Numb hands

[Wendy905]

I have been waking up 3 times a night to pain in my right hand (sometimes the left ) that is asleep and my whole arm aches.. I have to actually get out of bed and let my hand/arm dangle and pump my hand to get the feeling to come back, very slowly..Is there anything I can do or take to keep this from happening ?

[Wendy905]

Thanks

[gismatrix]

I am not a doctor (obviously as I am asking a qestion in the forum) though I have an idea.  It could be carpal tunnel syndrome.  Here is a website that offers some treatment guidance:

http://www.ninds.nih.gov/disorders/carpal_tunnel/carpal_tunnel.htm#Is_there_any_treatment

Initial treatment generally involves resting the affected hand and wrist for at least 2 weeks, avoiding activities that may worsen symptoms, and immobilizing the wrist in a splint to avoid further damage from twisting or bending.    Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, such as aspirin, ibuprofen, and other nonprescription pain relievers, may ease pain.   Cool (ice) packs and prednisone (taken by mouth) or lidocaine (injected directly into the wrist) can relieve swelling and pressure on the median nerve and provide immediate, temporary relief.

Just an idea that may help.  Good luck.

-Bill