ACMESkydiver 0 #1 January 16, 2007 Anytime I lay down...on either side or my back...my right hand goes numb. All tingly like pins & needles as if I had been laying on it or something. Then it stays numb for about 5-10 minutes after I sit up or walk around. It's been happening for about a week...and I looked on Web MD & Google for info...and can't figure anything out. I'm tired of searching, so i figured some genius here prolly knows what this kind of thing is. And I don't want to go to a doctor, so I'm seeking expert advice from the internet. -Besides, have you seen how hard it is snowing out there right now?! And I have ceilings to paint today! I have no time nor the desire to seek the advice of a professional. So has anyone else had this weird thing happen? What was it?~Jaye Do not believe that possibly you can escape the reward of your action. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Butters 0 #2 January 16, 2007 Are you trying to perform "The Stranger"?"That looks dangerous." Leopold Stotch Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
guppie01 0 #3 January 16, 2007 Maybe this.... http://www.wrongdiagnosis.com/p/pinched_nerve/symptoms.htm g"Let's do something romantic this Saturday... how bout we bust out the restraints?" Raddest Ho this side of Jersey #1 - MISS YOU OMG, is she okay? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ACMESkydiver 0 #4 January 16, 2007 QuoteAre you trying to perform "The Stranger"? -the only reason I have even heard of that was from dz.com...that's pathetic! ~Jaye Do not believe that possibly you can escape the reward of your action. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pfloyd 0 #5 January 16, 2007 Do you paint ceilings every day? Seems like painting a ceiling is the same as sleeping on your back. Wont your hand go numb doing your job? My drinking team has a skydiving problem Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lawrocket 3 #6 January 16, 2007 Take a look at this dermatome chart. Does your enitre hand go numb? Or just a portion of it defined within those lines (i.e. your pinkie and ring fingers?) My wife is hotter than your wife. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Amazon 7 #7 January 16, 2007 Is Hubby away??? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ACMESkydiver 0 #8 January 16, 2007 QuoteMaybe this.... http://www.wrongdiagnosis.com/p/pinched_nerve/symptoms.htm g Thanks G-G...that site is much easier to get through than WebMD. I'm still trying to find something that would fit with the whole it only happens when I lay down thing...~Jaye Do not believe that possibly you can escape the reward of your action. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Royd 0 #9 January 16, 2007 I have a separated right shoulder and a partially separated left shoulder. If I do anything that over exercises them, it acts kind of like carpal tunnel syndrome, and my hands will go numb during sleep. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rehmwa 2 #10 January 16, 2007 QuoteTake a look at this dermatome chart. Does your enitre hand go numb? Or just a portion of it defined within those lines (i.e. your pinkie and ring fingers?) THANKS< I've been looking for that chart. I have C6/C7 issues since Christmas. disc pushing against the spine and nerve root. Just like the OP, my right hand is constantly numb (just the index finger and middle finger, inside of the thumb). If I look up and left, I can make the entire arm go numb immediately - and release that just as fast. For the ACME - Do a search on Cervical Epidural Steroid Injection. I had that last Thursday and am waiting to see if it helps. (This is 'A' treatment, not necessarily for you but one of several. But it will link you to neat pictures that might relate to your issues.) But when you are dealing with neurological stuff - numbness, tingling, etc - I hate to see you holding off seeing a doc. The spine is pretty important. That alien in the movie Predator really seemed to enjoy spines. ... Driving is a one dimensional activity - a monkey can do it - being proud of your driving abilities is like being proud of being able to put on pants Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Zing 2 #11 January 16, 2007 Its likely to be carpal tunnel syndrome. I had the same thing and it just gets worse if untreated, and can lead to permanent nerve damage and atrophied muscle in your hand. Go see a good doctor.Zing Lurks Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
livendive 8 #12 January 16, 2007 QuoteQuoteMaybe this.... http://www.wrongdiagnosis.com/p/pinched_nerve/symptoms.htm g Thanks G-G...that site is much easier to get through than WebMD. I'm still trying to find something that would fit with the whole it only happens when I lay down thing... A nerve cluster that's only pinched when your spine is in that orientation? With your right hand, I'd guess somewhere near the cervical-thoracic interface, between the 5th and 8th vertabrae. I have the same thing (right hand) due to a herniated disc...I think at C6/7?...it occurs when I sit up too straight, looking straight ahead or slightly up. It also causes a knot down by the lower inside corner of that shoulder blade. Thus far, it goes away when I stay active and comes back when I veg out for a few weeks. Exercise is a much better option than surgery for me, so I'm sticking with what I've got for now (plus, neurosurgeon said I'd be out of work 4-6 weeks and play for 6+ months if I opt for surgery) Blues, Dave"I AM A PROFESSIONAL EXTREME ATHLETE!" (drink Mountain Dew) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ACMESkydiver 0 #13 January 16, 2007 QuoteDo you paint ceilings every day? Seems like painting a ceiling is the same as sleeping on your back. Wont your hand go numb doing your job? It's not a job, we're trying to get our house in shape. If my hand goes numb while I'm painting I'll have to consider someone to call that might know WTF is going on...~Jaye Do not believe that possibly you can escape the reward of your action. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ACMESkydiver 0 #14 January 16, 2007 QuoteIs Hubby away??? He's at work right now, but he's been around. I'm not being 'neglected' if that's what you mean...~Jaye Do not believe that possibly you can escape the reward of your action. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skydemon2 0 #15 January 16, 2007 I have a tingling sensation in the s2,3 area any suggestions? Beauty is only skin deep, but ugly goes clean to the bone! I like to start my day off with a little Ray of Soulshine™!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
