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pain and numbness

kyCRYSTAL
kyCRYSTAL
In the last few months while in the bed, i have been having severe pain and numbness from both shoulders all the way down to the tips of my fingers, and also in my lower extremities as well, and it doesnt matter what position i sleep in either!!! Pain so bad i cant move or grasp anything for a while, and after the numbness wears off, my hands are hurting really bad, and they stay that way for a while. I believe that its a pinched nerve somewhere, just havent figured it out yet?

Is it the fibromyalgia or something else? What do you guys think?
deleted_user
deleted_user
It could be several pinched nerves. I would check with your doctor to rule out other things. He might be able to send you for PT to help. I have something similar in my left arm with nerve damage and PT made a big difference along with paying attention to how I rested my arm.

Hope you find out what it is and it gets better soon.

Sending Hugs & Prayers
deleted_user
deleted_user
I have similar problems that stem from pinched nerves. I get numbness in my legs and arms depending on how I am positioned.
I would ask about a nerve conduction servey. They can pinpoint what nerves are firing. Problem is that is can be really uncomfortable. The stick tiny needles in your skin...

Hope yo get some relief!!
kyCRYSTAL
kyCRYSTAL
i had a nerve conduction test done about a year ago, when i first started having trouble with my shoulder, after going to PT for a while, they sent me for one thinking had some cervical radicupathy going on, but all that showed was mild carpal tunnel, but at the time i wasnt having any issues with my hands or arm going numb, so i didnt understand that test then, i dont think its carpal tunnel though, I had one for my back done about 5 years ago, it showed i had nerve damage in my L4&L5, maybe its that, just getting worse!! Dont know, i guess ill just have to get checked out, and soon!!! Physical therapy never helped in either instance though!!