Comments on: Why Did my Arm Fall Asleep? http://spiralbound.net/2007/12/14/why-did-my-arm-fall-asleep my digital notebook Tue, 16 Mar 2010 21:23:03 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 hourly 1 By: B Woehl http://spiralbound.net/2007/12/14/why-did-my-arm-fall-asleep#comment-259174 B Woehl Wed, 10 Mar 2010 09:02:29 +0000 http://spiralbound.net/2007/12/14/why-did-my-arm-fall-asleep#comment-259174 I have the exact problem. It is almost entirely my left arm. I cant lay down, it is almost instantanious, I have to try to sleep sitting up. If I work really hard for a week straight it is almost unbearable. Please let me know if you have found anything that works. Thank you I have the exact problem. It is almost entirely my left arm. I cant lay down, it is almost instantanious, I have to try to sleep sitting up. If I work really hard for a week straight it is almost unbearable. Please let me know if you have found anything that works. Thank you

]]> By: Barb http://spiralbound.net/2007/12/14/why-did-my-arm-fall-asleep#comment-258758 Barb Tue, 09 Mar 2010 00:11:36 +0000 http://spiralbound.net/2007/12/14/why-did-my-arm-fall-asleep#comment-258758 Saw your post. You sound like me. Did you ever get an answer to your hands falling asleep? Saw your post.
You sound like me.
Did you ever get an answer to your hands falling asleep?

]]> By: Cheryl http://spiralbound.net/2007/12/14/why-did-my-arm-fall-asleep#comment-255684 Cheryl Thu, 25 Feb 2010 18:33:00 +0000 http://spiralbound.net/2007/12/14/why-did-my-arm-fall-asleep#comment-255684 Everynight my right arm falls asleep about 4:00 am. The only way that I can keep it awake is to prop my head up high on pillows in a setting up sleep position or just let my arm hang off the bed. Everynight my right arm falls asleep about 4:00 am. The only way that I can keep it awake is to prop my head up high on pillows in a setting up sleep position or just let my arm hang off the bed.

]]> By: claudette http://spiralbound.net/2007/12/14/why-did-my-arm-fall-asleep#comment-254941 claudette Mon, 22 Feb 2010 21:18:31 +0000 http://spiralbound.net/2007/12/14/why-did-my-arm-fall-asleep#comment-254941 unexplained falling following momentary paraalysis in legs on shortterm treatment of cortisone and b12 injestions to no avail anyone hane this problem came from cold climate directly to hot unexplained falling following momentary paraalysis in legs on shortterm treatment of cortisone and b12 injestions to no avail anyone hane this problem came from cold climate directly to hot

]]> By: Troy http://spiralbound.net/2007/12/14/why-did-my-arm-fall-asleep#comment-253998 Troy Thu, 18 Feb 2010 15:57:10 +0000 http://spiralbound.net/2007/12/14/why-did-my-arm-fall-asleep#comment-253998 Hello again, So it's been since Aug of 2009 (its Feb 2010 now) and my numbness is gone! I didn't use the money hungry doctors that only know "cut then ask questions". I'm very proud to say that I took a multi-vitamin, drank 1 gallon of water, and walked at 3.5 miles per hour for 25-30 minutes every single day. It took about 4 months of hard work (yes drinking that much water in itself is hard work) not to mention the exercise. it was totally worth it though! Hello again,

So it’s been since Aug of 2009 (its Feb 2010 now) and my numbness is gone! I didn’t use the money hungry doctors that only know “cut then ask questions”. I’m very proud to say that I took a multi-vitamin, drank 1 gallon of water, and walked at 3.5 miles per hour for 25-30 minutes every single day.

It took about 4 months of hard work (yes drinking that much water in itself is hard work) not to mention the exercise. it was totally worth it though!

