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I SAW 3AM

Luvsmyfam — Sun, 11 Feb 2024 14:04:14 GMT

I have been up since 3am,due to numbess and tingling in my arm.I took my meds,thinking I could go back to sleep(no work today) I was wrong! Not sure what is going on.Ever since my wrist was broke,this has been going on.I see the Ortho Dr the end of Feb, and maybe he will up my dosage on meds.

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cheriere — Sun, 11 Feb 2024 14:15:31 GMT

@Luvsmyfam Sounds like you may have a bad pinched nerve or even nerve damage. Please see your dr about this as soon as you can. I'm not trying to scare you. This won't kill you, but sure can make life unbearable. 💝💕

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Estellee — Sun, 11 Feb 2024 14:20:03 GMT

@Luvsmyfam That does sound like a pinched nerve. Maybe some over the counter pain reliever or even Voltaren gel could help. Hope you feel better!

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Mom2Dogs — Sun, 11 Feb 2024 15:32:40 GMT

@Luvsmyfam Since I broke my shoulder in early December and surgery 2 days later I have not had a full nights sleep.

After surgery and up to about 3 weeks ago my arm was still giving me discomfort and very difficult to get comfortable at night. I still have discomfort but it is getting better...my physical therapist gave me a light compression sleeve to wear, it was for swelling but I also think it has helped with the discomfort at night, although I stlll have trouble sleeping.

I can only sleep on one side an if my elbow is in a position to long, it hurts and wakes me up.

I am not sure what the answer is except 'this to shall pass'....it just takes time. You should message the doctor (end of Feb for your appointment is a ways off) and ask for either more effective meds or something to help you sleep. I found that Tylenol X strength helped my pain.

It is irritating...I probably got 3-4 hours of sleep last night....and I try to stay busy during the day and I rarely nap.

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On It — Sun, 11 Feb 2024 15:54:29 GMT

@Mom2Dogs Have you tried sleeping in a comfortable recliner? The pressure points are different. When I cannot sleep in bed because of back issues, I move to the recliner. I keep my head slightly elevated instead of lying flat. My recliner is in the bedroom so it is an easy transition.

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Still Raining — Sun, 11 Feb 2024 15:54:59 GMT

Sorry to hear your wrist isn't healing smoothly. Check in with your MD to see what might help.

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ECBG — Sun, 11 Feb 2024 15:56:31 GMT

@On It wrote:
@Mom2Dogs Have you tried sleeping in a comfortable recliner? The pressure points are different. When I cannot sleep in bed because of back issues, I move to the recliner. I keep my head slightly elevated instead of lying flat. My recliner is in the bedroom so it is an easy transition.

@On It

That sounds like a great idea.

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Skyegirl21 — Sun, 11 Feb 2024 16:08:07 GMT

Sounds like you likely may have some nerve involvement. Call your doctor-

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Mom2Dogs — Sun, 11 Feb 2024 17:19:44 GMT

@On It Thanks for the suggestion but my right arm is the one I injured and need to use that arm to put the foot bed up on the recliner so I can lay back.

I sure hope my body does not have a sleep memory, meaning once I recover I hope I get back into a normal pattern.....this not sleeping is getting old.

I try to read, watch TV, nothing works.

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On It — Sun, 11 Feb 2024 17:31:03 GMT

@Mom2Dogs Oh, dear! Time will heal your shoulder, but hopefully you will sleep when the healing is complete.

I am adding this idea. Once you are healed, try sleeping on your normal schedule. If that does not work, stay out of bed until well past your normal bedtime. Going to bed much later should break the wake-up timing. I have had to do this more than once.

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Mom2Dogs — Sun, 11 Feb 2024 17:39:20 GMT

@On It I will give that a try..right now we are keeping our normal sleep schedule....in bed about 10:00 and up at 6 am.

I also am back to working (have been for weeks) my normal schedule except the 3 days a week I have PT, I have to cut the work day short.

I have often wondered how people that have chronic pain cope. Mentally, emotionally I am doing just fine but I can see how a chronic illness/pain could really mess with a person.

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Q-Checker — Sun, 11 Feb 2024 18:23:49 GMT

Another vote to report this to your doctors either by reaching him/her directly or by leaving a detailed message about your symptoms. The well-meaning strangers on this forum know nothing about the anatomical site or type of fracture in your wrist. Most importantly, It is likely that none of these people have the required medical training to address your symptoms. A QVC forum is not an appropriate place to seek medical care, either directly or indirectly. I hope you get relief soon!

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haddon9 — Sun, 11 Feb 2024 18:30:09 GMT

@Luvsmyfam Until you get to see your doctor, I would suggest trying to place your arm in different positions when trying to sleep as the tingling & numbness might be better depending on how you have your arm situated.

I don't have your issue but sometimes I do get numbness & tingling when trying to sleep in my left arm and hand. I can't have my hand above my waist and try to keep it down by my side when in bed. That position helps me a lot.

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4kitties — Mon, 12 Feb 2024 22:43:08 GMT

Could it be that you have carpal tunnel syndrome?

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EastCoastGal — Wed, 14 Feb 2024 10:15:54 GMT

@Luvsmyfam wrote:
I have been up since 3am,due to numbess and tingling in my arm.I took my meds,thinking I could go back to sleep(no work today) I was wrong! Not sure what is going on.Ever since my wrist was broke,this has been going on.I see the Ortho Dr the end of Feb, and maybe he will up my dosage on meds.
HAVE A GREAT WORK WEEK Q FRIENDS

@Luvsmyfam ... l have tingling in my arms and hands...as well as my legs and feet...so l know how uncomfortable tingling and numbness are! I'm sure you have it in your one arm for a different reason than l do so l hope your doctor can figure out what yours is caused from...perhaps neuropathy???

Mine is caused from having fibromyalgia for the past 30-40 years. Imagine having that horrible feeling for that many years...all my waking hours!!! Nothing has helped mine during all of these years so I've "learned to live with it !!"

l know you don't have fibromyalgia but I have tingling and numbness like you do. Good luck!!

Chocolate and sweets do make it worse!!

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EastCoastGal — Wed, 14 Feb 2024 10:14:24 GMT

@Luvsmyfam ... I was able to correct my other post just before this.

I'm guessing your doctor may say you have neuropathy. Just a guess. I hope you feel better. You've had quite a hard time with your wrist and now this!

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Luvsmyfam — Tue, 13 Feb 2024 21:55:44 GMT

@4kittiesI sure hope not.Im thinking because of broken wrist

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Luvsmyfam — Tue, 13 Feb 2024 21:57:46 GMT

@Q-CheckerThis sounds more like a scolding towards me and people who responded.I am wanting to know if others have experienced this

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Q-Checker — Tue, 13 Feb 2024 23:24:57 GMT

@Luvsmyfam -- I think that you misinterpreted my message. I am very concerned when you, among others, use this forum in lieu of professional medical advice, The wrist is a complicated anatomical structure and treatment of a fracture and its aftermath should be in competent professionally trained and licensed hands in lieu of listening to well meaning hot tips and notions from lay people. This is a great place to come for consolation -- and we all need that at times -- as long as you ignore amateur medical advice and contact your physician with your concerns about your symptoms. There is a reason why doctors spend so many years in school and, after that, are required to continue their professional education. I hope that you get in touch with your orthopedist and that he/she can offer some helpful treatment or advice to make you more comfortable as soon as possible.