Numb Fingertips

[Smowball]

Woke up amd all fingertips (and thumb) on left hand are numb - like pins and needles. Thought I'd maybe slept on my arm or something but it's now 5 hrs and they're still the same. Any ideas??

[Sqad]

Do you have pain in the hand or not?
Any underlying medical condition?

[Smowball]

Nope no pain at all. Just feels really strange.

[Sqad]

I presume no underlying medical conditions......you didn't answer.
Nothing significant comes to mind.......monitor the situation for a week or so.

[Smowball]

Sorry, underactive thyroid, asthma - nothing to do with hands at all

[Sqad]

Under-active thyroid can cause your symptoms but i guess that you are on thyroxine. I would certainly get your thyroid function blood tests done.

[Smowball]

Yes am on thyroxine daily. Haven't had bloods tested for ages so will ask to be done - thankyou.

[Bumblebee1612]

Hi Smowball, I seem to remember that you were in a car accident recently. The numbness you are experiencing could be owing to whiplash. Are you having physiotherapy for your injuries? It would be worth getting it checked out.