]]> By: Ryan http://spiralbound.net/2007/12/14/why-did-my-arm-fall-asleep#comment-239911 Ryan Wed, 21 Oct 2009 17:41:22 +0000 http://spiralbound.net/2007/12/14/why-did-my-arm-fall-asleep#comment-239911 I've noticed that my arms tend to fall asleep not only while I'm sleeping, but also periodically throughout the day. I've noticed it more after I work out my triceps and shoulders at the gym. I believe this may be happening due to the muscles cutting off blood supply or perhaps the nerves which travel through this area of the body. Thoracic outlet syndrome is sometimes diagnosed in athelets who excessively use their rotator cuffs like pitchers, so I'm wondering if I may have this. Stretching effectively eliminates the issue, along with a warm/hot bath. I think I'll continue to use these remedies unless it becomes worse. I’ve noticed that my arms tend to fall asleep not only while I’m sleeping, but also periodically throughout the day. I’ve noticed it more after I work out my triceps and shoulders at the gym. I believe this may be happening due to the muscles cutting off blood supply or perhaps the nerves which travel through this area of the body. Thoracic outlet syndrome is sometimes diagnosed in athelets who excessively use their rotator cuffs like pitchers, so I’m wondering if I may have this. Stretching effectively eliminates the issue, along with a warm/hot bath. I think I’ll continue to use these remedies unless it becomes worse.

]]> By: cheryl Clemons http://spiralbound.net/2007/12/14/why-did-my-arm-fall-asleep#comment-239709 cheryl Clemons Mon, 19 Oct 2009 22:29:30 +0000 http://spiralbound.net/2007/12/14/why-did-my-arm-fall-asleep#comment-239709 Hey Kristy..what did the neuro doc tell you? I have the same problem, and it seems to be getting worse, I wake up every hour at night, I sleep on my back, so no way is circulation cut off. Hey Kristy..what did the neuro doc tell you? I have the same problem, and it seems to be getting worse, I wake up every hour at night, I sleep on my back, so no way is circulation cut off.

]]> By: Paul http://spiralbound.net/2007/12/14/why-did-my-arm-fall-asleep#comment-238925 Paul Tue, 13 Oct 2009 11:41:18 +0000 http://spiralbound.net/2007/12/14/why-did-my-arm-fall-asleep#comment-238925 This happens to me also sometimes. I am althletic so it has nothing to do with being overwieght I am a bodybuilder and thought it had something to do with Nerves and lifting heavy weights. It is a strange feeling. It appears to happen with me because I sleep with my arms under my pillows. This happens to me also sometimes. I am althletic so it has nothing to do with being overwieght I am a bodybuilder and thought it had something to do with Nerves and lifting heavy weights. It is a strange feeling. It appears to happen with me because I sleep with my arms under my pillows.

]]> By: Diane http://spiralbound.net/2007/12/14/why-did-my-arm-fall-asleep#comment-238809 Diane Mon, 12 Oct 2009 15:22:29 +0000 http://spiralbound.net/2007/12/14/why-did-my-arm-fall-asleep#comment-238809 What I'm about to say may sound strange but this is what happened to me. For no apparent reason my arms started falling asleep. Then a few days later my legs fell asleep. This came out of nowhere. I couldn't get them to wake up. I started freaking out but I felt like I was losing control of my body. I did notice that whenever I went outside I started feeling better. This got so bad that it literally had me in tears and dear Hubby did not know what to do with me. I thought I was going nuts. Because it came out of nowhere and two weeks prior I was perfectly fine, I racked my brain to figure out what changed. I started walking around the house looking all around trying to see what was different. And there I saw it... bug zappers. My husband had just purchased three bug zappers that you plug into your wall socket. I froze! I knew that these things were supposed to give off an ultrasonic wave and strike the nervous system to bugs and rodents. And now my nervous system was compromised from something. I started unplugging them. All three were in rooms I was always in. My home office, garage, and the kitchen. When I pulled the last one out of the socket, a weird sensation happening in my torso stopped. It literally stopped the moment the last one was unplugged. It took six months for my body to heal. It has never happened again. They say these things are safe for people and PETS, but how the heck do they know this? If you have these bug devices, I'd consider getting rid of them. What I’m about to say may sound strange but this is what happened to me. For no apparent reason my arms started falling asleep. Then a few days later my legs fell asleep. This came out of nowhere. I couldn’t get them to wake up. I started freaking out but I felt like I was losing control of my body. I did notice that whenever I went outside I started feeling better. This got so bad that it literally had me in tears and dear Hubby did not know what to do with me. I thought I was going nuts. Because it came out of nowhere and two weeks prior I was perfectly fine, I racked my brain to figure out what changed. I started walking around the house looking all around trying to see what was different. And there I saw it… bug zappers. My husband had just purchased three bug zappers that you plug into your wall socket. I froze! I knew that these things were supposed to give off an ultrasonic wave and strike the nervous system to bugs and rodents. And now my nervous system was compromised from something. I started unplugging them. All three were in rooms I was always in. My home office, garage, and the kitchen. When I pulled the last one out of the socket, a weird sensation happening in my torso stopped. It literally stopped the moment the last one was unplugged. It took six months for my body to heal. It has never happened again. They say these things are safe for people and PETS, but how the heck do they know this? If you have these bug devices, I’d consider getting rid of them.

