Cannot write right. . . / myLot

United States

March 24, 2021 5:34am CST

This morning for some reason, my right hand is going to sleep as I try to use the computer. I cannot write. So any plans I may have had to do a lot of "Lotting" just got derailed. If I were to tell the doctor, the first thing I would be told is that I likely have Carpal Tunnel syndrome. Except the numbness pattern does not fit the diagnostic criteria. I think it is the arthritis in my back and neck. Sometimes my hand, or both hands, goes cold and dead in my sleep. That of course wakes me up. Not fun. Sometimes it is painful. Once I get my knee and leg working right I may talk with the doctor about the arm issue. One problem at a time.

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Judy Evans

@JudyEv (382457)

• Rockingham, Australia

25 Mar 21

I'm sorry about your hand. I guess it could be the arthritis.

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Heather Echola

@GardenGerty (169568)

• United States

26 Mar 21

It might be arthritis, it might be a pinched nerve. I seem to be okay now. It just was strange that morning.

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Judy Evans

@JudyEv (382457)

• Rockingham, Australia

26 Mar 21

@GardenGerty I'm glad it's come good. I have things happen like that. Something hurts a lot one day then comes good again.

Valerie J. Routhieaux

@just4him (323168)

• Green Bay, Wisconsin

24 Mar 21

My arms and hands always go numb while I'm working on the computer or sleeping. They do that whenever I bend them. I haven't told the doctor about the problem. I've had the problem since I was pregnant with my youngest.

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Heather Echola

@GardenGerty (169568)

• United States

25 Mar 21

I have had it off and on for years, but you know, as I get older it is worse.

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Valerie J. Routhieaux

@just4him (323168)

• Green Bay, Wisconsin

25 Mar 21

@GardenGerty I agree. It doesn't take much for my hand and arm to go numb while I'm on the computer.

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Notlilie

@prinzcy (32299)

• Malaysia

25 Mar 21

How are you by now? I hope you're feeling much better.

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Heather Echola

@GardenGerty (169568)

• United States

26 Mar 21

It is something that does not happen all the time and it is mostly good now.

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Four Walls

@FourWalls (86855)

• United States

24 Mar 21

I hope it gets to feeling better quickly. I’ve had flare-ups like that, and like you they just shrug (after doing that rather painful carpal tunnel test). If you find anything that helps (like Biofreeze or stretches), please let me know!

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Heather Echola

@GardenGerty (169568)

• United States

25 Mar 21

Paraffin bath helped me years ago. I do not use it often enough. The best topical I ever used is called Outback Pain Relief, but I have not ordered more( a bit expensive). I just bought some Voltaren Gel generic at Wal Mart this evening. Was recommended by my podiatrist, and my primary physician said to try it. It says it is for joints and may take a week to work, but I put it on a couple of spasms in my leg and it felt better right away. I may try it on my wrists and thumbs later.

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RasmaSandra

@RasmaSandra (98106)

• Daytona Beach, Florida

25 Mar 21

I sure hope you feel much better soon, I have had strange numbness in my hand but I just persevered and wrote a lot slower and it finally all just went away, For me it was sort of like saying - hand you are not keeping me from writing and it listened.

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Heather Echola

@GardenGerty (169568)

• United States

25 Mar 21

This happens much more often in my sleep than when I write, but yes, I just persevere. The reason I know the numbness does not meet the criteria is I did have numbness that was classic carpal tunnel about twenty years ago. I got a paraffin spa and it went away.

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Arunima Singh

@arunima25 (93194)

• Bangalore, India

24 Mar 21

Sorry to hear that. Hope you have something to help you get some relief. It's no fun having arthritis or carpel Tunnel syndrome or any pain. It really hurts. Take care.

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Heather Echola

@GardenGerty (169568)

• United States

25 Mar 21

I am doing some things that may help. Thank you.

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Arunima Singh

@arunima25 (93194)

• Bangalore, India

27 Mar 21

@GardenGerty Hope it is better today. Take care.