my numbness

[tinkerbell34]

I have seen  docter about my numbness, aches and pains, but for the most part, I'm more concerned about my hands, fingers, and feet going numb. It mostly goes numb while I'm laying in bed. They had me on neurotin, but it only worked for a little while, then it came right back. They also said I had carpul tunnel. I beleive I do have carpal tunnel, but I also beleive I have hypothroid condition. It doesn't happen every night or everyday. There are times when it gets worse and will bother me for days or weeks, then it will go away for a while. Sometimes i will be numb off and on all day and they will cramp up at times. Can you give me a suggestion?

[DrNoopurMD]

Hi,

Yes you are right thyroid dysfunction can cause tingling numbness. I would suggest you to get an endocrinological evaluation done. The possibility of carpal tunnel syndrome also cannot be ruled out especially if your work involves spending long hours in front of the computer.
Electrophysiological testing of neurological functions helps in making the diagnosis. I would suggest you to get these tests done in order to find out the exact cause of your symptoms.
Thanks

[boron]

Hypothyroism often goes with water retention what can cause swelling of the tissues in the carpal tunnel.

Water retention (and thus swelling and thus numbness) in women also often occurs in pre-menstrual period from not well explained reasons...

[Jules77733]

Hypothyroidism can cause numbing of the extremities. Did you have bloodwork done to test for this? If not, I'd recommend having this done ASAP. With the appropriate thyroid treatment, you will restore feeling to your extremities in no time!

[ginak]

Hello Tinkerbell,

Have you had an MRI to see if there was anything in the brain or the cervical disc that could be causing you to have these issues? I am going through the same thing. Sometimes, I wake up with numb hands. I also get random numbness and tingling in different areas of my body. I think the first step would be to get an MRI. I do have slight hyperthyroidism, but I am not certain that it accounts for all of the "other" symptoms that I have been having. I would try to get an appt with a neurologist or have your PCP order an MRI with and without contrast on the brain and the cervical spine.