]]> By: Dave http://spiralbound.net/2007/12/14/why-did-my-arm-fall-asleep#comment-234323 Dave Tue, 08 Sep 2009 14:21:16 +0000 http://spiralbound.net/2007/12/14/why-did-my-arm-fall-asleep#comment-234323 I typically have this problem when I sleep face down and my arm up under my pillow. Its a very scary feeling that you could be doing permanent damage from it. Luckily, its been happening for several years for me and has yet to render anything permanent. I always hated sleeping on my back, but now i feel i pretty much have to to prevent this. I also lift weights (once, heavily into body building) and the problem only seemed to have started once i acquired a bit larger arm size. Perhaps the muscle in my shoulder pinching the artery when my arm is in the raised position. Or I could be totally wrong and it could be attributed to age. The problem does not happen for me, however, unless I sleep with my arm in the up position. Either way, I hope we learn of a good fix for this. My next trip to the doctor, I will bring this problem up and see what kind of information I can get. Then I will post it here. As long as we're working together on this issue, we'll get it figured out. Good luck, all! And keep the info coming! I typically have this problem when I sleep face down and my arm up under my pillow. Its a very scary feeling that you could be doing permanent damage from it. Luckily, its been happening for several years for me and has yet to render anything permanent. I always hated sleeping on my back, but now i feel i pretty much have to to prevent this. I also lift weights (once, heavily into body building) and the problem only seemed to have started once i acquired a bit larger arm size. Perhaps the muscle in my shoulder pinching the artery when my arm is in the raised position. Or I could be totally wrong and it could be attributed to age. The problem does not happen for me, however, unless I sleep with my arm in the up position. Either way, I hope we learn of a good fix for this. My next trip to the doctor, I will bring this problem up and see what kind of information I can get. Then I will post it here. As long as we’re working together on this issue, we’ll get it figured out. Good luck, all! And keep the info coming!

]]> By: Troy http://spiralbound.net/2007/12/14/why-did-my-arm-fall-asleep#comment-228037 Troy Mon, 03 Aug 2009 18:52:05 +0000 http://spiralbound.net/2007/12/14/why-did-my-arm-fall-asleep#comment-228037 Hello, I have similar problems as everyone else. Its been happening most of my life (I'm 27). My arms, usually my left will be totally dead when I wake up like everyone else, but now my left hand is numb always. My pinky and half my ring finger. I've been to the neurologist and he says I have ulnar nerve damage, but it really seems like a blood flow issue. He gave me a drug called gapaten (or something like that) it didn't work. Now he says surgery on my ulnar nerve will fix this. I thought the guy was knife happy, so I got a second opinion. He said the same thing after 30 seconds of being in the exam room with me. So I decided to try and find my own fix, as I'm worried about side effects of surgery. I'll post an update after I try a few weeks of this: http://www.aor.ca/html/products.php?id=8 The important part of this is it has B1(Benfotiamine) and B12 (Methylcobalamin) In case you don't know, both of these in one pill is very hard to find. I've never tried it, but its suppose to be amazing for nerve repair and blood flow. Just FYI - I'm no way affiliated with this product above, I'm not even sure it will work for me or you. I'm just praying it does, so I can give some great news back to those of us having this problem. Hello,

