JenniferInOhio Posted November 13, 2005 Report Share Posted November 13, 2005 My right hand went numb (not completely, I guess you would call it Paresthesias) for about 5 minutes the other day. Today when I was blow drying my daughter's hair, I had it again in the same hand for about 5 minutes. I guess this is POTS related too? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
India Posted November 13, 2005 Report Share Posted November 13, 2005 Jennifer,I've had numbness in my hands, especially at night. My doc sent me to a neurologist, however, who thinks it is carpal tunnel syndrome brought on by lots of typing. She's given me braces to wear at night and whenever I can in the day--of course, the irony is it is impossible to type in the dratted things!Anyway, the point is, your numbness may be POTS related or not. It's easy to ascribe ever little thing to POTS but it is worthwhile getting these things checked out as they may not be related and therefore there may be something you can do to alleviate the symptoms or even cure them!India Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blackbirdsings Posted November 13, 2005 Report Share Posted November 13, 2005 Not really a "normal" POTS thing. Carpel tunnel was mentioned and there is another thing that starts with an R but not sure how to spell it. This is one of those things, that you do need to go to the doctor for and really have it checked out. Sorry. I hope it goes away and is okay. Let us know! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Evie Posted November 14, 2005 Report Share Posted November 14, 2005 mine go numb and i get pins and needles first ... i think its due to poor circulation. It could also be a pinched nerve somewhere on your neck or arm (im not to crash hot on anatomy so maybe check with a dr or massage therapist or something heh). Mine usually go blue when they go numb ... so that may be a differnet cause than you are experiencing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Poohbear Posted November 14, 2005 Report Share Posted November 14, 2005 Definately something to see a Dr about. I don't think it's directly related to POTS but you never know. Usually this type of sensation the way you describe it is attributed to carpel tunnel, pinched nerve or inflammation somewhere causing pressure on the nerves.Hope you get some improvement in this soon!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MomtoGiuliana Posted November 14, 2005 Report Share Posted November 14, 2005 (edited) I agree that you should have it evaluated by a doctor. It could be any of the things mentioned which have no connection to POTS. Raynauld's syndrome is what I think blackbirdsings was referring to. I have had problems in the past with numbness--but it tended to occur at night--I think due to circulation issues, my limbs "fell asleep" more easily when inactive? I have never experienced it during the day when I am moving about normally. That said, it could perhaps be POTS-related after all--but good to get it checked out if it continues!Katherine Edited November 14, 2005 by MomtoGiuliana Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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