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numb small and pinky finger due to sleep position - ulnar nerve issue

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danbb
danbb

Hii all,

I am new to forum and seeking some help. From past some days randomly after sleeping in the morning either or both hand fingers ( small and pinky ) goes numb. It takes 5 10 seconds to get back to life.

Well i know i sleep in bad slewpijg position ( also on small bed from some days ), i sleep on my stomach with my hands below the chest, elbow bent.

Well i want to ask if i should consult a doc or changing my sleeping position will resolve . I have heard its cubital tunnel syndrome. It does not cause me pain from anything else just that sleeping is problematic and sometimes leave weird sensation for a day in my fingers though its not pain or loss of motion. . I can palpate that nerve just above my elbow muscle is that normal ? I have heard ulnar nerve is just below the surface . Scared a bit

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  • anja46452
    anja46452 danbb

    Posted

    This is definitely your sleeping position. I once slept on a pillow that was too flat for me, and would also wake up every morning with numb pinkies. As soon as I replaced the pillow and thus improved my posture, it went away.
    • danbb
      danbb anja46452

      Posted

      Hii thanks for the reply. Last night i restricted my sleeping position. It disturbed my sleep but saved numbness. I ll follow it up.

      Please suggest is it very much serious thing or i should continue with my daily activities .

      I still have very very mild sensation in pinky finger because if last episode of numbness may be .. can u suggest how many days this mild sensation will last. Thanks and regards

  • anja46452
    anja46452 danbb

    Posted

    I highly doubt this is serious. Anyone's nerves would get irritated by continuous compression. I imagine it's probably a bit inflamed from the long-term irritation, so that would explain the sensitivity when you palpate it. Take an anti-inflammatory and work on sleeping properly. I'm sure it'll resolve very quickly. I'd only worry if you start experiencing numbne or pain during the day without explanation.

    • danbb
      danbb anja46452

      Posted

      well thanks a lot, I also feel its purely sleep problem because i sleep on my stomach and both hands under my chest taking all the pressure and its been happening for around 15-20 days on and off.

      I am only worried about this palpation well but your reply seems conclusive. I will work on sleeping postures. As of now no day time pain or numbness is there.

      I have read on Internet that this nerve is very close to skin surface, can this also be the reason i could touch it or feel it? and may be this thing is making me anxious. 

      I am an overly anxious person just to let u know smile

    • danbb
      danbb

      Posted

      one more thing that i would like to add, which might have contributed to this sort of situation and that is,  i had been involved in some serious mobile gaming for 2 weeks around. i used to lie on my stomach and play the game putting pressure on elbows, hope you get me.

      So it might have also contributed. sad

       

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