I have similar problems as everyone else. Its been happening most of my life (I’m 27). My arms, usually my left will be totally dead when I wake up like everyone else, but now my left hand is numb always. My pinky and half my ring finger.

I’ve been to the neurologist and he says I have ulnar nerve damage, but it really seems like a blood flow issue.

He gave me a drug called gapaten (or something like that) it didn’t work. Now he says surgery on my ulnar nerve will fix this. I thought the guy was knife happy, so I got a second opinion. He said the same thing after 30 seconds of being in the exam room with me. So I decided to try and find my own fix, as I’m worried about side effects of surgery.

I’ll post an update after I try a few weeks of this:

http://www.aor.ca/html/products.php?id=8

The important part of this is it has B1(Benfotiamine) and B12 (Methylcobalamin)
In case you don’t know, both of these in one pill is very hard to find. I’ve never tried it, but its suppose to be amazing for nerve repair and blood flow.

Just FYI – I’m no way affiliated with this product above, I’m not even sure it will work for me or you. I’m just praying it does, so I can give some great news back to those of us having this problem.

]]> By: patricia olsson http://spiralbound.net/2007/12/14/why-did-my-arm-fall-asleep#comment-225084 patricia olsson Mon, 06 Jul 2009 15:13:25 +0000 http://spiralbound.net/2007/12/14/why-did-my-arm-fall-asleep#comment-225084 about a week or longer i wake up and my. right hand feels likes it asleep and heavy. i have sleep apenia dont know if it caused. from this i get afraid when i wake up this way i hope it not serious problem it scary because my hand feels so heavy about a week or longer i wake up and my.
right hand feels likes it asleep and heavy.
i have sleep apenia dont know if it caused.
from this i get afraid when i wake up this way
i hope it not serious problem it scary because
my hand feels so heavy

]]> By: JoeJ http://spiralbound.net/2007/12/14/why-did-my-arm-fall-asleep#comment-225052 JoeJ Mon, 06 Jul 2009 07:23:17 +0000 http://spiralbound.net/2007/12/14/why-did-my-arm-fall-asleep#comment-225052 I spend a lot of time in front of a computer. But I dont usually have problems with carpel tunnel because i lay back in a recliner and try to use wireless mouse so I can keep moving my wrists. But I went straight to bed from the pc last night and when I woke up, I had a stiffness pain running from my middle finger joint all the way up my forearm on both arms. It feels like a cramp where you try to stretch it out and it hurts. But it wont go away. It makes the hands so weak that you can hardly type. I tried to actually use a can opener and could not do it at all. I spend a lot of time in front of a computer. But I dont usually have problems with carpel tunnel because i lay back in a recliner and try to use wireless mouse so I can keep moving my wrists.

But I went straight to bed from the pc last night and when I woke up, I had a stiffness pain running from my middle finger joint all the way up my forearm on both arms. It feels like a cramp where you try to stretch it out and it hurts. But it wont go away. It makes the hands so weak that you can hardly type. I tried to actually use a can opener and could not do it at all.

]]> By: Karoline http://spiralbound.net/2007/12/14/why-did-my-arm-fall-asleep#comment-221782 Karoline Thu, 11 Jun 2009 14:43:17 +0000 http://spiralbound.net/2007/12/14/why-did-my-arm-fall-asleep#comment-221782 I had the hand and arm tingling for a long time and none of my Dr's helped me. Last night I elevated my feet on 2 large pillows when I went to bed and slept all night---no tingling. Could be you just need help with your circulation. It does'nt cost anything. Try it. I had the hand and arm tingling for a long time and none of my Dr’s helped me. Last night I elevated my feet on 2 large pillows when I went to bed and slept all night—no tingling. Could be you just need help with your circulation. It does’nt cost anything. Try it.

