New to this… some questions
Hi everyone. I haven’t officially been diagnosed yet, but I have an appointment in 4 days.
I started developing numbness at night several months ago and brushed it off as my sleeping positions. Then a few days ago, I started developing a tingling and numbness in both hands, and intense pain in my wrists and lower arm. The pain is sometimes so bad, I can’t sleep through the night.
I feel like my legs and feet may be slightly tingly too - but at this point I’m not sure if that’s all in my head due to stress. I work a computer job and play video games, so I wouldn’t be too surprised if it is carpal tunnel.
My question is, is there any danger in waiting these 4 days to get checked out? I’m not sure how severe this is considered, and I’m worried it may rapidly get worse. 4 days is the soonest my primary can get me in.
Sorry if it’s a silly question! I’m trying to educate myself, and figured this is the best place to do it.