Tingly hand

[CocoPops]

Sounds like CTS (Carpal Tunnel Syndrome).

[CocoPops]

What is carpal tunnel syndrome?

Carpal tunnel syndrome occurs when the median nerve, which runs from the forearm into the hand, becomes pressed or squeezed at the wrist. The median nerve controls sensations to the palm side of the thumb and fingers (although not the little finger), as well as impulses to some small muscles in the hand that allow the fingers and thumb to move. The carpal tunnel - a narrow, rigid passageway of ligament and bones at the base of the hand ¾ houses the median nerve and tendons. Sometimes, thickening from irritated tendons or other swelling narrows the tunnel and causes the median nerve to be compressed. The result may be pain, weakness, or numbness in the hand and wrist, radiating up the arm. Although painful sensations may indicate other conditions, carpal tunnel syndrome is the most common and widely known of the entrapment neuropathies in which the body's peripheral nerves are compressed or traumatized.

What are the symptoms of carpal tunnel syndrome?

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.

[shiato storm]

yes, i'm aware of tunnel syndrome, and repetetive strain etc. lots of the guys who row seem to get it cause they're too tense and their hand-grip gets tight...I've never had it but I know what it feels like to have similar symptoms. I just think this could be the tissue over the bone going funny but cps is a possibility, but no swelling or finger pains, just tingling in the heel part...hmmm...I'll try a pad tomorrow...

[5lab]

a mouse mat pad will normally make the symptoms worse..

[tim_n]

Not left hand with tingling up your arm as well? Sharp pains in chest? :- )

Nah, you'll be fine. Just don't expect to live long.

[Twigman]

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