]]> By: Jason 30 http://spiralbound.net/2007/12/14/why-did-my-arm-fall-asleep#comment-218013 Jason 30 Mon, 11 May 2009 02:41:16 +0000 http://spiralbound.net/2007/12/14/why-did-my-arm-fall-asleep#comment-218013 Some of you probably have Thoracic Outlet Syndrome. Look it up to find out more information. Try stretching very lightly for a few minutes before sleeping each night to see if that helps. Hope this helps! Some of you probably have Thoracic Outlet Syndrome. Look it up to find out more information. Try stretching very lightly for a few minutes before sleeping each night to see if that helps.

Hope this helps!

]]> By: Hallie http://spiralbound.net/2007/12/14/why-did-my-arm-fall-asleep#comment-217614 Hallie Fri, 08 May 2009 04:49:06 +0000 http://spiralbound.net/2007/12/14/why-did-my-arm-fall-asleep#comment-217614 I have CREST scleroderma. For a couple of years prior to the onset of most of my CREST signs and symptoms, I experienced this falling asleep of my arms up to 5 times a night. It turns out that many CREST patients do. This April 2009, a study showed that vasculopathy of the ulnar artery (artery running through the arm) is quite common in scleroderma. In fact, even prior to this it was well known that scleroderma causes all sorts of vasculopathy. Go google "CREST scleroderma" and see if you have any of the other signs of CREST. Sclero.org has lots of information about it. I have CREST scleroderma. For a couple of years prior to the onset of most of my CREST signs and symptoms, I experienced this falling asleep of my arms up to 5 times a night. It turns out that many CREST patients do. This April 2009, a study showed that vasculopathy of the ulnar artery (artery running through the arm) is quite common in scleroderma. In fact, even prior to this it was well known that scleroderma causes all sorts of vasculopathy. Go google “CREST scleroderma” and see if you have any of the other signs of CREST. Sclero.org has lots of information about it.

]]> By: sara http://spiralbound.net/2007/12/14/why-did-my-arm-fall-asleep#comment-215350 sara Tue, 28 Apr 2009 08:41:00 +0000 http://spiralbound.net/2007/12/14/why-did-my-arm-fall-asleep#comment-215350 I have been having the problems in these posts, only much more severe. This morning I woke up with both of my arms numb and a very heavy pressure like feeling in them. It used to be I could put them by my side and I could feel the blood filling back in, but now that doesnt work and it stays painful and uncomfortable for quite some time. This morning I had to ask my husband to lift the sheet off of me (because I couldnt use my hands/arms) so I could stand up to try to help it which didn't work anyway. If someone could maybe write something helpful instead of another question or the same experience I would really appreciate it. Thanks I have been having the problems in these posts, only much more severe. This morning I woke up with both of my arms numb and a very heavy pressure like feeling in them. It used to be I could put them by my side and I could feel the blood filling back in, but now that doesnt work and it stays painful and uncomfortable for quite some time. This morning I had to ask my husband to lift the sheet off of me (because I couldnt use my hands/arms) so I could stand up to try to help it which didn’t work anyway. If someone could maybe write something helpful instead of another question or the same experience I would really appreciate it. Thanks