guppie01 0 #16 January 16, 2007 If you don't know already, I feel very bad for you Demon Boy! g"Let's do something romantic this Saturday... how bout we bust out the restraints?" Raddest Ho this side of Jersey #1 - MISS YOU OMG, is she okay? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ACMESkydiver 0 #17 January 16, 2007 QuoteTake a look at this dermatome chart. Does your enitre hand go numb? Or just a portion of it defined within those lines (i.e. your pinkie and ring fingers?) OMG!! Interesting! 'C6' goes numb! It's my whole thumb and the joint there beneth it and my index finger...and if it gets real bad, it also includes the top of my forearm -that's crazy! Exactly the parts in that little section! Ok so what the hell does it mean? Is it just an annoying thing that I can ignore and it will go away and everything will be sunshine and smiles or do I have 20 minutes to make out my will? ~Jaye Do not believe that possibly you can escape the reward of your action. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
IFallFast 0 #18 January 16, 2007 QuoteAnytime I lay down...on either side or my back...my right hand goes numb. All tingly like pins & needles as if I had been laying on it or something. Then it stays numb for about 5-10 minutes after I sit up or walk around. It's been happening for about a week...and I looked on Web MD & Google for info...and can't figure anything out. I'm tired of searching, so i figured some genius here prolly knows what this kind of thing is. And I don't want to go to a doctor, so I'm seeking expert advice from the internet. -Besides, have you seen how hard it is snowing out there right now?! And I have ceilings to paint today! I have no time nor the desire to seek the advice of a professional. So has anyone else had this weird thing happen? What was it? Have you been doing more freeflying then usual? I did 30 minutes in the tunnel in Denver and my hands and arms were going numb for weeks afterward. I could not figure it out. I ended up going to get a massage and she found large knots in the back of my armpit that were leading to nerve problems. She worked most of them out (excruciating) and most of my problem went away. So before going to see a doctor have that checked first. I like Beans Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ACMESkydiver 0 #19 January 16, 2007 QuoteFor the ACME - Do a search on Cervical Epidural Steroid Injection. I had that last Thursday and am waiting to see if it helps. (This is 'A' treatment, not necessarily for you but one of several. But it will link you to neat pictures that might relate to your issues.) Oh well...I guess so. I want to interview for my fancy-pants government job first though! If they find out I have some stupid arm/hand thingy they aren't going to want to hire me on! ~Jaye Do not believe that possibly you can escape the reward of your action. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lawrocket 3 #20 January 16, 2007 QuoteQuoteTake a look at this dermatome chart. Does your enitre hand go numb? Or just a portion of it defined within those lines (i.e. your pinkie and ring fingers?) OMG!! Interesting! 'C6' goes numb! It's my whole thumb and the joint there beneth it and my index finger...and if it gets real bad, it also includes the top of my forearm -that's crazy! Exactly the parts in that little section! Ok so what the hell does it mean? Is it just an annoying thing that I can ignore and it will go away and everything will be sunshine and smiles or do I have 20 minutes to make out my will? It indicates that you may have a disc problem. If the disc has a problem, it impinges on the nerve root entering it. The disc puts pressure on your nerve entering your spine at the C6 level, or you have something else along that nerve that is causing a blockage. Don't mess with it. Go to a doctor who can make a proper diagnosis. If there is a nerve root impingement, diagnostic studies will confirm this, and the doctor can offer treatment options. This is extremely common. I don't have it myself, but I've seen it. There are all kinds of treatments available. It's amazing what they can do these days. My wife is hotter than your wife. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ACMESkydiver 0 #21 January 16, 2007 QuoteHave you been doing more freeflying then usual? Nope. My screen name should be changed to 'ACMEexSkydiver'. ~Jaye Do not believe that possibly you can escape the reward of your action. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rehmwa 2 #22 January 16, 2007 QuoteIt also causes a knot down by the lower inside corner of that shoulder blade. This too - when it's really bad. Another bonus was the entire neck and shoulder muscles completely knotting up after a long drive. ACME - I'm with Jerry on this one - don't mess with your spine. Pretty common, lots of treatments. My shot was done in about a half hour. Posture, PT, traction, chiropracty, steroids, etc, - all are available options before surgery is even considered. It's only been a week, though. But easy to validate a diagnosis of partial disc herniation with an MRI. The downside is the delay - see the doc, then schedule an MRI, then get the MRI, then wait for the MRI results, then wait for the doc to call you, then schedule with a spinal orthopedist, then get his referral to the (therapist if PT, or the anestisiologist if CESI, or the chiropractor, or the etc etc depending on the treatment), then appointment with them, then the treatment, then the wait..... It can take a while. I'll PM you in a couple weeks (if I recall) and let you know how my treatment is working. It's too soon to tell right now. ... Driving is a one dimensional activity - a monkey can do it - being proud of your driving abilities is like being proud of being able to put on pants Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ACMESkydiver 0 #23 January 16, 2007 QuoteIts likely to be carpal tunnel syndrome. I had the same thing and it just gets worse if untreated, and can lead to permanent nerve damage and atrophied muscle in your hand. Go see a good doctor. Thanks, but I haven't ever been in a tunnel, so I'm quite sure that I haven't caught a carpal. Geesh I crack myself up...~Jaye Do not believe that possibly you can escape the reward of your action. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ACMESkydiver 0 #24 January 16, 2007 Awrighty, it looks like what you and lawrocket and a few others is prolly about what's going on. I mean it's that exact place on the chart thingy...and the symptoms are just like what you're describing... I just want to hit the 'easy' button and have it go away next week by itself. Docs are closed today I'm sure, so I'll call tomorrow. ~Jaye Do not believe that possibly you can escape the reward of your action. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lawrocket 3 #25 January 16, 2007 Quoteit looks like what you and lawrocket Dave and I have the answers to most of life's problems. My wife is hotter than your wife. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
