Tingeling in hands while sleeping

[pk2324]

I've been experiencing tingeling in my hands to where it always wakes me up every night now for over 6 months now. I now wear wrist braces during the night and for awhile that helped. Now the tingeling is worse than I can bare, my hands fall completely asleep and sting at night w/ the braces on. I'm loosing it with no sleep at night, nothing I do seems to help. Why is this happening and what can I do about it. I know I sleep "funny" meaning I tuck my hands under my pillow, so must be crimping them or something... Please help.

[Purple98Lady]

Hi pk2324

Welcome to the forum. Tingling in the hands could be carpel tunnel syndrone or it could be several others things doing with nerves. You really should be seen to make a diagnosis. Also wearing of splints normally helps carpel tunnel. But the splints do have to fit right and have the right angle. I would say be seen to know just what you have and the proper treatment there of.
Best of Luck. Your welcome to use the link at bottom to search as well.
Let us know here on the forum.
Purple98Lady:smile:

[Dr. Joshua]

Symptoms such as yours can indeed be caused by carpal tunnel syndrome, and if splints and other treatment has failed, surgery is definitely an option, if the condition is properly diagnosed. A physical examination and usually an ENMG is needed for diagnosis. If carpal tunnel syndrome is diagnosed, surgery can be a very effective treatment.

[Sleepless_in_Wisconsin]

I have been diagnosed with Bilateral CTS without the use of an ENMG test. I have been given splints for both hands/wrists but to only wear them at night. I am not on any medications andhave not had any injections or surgery for this injury. I have been treating myself with conservative hand/wrist exercises..3x's a day. I have had only (1) visit to the doctor and this is when I was diagnosed with it. The doctor did not ask me any questions as to my past history but yet he was able to put in his report that my injury was not work related. I dont understand how he could do that. How is causation figured when it comes to CTS?

[Purple98Lady]

Hello again,

I'm surprised this dr. didn't ask you any further questions regarding this condition. Nor is he doing any further testing such as the ENMG. Do you think your CTS is directly related to your job, or exacerbated it. Are you paying for this dr. visit? Or is your job paying for it under their Health Insurance Program. Can you still perform your job?

This is a very touchy diagnosis when it comes to Workers Compensation. There are many claims being made with this diagnosis, and many physicians who see it coming ahead of time.

If you feel your CTS is work related you have every right to inquire about the injured workers fund at your job, some people do even open their own workers compensation claim. You could inquire at your job for the necessary forms. Esp. if you can't perform your required job as the case may or may not be. Be prepared for a long drawn out affair, with testing, their dr.'s. You may even want seek advice from your personal lawyer if you feel its needed.

I speak from my personal experience with CTS and am just giving you my personal opinion, not any legal advice.

Link for Wisconsin as well may be helpful:

http://www.workerscompensationinsurance.com/links/wisconsin.htm


Good Luck,

Purple98Lady:smile: