I woke up last Friday with my left hand numb and my right had was numb from middle finger to pinky. I have never in my 7 years had this happen to me.
Yes! It's nerve pressure. When your middle finger to your pinky is numb it's likely the way your elbow has been positioned. Try to straighten your elbow and see if that helps. If its your thumb to middle finger that's numb it's likely the way your wrist is bent; try to straighten it also.
Numbness in the hands, including the wrist down, can be a symptom experienced by people with lupus. This could be due to several factors:
- Peripheral Neuropathy: Lupus can cause nerve damage due to inflammation, leading to numbness and tingling
- Carpal Tunnel Syndrome: Inflammation from lupus can put pressure on the Show Full Answer
How are you feeling now?
Thank you, I went to Ortho of VA and doctor told me it is a pinch nerve in left hand, put me in brace until Sept. 29th but it not much better yet.
Thank you ❣️