i'm sleeping, my husband says i also snore a lot. is this cause for concern?
Thank you. Phyllis
It could be a rheumatological disorder but there are many other more benign things it could be as well.
Dear Chris,
I have had similar symptoms and they led in my case to a referral to a Rhuematologist. He diagnosed Antiphospholipid Autoantibody Syndrome(aka Hughe's Syndrome, Anticardiolipin Syndrome). This is a problem related to blood clotting. This is an autoimmune disease and may indicate the presence of other autoimmune diseases such as Lupus, Diabetes, Cardiomyopathy, Lung Disease, or Colitis. Because you are a woman, you are much more likely to have autoimmune disease(s). Please ask your doctor about the possibility of your having this problem. Also, the lipid lowering medication you are on-Pravacol, can inflame your muscles and lead to the other symptoms you are having. This is known as DLE-Drug induced Lupus Erythematosus. Please investigate this possibility also.
Sincerely,
Ginny
Dear Chris,
I have had similar symptoms and they led in my case to a referral to a Rhuematologist. He diagnosed Antiphospholipid Autoantibody Syndrome(aka Hughe's Syndrome, Anticardiolipin Syndrome). This is a problem related to blood clotting. This is an autoimmune disease and may indicate the presence of other autoimmune diseases such as Lupus, Diabetes, Cardiomyopathy, Lung Disease, or Colitis. Because you are a woman, you are much more likely to have autoimmune disease(s). Please ask your doctor about the possibility of your having this problem. Also, the lipid lowering medication you are on-Pravacol, can inflame your muscles and lead to the other symptoms you are having. This is known as DLE-Drug induced Lupus Erythematosus. Please investigate this possibility also.
Sincerely,
Ginny
From what you describe it does not sound serious to me. The worst thing I could think of would be rheumatic heart disease but this is unlikely given the antibiotic course. I would stick with the antiinflammatory drugs for a couple of weeks and return to your doctor if it is not getting better or is getting worse.