10 Carpal Tunnel Symptoms
Reviewed: Dr. Gromatzky
Symptom #10: Sleeping Hands
A numbness or tingling sensation sometimes means a part of the body has “fallen asleep.” It feels as though that part of the body doesn’t want to move or do anything at all. It is usually a result of sitting or lying awkwardly, and the sensation will usually go away shortly after resuming a more suitable position.
One symptom of carpal tunnel syndrome is the hands seem to fall asleep and are unresponsive. The normal response is to shake the hands in order to “wake them up” which often helps. Shaking the hands is a hallmark sign of carpal tunnel syndrome.
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