]]> By: chris http://spiralbound.net/2007/12/14/why-did-my-arm-fall-asleep#comment-214515 chris Sat, 25 Apr 2009 01:50:35 +0000 http://spiralbound.net/2007/12/14/why-did-my-arm-fall-asleep#comment-214515 one time i woke up face down with both my arms numb it felt like i really didnt have arms.....but of course they went back to normal in a few seconds it was kinda funny now that i look back one time i woke up face down with both
my arms numb it felt like i really didnt have arms…..but of course they went back to normal in a few seconds

it was kinda funny now that i look back

]]> By: eva http://spiralbound.net/2007/12/14/why-did-my-arm-fall-asleep#comment-214167 eva Thu, 23 Apr 2009 14:35:37 +0000 http://spiralbound.net/2007/12/14/why-did-my-arm-fall-asleep#comment-214167 I have had this numbing and tingling problem on and off for years when I'm sleeping as well and have found that whenever it starts up again I take "Circulation Blend SP-11B" by Solaray, 2capsules 1 to 3 times a day depending on how severe it is for a few weeks and it goes away for several months before coming back. One can take it always of course to avoid it from coming back. All natural and just helps to circulate blood through the body. Good luck! I have had this numbing and tingling problem on and off for years when I’m sleeping as well and have found that whenever it starts up again I take “Circulation Blend SP-11B” by Solaray, 2capsules 1 to 3 times a day depending on how severe it is for a few weeks and it goes away for several months before coming back. One can take it always of course to avoid it from coming back. All natural and just helps to circulate blood through the body. Good luck!

]]> By: Tina http://spiralbound.net/2007/12/14/why-did-my-arm-fall-asleep#comment-211901 Tina Wed, 15 Apr 2009 01:31:48 +0000 http://spiralbound.net/2007/12/14/why-did-my-arm-fall-asleep#comment-211901 I'm on the phone with my sister and all of a sudden, my arm goes completely numb. My arm hurts where my armpit is and then it moves down to my elbow. The inside of my elbow, at the point, hurts and my arm still feels really strange. It feels like it's being squeezed by something hard. I wonder what it could mean. (?). I’m on the phone with my sister and all of a sudden, my arm goes completely numb. My arm hurts where my armpit is and then it moves down to my elbow. The inside of my elbow, at the point, hurts and my arm still feels really strange. It feels like it’s being squeezed by something hard. I wonder what it could mean. (?).

]]> By: Joe http://spiralbound.net/2007/12/14/why-did-my-arm-fall-asleep#comment-207598 Joe Wed, 01 Apr 2009 17:32:52 +0000 http://spiralbound.net/2007/12/14/why-did-my-arm-fall-asleep#comment-207598 well i got good news and bad news i have been haveing the same trouble i like to sleep on my belly with my head resting on my hands well my left hand or right hand go numb shake it out and back to normal, today i wokeup back of left hand numb and still numb 5 hours later im calling my doctor. ive been getting numbness in my arms and legs for about 2 years im 37 just figured its me getting older but this may have to do with splender as well since i started rinking diet soda! i will let you know if my feeling comes back . well i got good news and bad news i have been haveing the same trouble i like to sleep on my belly with my head resting on my hands well my left hand or right hand go numb shake it out and back to normal, today i wokeup back of left hand numb and still numb 5 hours later im calling my doctor. ive been getting numbness in my arms and legs for about 2 years im 37 just figured its me getting older but this may have to do with splender as well since i started rinking diet soda! i will let you know if my feeling comes back .

]]> By: Simon http://spiralbound.net/2007/12/14/why-did-my-arm-fall-asleep#comment-202670 Simon Thu, 19 Mar 2009 16:42:01 +0000 http://spiralbound.net/2007/12/14/why-did-my-arm-fall-asleep#comment-202670 I have had that happen several times before. If I sit on a low chair with my elbows dug into my thighs after a while my legs both go completely dead to the point that standing up is a difficulty. The tingling sensation I end up getting isn't so much painful as it is extremely ticklish. There is no need to worry about this as even while reduced blood flow to a limb is quite often the cause it would have to be severely reduced for the limb to turn blue and even then remain reduced for a long period of time before permanent damage set in. On a side note, if you get tingling sensation in the arms during the day with no known cause, then it becomes a problem for the doctors ;) I have had that happen several times before. If I sit on a low chair with my elbows dug into my thighs after a while my legs both go completely dead to the point that standing up is a difficulty. The tingling sensation I end up getting isn’t so much painful as it is extremely ticklish.

