Finger Numbness

The subject of finger numbness is one that is very important to many men and women.

Years ago, I began waking up at night with a finger or two, a hand or even most of my arm in various stages of numbness--anything from tingling pins and needles to nearly complete loss of feeling or shooting pains up my hands or arms. Having led a life nearly free of illnesses and doctor office visits, naturally I wondered what in the world was happening to me.

I tried sitting up or walking around until the numbness subsided, or sleeping with my arm hanging down off the edge of the bed, and even propping myself up with mounds of pillows in an effort to rid myself of this sometimes painful interruption in my nightly sleep. It didn't go away, although it was rather intermittent in nature and so I decided it must be related somehow to my nerves or spine and went to a chiropractor to have things put back in place.

When I told him my symptoms, he said he thought it was carpal tunnel syndrome and said I should start wearing a brace on my wrists at night. My kids laughed at me and said they thought they looked like ninja weapons, but it did seem to help.

So, if you are having similar struggles, you might try wearing those braces--you can get them at Walmart or drugstores and they're not all that uncomfortable to wear. You will get used to them and it is definitely worth it to get a decent night's sleep. Of course, I would recommend seeing a physician first to rule out any other possibilities that may need more attention.

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