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Starting to get tingling/numbness in hands
Posted on 1/25/26 at 7:13 am
Posted on 1/25/26 at 7:13 am
Just turned 40. Eat well, been exercising the last few months, drink a ton of water. I fully realize that everyone will fall asleep wrong and have their hand or arm "go to sleep" which makes sense. But this will happen seemingly at random during the day time when my arms are definitely not in a compromised position. In these daytime events it's very minor and usually passes quickly. At night though it's getting fairly bad. I will wake up 5-10 times throughout the night because my hand is numb even if my arm is completely flat/straight.
I know the default answer is "you need to go to a doctor" and I am, I am browsing around for some neurologists to make an appt with ASAP so I will get it looked at professionally. Just wondering if anyone here has experienced that before and what was the cause? Googling suggests a ton of different answers including the onset of diabetes. Diabetes does run in my family, however I show no other symptoms that it lists. So not sure if that's in play or not.
I know the default answer is "you need to go to a doctor" and I am, I am browsing around for some neurologists to make an appt with ASAP so I will get it looked at professionally. Just wondering if anyone here has experienced that before and what was the cause? Googling suggests a ton of different answers including the onset of diabetes. Diabetes does run in my family, however I show no other symptoms that it lists. So not sure if that's in play or not.
This post was edited on 1/25/26 at 7:50 pm
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Posted on 1/25/26 at 7:26 am to WG_Dawg
It’s likely coming from your neck. Get that checked out.
Posted on 1/25/26 at 7:58 am to WG_Dawg
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ust wondering if anyone here has experienced that before and what was the cause?
Yep, had this really pop off in my late 20s/early 30s. I have something going on in my back that I really needed to get checked out. However, these symptoms tick up hard for me when I am stressed, have put on a few pounds, and have been drinking.
There's definitely a physiological reason, as my back is pretty wrecked from generally being a dumbass and working in warehouses for 10 years (18-28ish), but it's exacerbated when I'm not taking care of myself.
All you can do in the meantime is get your diet in check, if you're overweight drop some LBs, reduce stress where you can, cut out alcohol.
This post was edited on 1/25/26 at 7:59 am
Posted on 1/25/26 at 8:00 am to Odysseus32
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All you can do in the meantime is get your diet in check, if you're overweight drop some LBs, reduce stress where you can, cut out alcohol.
well the odd thing is that I belive I'm currently in better shape than I've been in years. Started exercising recently, haven't done drugs in a long time, still drink often though.
Can you explain the back thing? And what kind of doc did you see to get this figured out?
Posted on 1/25/26 at 8:14 am to WG_Dawg
I saw a doctor in 2018 when I was about 250 (5'8 mind you). I was drinking a lot and just in really bad shape. My back kept locking up. I was 26 at the time. I went to the doctor and they did imaging and I was diagnosed with Thoracic Spine Arthritis. This was my GP. Imaging was done at a run of the mill imaging clinic in Idaho. One of many reasons I decided I needed to stop messing around and get back into school.
I had the same issues preceding it, numbness down my arm, tingling at night. Symptoms way worse at night.
I dropped 60 pounds, cut my drinking by about 75%, started eating a lot better. Symptoms went away mostly.
Now when I'm more stressed, diet isn't in check, etc. symptoms come back.
As far as my back thing right now, I've got something going on in my right shoulder blade that I think probably contributes to the symptoms as well. It's like it catches. I stick to lower weight and more reps on push days because it's bothersome when I exert too much. I need to go to the doc, but I'd imagine it doesn't help the stuff I have going on.
I had the same issues preceding it, numbness down my arm, tingling at night. Symptoms way worse at night.
I dropped 60 pounds, cut my drinking by about 75%, started eating a lot better. Symptoms went away mostly.
Now when I'm more stressed, diet isn't in check, etc. symptoms come back.
As far as my back thing right now, I've got something going on in my right shoulder blade that I think probably contributes to the symptoms as well. It's like it catches. I stick to lower weight and more reps on push days because it's bothersome when I exert too much. I need to go to the doc, but I'd imagine it doesn't help the stuff I have going on.
This post was edited on 1/25/26 at 8:15 am
Posted on 1/25/26 at 9:25 am to WG_Dawg
is it in certain fingers only or your whole hands?
Posted on 1/25/26 at 9:40 am to WG_Dawg
I’m not sure you need to go to a Dr and a neurologist is probably overkill unless you really want a conduction study.
Top Things I’m Betting On:
-Tight chest, subclavius, pec minor. Manifesting as minor thoracic outlet syndrome. Scalene tightness maybe.
-Tight forearms making it even worse.
-Trap tightness making it even worse.
You could certainly have neck disc issues, but I doubt it.
Really recommend looking up self myofascial release + stretching for the above. Try it for an hour before bed and see if it helps. If not, head to the doctor.
Top Things I’m Betting On:
-Tight chest, subclavius, pec minor. Manifesting as minor thoracic outlet syndrome. Scalene tightness maybe.
-Tight forearms making it even worse.
-Trap tightness making it even worse.
You could certainly have neck disc issues, but I doubt it.
Really recommend looking up self myofascial release + stretching for the above. Try it for an hour before bed and see if it helps. If not, head to the doctor.