There is no need to worry about this as even while reduced blood flow to a limb is quite often the cause it would have to be severely reduced for the limb to turn blue and even then remain reduced for a long period of time before permanent damage set in.

On a side note, if you get tingling sensation in the arms during the day with no known cause, then it becomes a problem for the doctors ;)

]]> By: trista http://spiralbound.net/2007/12/14/why-did-my-arm-fall-asleep#comment-201535 trista Sat, 14 Mar 2009 21:55:40 +0000 http://spiralbound.net/2007/12/14/why-did-my-arm-fall-asleep#comment-201535 HI, I am so happy i found this, When i woke up in the morning, my arm couldn't move and it felt numb, asleep, and dead, but i didn't over react though,but i am so happy!!! thank you guys!!! HI, I am so happy i found this, When i woke up in the morning, my arm couldn’t move and it felt numb, asleep, and dead, but i didn’t over react though,but i am so happy!!!
thank you guys!!!

]]> By: Tasha http://spiralbound.net/2007/12/14/why-did-my-arm-fall-asleep#comment-201202 Tasha Fri, 13 Mar 2009 16:19:00 +0000 http://spiralbound.net/2007/12/14/why-did-my-arm-fall-asleep#comment-201202 I saw your post. I am 34, I am having the same problem. My right arm falls asleep several times a night and in various postions. When I wake up, I have to get out of bed and move around for 10-15 minutes to get the feeling back, and then my middle finger is sore and feels swollen the rest of the day. It has me very worried. I was wondering what you were able to find out. I saw your post. I am 34, I am having the same problem. My right arm falls asleep several times a night and in various postions. When I wake up, I have to get out of bed and move around for 10-15 minutes to get the feeling back, and then my middle finger is sore and feels swollen the rest of the day. It has me very worried.

I was wondering what you were able to find out.

]]> By: Kathy http://spiralbound.net/2007/12/14/why-did-my-arm-fall-asleep#comment-199259 Kathy Sun, 08 Mar 2009 01:30:54 +0000 http://spiralbound.net/2007/12/14/why-did-my-arm-fall-asleep#comment-199259 Wow, I'm surprised at how many people have this. I have Raynauds syndrome where my fingers will freeze really easily, usually it happens when I'm at the grocery store. They turn this ghostly shade of white...however last Feb. 2007 , I had an allergic reaction to a drug for a bladder infection and ever since then I've been experiencing the numbness thing that everyone is writing about..usually in some of my fingers, and sometimes my whole hand, sometimes my toes, usually while I'm sleeping sometimes when I'm sitting on the couch watching T.V....I'm not overweight at all, I'm 49 yrs.old, 123ibs., 5'4" tall, I exercise, I eat right. I looked it up and the only things I could find were possible diabetes, MS,. When i had the allergic reaction it was really bad I developed these wicked welts all over that itched like crazy and my lips and face swelled and I even fainted...Anyway I always feel that's when it started........Thanks Wow, I’m surprised at how many people have this. I have Raynauds syndrome where my fingers will freeze really easily, usually it happens when I’m at the grocery store. They turn this ghostly shade of white…however last Feb. 2007 , I had an allergic reaction to a drug for a bladder infection and ever since then I’ve been experiencing the numbness thing that everyone is writing about..usually in some of my fingers, and sometimes my whole hand, sometimes my toes, usually while I’m sleeping sometimes when I’m sitting on the couch watching T.V….I’m not overweight at all, I’m 49 yrs.old, 123ibs., 5′4″ tall, I exercise, I eat right. I looked it up and the only things I could find were possible diabetes, MS,. When i had the allergic reaction it was really bad I developed these wicked welts all over that itched like crazy and my lips and face swelled and I even fainted…Anyway I always feel that’s when it started……..Thanks

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