Never really had an issue with it before, but ever since ive gotten my BG under good control, i have noticed that my hands go numb pretty quickly in certain situations. Like laying in bed reading from my ipad. after about 15 minutes my fingers and eventually my entire hands start going numb. It only started happening since ive grabbed my BG by the short and curlies. :)~ Is it just my body presenting Hypo symptoms cause it had been used to such a higher BG level? or is it something else. Side note: ive had mild carpal tunnel for years now, but never like this. this is new.
Well, the first thing I'd do is rule out hypos--are you hypo when this happens? If you aren't, you should see a doctor. After a couple of weeks, your body should adjust to the lower numbers and should not act like the normal range is hypo.
I have this, but I've had it for longer than my BG has been an issue, and honestly it's probably related to my fibromyalgia (even though it isn't listed as a symptom anywhere).
It doesn't really sound like neuropathy, but it would be important to have it checked out.
You can test to see if you're low when you have the symptoms. I've had what I call partial numbness and tingling at times for years from injuries. My throat goes numb when I'm going really low and I have more muscle spasms/pain, if my throat starts to get numb I know I'm going low. I don't think the tingling etc. is neuropathy for me since my bg wasn't high enough for long enough, and I have no problems with sensation. You should get this checked out to see what could be causing it. It could be you're putting pressure on nerves from the activity and being low makes it more pronounced.
I had some pain in my right wrist a few years ago (perhaps when I was playing fantasy baseball more regularly...) so I started mousing left handed and it went away. But, if you are having both hands, I would go get it checked out.
I have to tell you, numbness that is related to particular positions of your hands, wrists, elbow or shoulders is likely what is called an impingement. Basically a position dependent squeezing of the nerve and that is what gives you numbness. It usually goes away, but it could also be a harbinger of further problems and unfortunately, those of us with D have an increased risk of these problems as the high blood sugars can cause thickening of tendons, nerve damage and general inflammation. I have Carpal Tunnel Syndrome (CTS) which is an impingement in the wrist. I've also had flareups of my Ulnar Nerve in the elbow and had shoulder impingement. I doubt it is being cause by your body having a normalized blood sugar. What might be happening is that feeling is being restored and you are finally noticing times when your CTS flares up.
I have neuropothy in my hands and thats how it started for me. Now on my left hand my thumb and 2 fingers I can't feel right. It's starting on my right hand now. That doesn't mean thats whats wrong with you though. Good luck
i've had this, feels like hands are asleep, it's most likely the nerves in your hands refiring, especially if you've had high BG's for a while...sometimes it happens when I go low too. check your blood sugars. often this happens in many areas of the body, hands, feet, arms, legs, muscles, nerves in general after BG's start to come down, it's a recovery process, so to speak. it's also noted on most insulin inserts - side effects; intermittent neuropathy. CTS is also nerves so this too could be effecting it.
I experienced the same condition with my legs in 1982 when I went from injections to one of the first insulin pumps- I was only 18 at the time- I recall taking long walks with my parents and freaking out with my legs doing something close to hat you experienced- My uess is that your body is getting used to lower bsg's.......my A1C was 13 and I went to the 8 range- that was a long time ago- Also, I have had nerve compression releases in my wrist and elbow- where you have the loss of sensation, numbness, in your fingers will tell the doc's what might be happening-
paul
There are many many things that can get out of balance with your hands and wrists. I'd definitely see the doc for tests and treatment options. I have very bad CTS in both wrists from years of knitting, cutting stained glass, and playing the violin. I have been trying to avoid surgery at all costs, but, now am still considering it.
In any case, I think early intervention might save you a heap of trouble further on down the road.