Hands go numb in the night and cause a lot of pain, also usually when  lying down to sleep?
553929
My aunt has the same problem. Just wear these gloves with open tops or try sleeping with your hands closed.
940498
Possibly Carpal Tunnel Syndrome.  Could also be a symptom of diabetes.  See your doctor.
1073293
I have...and so has others I've talked to.  Could be you have the beginning of Carpal Tunnel Syndrome.  There are things you can do, like slow down on the computer, use different keyboard, something to elevate your wrists.  If it gets bad you might want to  see a dr.
682668
Take note of what you do during the day.  Maybe you're on the computer too long, or you write excessively (if you're left-handed).  Something that puts stress on your left arm for extended periods of time can affect how it feels the next day.  Even sleeping on it can cause such pain.
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No, it doesn't. Carpal tunnel syndrome is defined as compression of the median nerve in the carpal tunnel of the hand. Thus, it only causes symptoms below the point of compression ie. in the hand (specifically the lateral 3 and a half fingers).\n\nIf you have numbness affecting the entire arm, it is much more likely to be caused by compression of a nerve root in the neck. Heart problems don't tend to cause numbness of the left arm in isolation, so if this is your only symptom, I wouldn't worry about your heart. If, however, you have other symptoms suggesting problems with your heart, you should bring them to your doctor's attention and explain your concerns.
635919
Sounds like your nerve is pinced, but you would know if you had carpel tunnel , it is bloody painful. See your doctor as sometimes the blood vessels shrink and can cause major problems.
90199
Have you worked out your hands within the last few hours?  I play keyboard/piano (plus I use a computer all day for a living) and after I have been using my hands like that for a while, the veins in my hands dilate because of the extra blood flow that is necessary to provide the oxygen to the muscles.  If there isn't any other symptom it might be that.  If there are other/unexplainable symptoms, I would talk to a doctor.
735962
It happens when you press the blood vessels and the blood supply is cut off momentarily. Better keep your hands free and do not put pressure on them by putting it under your head or keeping them hard pressed between your thights etc. More suggestions only if you can tell which way you sleep. \n\nIf it persists, consult a physician
1049609
caused by water retention try laying on your back when sleeping and raise arms on pillows or cushions either side of you.its called carpel tunnel syndrome and it is caused by nerves getting trapped in your wrists due to excess fluid in tissues
920166
Could be as simple as using too many pillows.You definitely have something compressing the brachial plexus as you sleep. May want to try rolling a small pillow or towel and placing it under your neck when you sleep. If pillows are not the problem, then you are developing a chronic cervical problem and it should be attended to.
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Definitely sounds like nerve pain.  Sometimes, like in carpal tunnel, swelling around the nerves pinches them and causes pain and numbness.\n\nRest and warm compresses (over a longer period of time depending on how serious it is) will help if this is the case.  Look at your activity and see if you are overworking or injuring the wrist or hand.\n\nIf it doesn't go away after a few days or gets very painful and/or stays numb, see the doctor.  Serious nerve injuries might involve a special splint, therapy, or even surgery.\n\nSpeedy healing!
1117663
I have no idea why your hand is doing that, but I can tell you why mine does that.\n\nI paint a lot, do yard work and have gymnastic type activities in my background and about 1 1/2 months ago, my hands (both but mostly my right) swelled, tingled and went numb mostly in my thumb and middle finger(s). So painful that it would actually wake me up at nights about a week after it started. I went to the doctor and had x-rays done on my wrists (I thought it was carpel tunnel syndrome) and it turned out that I have occult ganglion cysts, the kind in the middle of the wrist bones not the kind that come OUT of the wrist bones. The cyst puts pressure on the nerves in my hand. \n\nSo, the doctor told me to sleep with wrist splints on for at least 3 weeks to see if that would help (to keep the cysts from getting agitated so they could go down on their own). That has helped with the pain and swelling, but my middle fingers are still numb but no longer tingle. I'm still able to do every thing I always do, but use my splints during the day when I use yard tools.\n\nAnyway, that's my story. Good luck!
66496
Numbness, coldness, tingling and discoloration (a blueish hue) in your extremeties. If you have discoloration or prolonged numbness, call a doctor NOW!  Also if you press on your foot or hand or some part you think isn't getting good circulation and it doesn't turn back to it's normal color immediately, then you have bad circulation.
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Yes, it could be cyanosis.  If there is lack of blood circulating to the hands and fingers, then your tissues starts to turn a dusky blue color.  If there are problems of the back like you stated, it is possible that some of the vessels are compressed, thereby decreasing the blood flow.  Decreased blood flow can also cause headaches.  If your brain isn't getting enough oxygen, it goes into a state of ischemia (no oxygen) and that pain results.  It should be checked out by a neurologist or start with a pain specialist.  Good Luck!!
817892
It sounds like it.  Symptoms usually start gradually, with frequent burning, tingling, or itching numbness in the palm of the hand and the fingers, especially the thumb and the index and middle fingers. Some carpal tunnel sufferers say their fingers feel useless and swollen, even though little or no swelling is apparent. The symptoms often first appear in one or both hands during the night, since many people sleep with flexed wrists. A person with carpal tunnel syndrome may wake up feeling the need to "shake out" the hand or wrist. As symptoms worsen, people might feel tingling during the day. Decreased grip strength may make it difficult to form a fist, grasp small objects, or perform other manual tasks. In chronic and/or untreated cases, the muscles at the base of the thumb may waste away. Some people are unable to tell between hot and cold by touch.
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Carpal Tunnel, daytime sleepiness, and high blood pressure can be signs of obstructive sleep apnea. \n\nIn this condition while you are sleeping, periods of apnea (stop breathing) occur. They are then followed by intermittent partial awakening to take a deep breath. Some bed partners complain of snoring, floowed by a short period of quiet, then a loud snort/gasp and then snoring...\n\nIts easily checked out with a sleep study. Ask your doctor about it.\n\nRed, blotchy hives.. whole different issue. It sounds like an allergic phenomena. See hereditary angioedema. Its a lot more diffuclt to figure out, but your GP can reassure you.\n\nGood luck.
465112
The ulnar nerve becomes compressed or entrapped.  It usually happens at the elbow level.  Feeling like your hand went to sleep is a symptom.  It usually is called cubital tunnel syndrome and affects the 4th and 5th fingers.  Nerve tests are done to diagnose the condition.  Resting your elbow too long in 1 position, and injuries can cause cubital tunnel.