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A MyFibroTeam Member asked a question 💭
Harlow, UK

Hi does anyone else get weak hands or tingling numb feeling during the night I wake up several times because of it and in the morning it takes good hour or so to get feeling back I can't clench my fist properly and seems to be getting on worse over time
Also does anyone one know why this happens to us fibro

October 25, 2015
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Members strongly related to experiencing weak, numb, or tingling hands at night and in the morning, with many identifying carpal tunnel... Read more

Members strongly related to experiencing weak, numb, or tingling hands at night and in the morning, with many identifying carpal tunnel syndrome as a likely culprit, while others pointed to nerve neuropathy, bulging discs, low folate levels, overactive nerves, and internal inflammation as possible causes. Several members shared practical strategies that helped them find relief, including wearing wrist splints at night, having carpal tunnel surgery, taking folic acid supplements, doing proper neck and shoulder exercises, and seeking physical therapy or nerve conduction studies to pinpoint the problem. A recurring theme was the determination to keep moving despite the pain, the value of checking with doctors for underlying issues like pinched nerves or vitamin deficiencies, and the comfort of knowing others understand how disruptive and painful these symptoms can be.

A MyFibroTeam Member

I happens to me all the time . Sometimes I have to wait until I get my feeling back or my strengthen back. It is not easy to have those feeling especially at night . I drop the dishes when I'm doing dishes or what ever I have in my hands when that happens. But what can we do is our hands we have to use them no matter what. With or with out pain we have to use them and deal with our pain. My body hurts every day every minute but I have to keep going and just deal with it hide my pain and keep going. I don't want to be in bed and depressed all the time. I refuse to give up so I hide my pain and keep going.

October 25, 2015
A MyFibroTeam Member

I had this really bad until I had carpal tunnel surgery the beginning of the year now they are both fine

October 25, 2015
A MyFibroTeam Member

I'm pretty sure it's carpal tunnel syndrome. I have ulnar nerve involvement so the last 2 fingers get numb. Depends on which nerve is being irritated will affect different fingers. It's quite painful. Carpal tunnel is another part of fybromyalgia syndrome. I just wore the wrist splints at night and the pain went away. But it comes back right before a flare. If the numbness persists you may need to have you c spine checked for pinched nerve. A nerve conduction study can also indicate where the problem is occurring. Good luck

October 25, 2015
A MyFibroTeam Member

Carpel tunnel syndrome?

January 4, 2017
A MyFibroTeam Member

Thanks all for getting back to my question does help alot xx

October 27, 2015

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