Posted on 1/25/26 at 9:41 am to TigerGman
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is it in certain fingers only or your whole hands?
typically whole hand with the left being worse. Now that I think about it it does seem to affect the thumb/index/middle fingers more than the others.
Posted on 1/25/26 at 9:42 am to LSUfan20005
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I’m not sure you need to go to a Dr and a neurologist is probably overkill unless you really want a conduction study.
Top Things I’m Betting On:
-Tight chest, subclavius, pec minor. Manifesting as minor thoracic outlet syndrome. Scalene tightness maybe.
-Tight forearms making it even worse.
-Trap tightness making it even worse.
You could certainly have neck disc issues, but I doubt it.
Really recommend looking up self myofascial release + stretching for the above. Try it for an hour before bed and see if it helps. If not, head to the doctor.
Interesting you say that. I menitoned earlier I've started exercising after going years without doing any. I would've never thought that working out those muscle groups would be the cause of this.
I will definitely look up those things you mentioned before calling a doc now.
Posted on 1/25/26 at 10:29 am to WG_Dawg
My guess is neck. That numbness in that dermatomal pattern is likely a compressed nerve root at C5-C6, with greater impingement on the left. Try chiropractor/PT, get MRI.
This post was edited on 1/25/26 at 10:30 am
Posted on 1/25/26 at 10:31 am to TigerReich
That was going to be my next question, if a chiropractor would be more beneficial than a general doc. I know they have a very mixed reputation but I've been pleased with ones I've used in the past.
Posted on 1/25/26 at 11:04 am to WG_Dawg
I would find a reputable sports based physical therapist. I had these same symptoms for months, until I started doing exercises given to me by a PT.
One thing that worked for me was nerve flossing, YouTube has a lot of videos on it. Basically your muscle gets tight on the nerves.
One thing that worked for me was nerve flossing, YouTube has a lot of videos on it. Basically your muscle gets tight on the nerves.
Posted on 1/25/26 at 1:35 pm to WG_Dawg
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Now that I think about it it does seem to affect the thumb/index/middle fingers more than the others.
Thumb and index finger are the radial nerve which stems from your neck. The median nerve is your middle finger, and the ulnar nerve is the ring and pinkie.
You can place 3x the pressure on any one of those nerves by sleeping with your hands behind your head, and other seemingly innocuous stuff. I've got about 10% tingling right now in my thumb and forefinger, stemming from overcompensating for an athletic injury on the other side of my body.
You can try a chiropractor/sports therapist for 2-3 appointments to see if it gets better. Then, the next step is a orthopedic/sports medicine doctor. They'll probably xray your elbow and shoulder. If those don't show anything, that probably means a C-Spine MRI. You may get an Rx for methylprednisone, which will make the pain disappear within hours. However, each run is only ~5 days, and it wears off fast. If they prescribe you Pregabalin, be absolutely sure to read the side effects. I elected not to take it.
My issue has been going on to varying degrees for over two months. I can't make sudden movements without shooting pain, and wake up every morning at a pain level 7/10. Next step is a cortisone shot in the neck, and the step after that is surgery.
Posted on 1/25/26 at 2:10 pm to LSUfan20005
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I’m not sure you need to go to a Dr and a neurologist is probably overkill unless you really want a conduction study.
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Numbness and tingling in the hand and fingers is a classic symptom of cervical cord compression. May not be, and hopefully for him isn;t, but delay caused by Dr. Google's advice could result in permanent damage
He needs to get his arse to a Neuro or an Ortho pronto. No sense in taking that risk.
Posted on 1/25/26 at 3:00 pm to WG_Dawg
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I am browsing around for some neurologists to make an appt with ASAP so I will get it looked at professionally
I've said this in many threads, but do not go to an out of shape doctor, or one whose culture doesn't value exercise. They are the ones that will tell you stuff like, "take a few months off and we'll see if it gets better." If you look at their pictures you can probably tell which ones are going to waste your time, and which ones want to get you "back on the field."
Posted on 1/25/26 at 3:10 pm to Scoobs
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One thing that worked for me was nerve flossing, YouTube has a lot of videos on it. Basically your muscle gets tight on the nerves.
Nerve flossing is great
Posted on 1/25/26 at 11:25 pm to WG_Dawg
Sounds like cervical radiculopathy with a median nerve bias. Your neurologist will suggest bilateral carpal tunnel surgery but it won’t help in the long term
Posted on 1/26/26 at 9:57 am to mtcheral
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It’s likely coming from your neck.
This was my first thought. I get gnarly headaches and occasional hand tingling because of muscle knots in my neck and upper traps.
Self massage can help a lot.
I got one of these years ago, and when I feel a headache coming on, I'll roll it on my neck until I find a tender spot, which is usually a knot. Then I'll press down on that location until the knot releases. Headache and any tingling gone.
Posted on 1/26/26 at 10:08 am to boxcarbarney
I looked up a bunch of nerve glide/flossing videos on youtube last night and tried out a handful before bed. I woke up much less often during the night, and the severity when I did was greatly decreased as well. I'll give it another couple days of experimenting but, fingers crossed, it looks like that might just do the trick.
Posted on 1/26/26 at 10:55 am to WG_Dawg
Most likely alcohol related neuropathy. Get tested.
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