r/carpaltunnel

Hello group!

3 mornings ago I woke up with my pinky, ring finger ,and palm (L hand) completely numb and throbbing. At first I didn't think anything of it since this has happened before. What I would normally do is massage my hand and the feeling would go away within seconds. But 3 mornings ago nothing worked. I got so scared after 4 hours that I went to the hospital to be told I had text book symptoms of carpal tunnel and sent on my way with a referral to see a hand surgeon. I immediately jumped online to inform myself about carpal tunnel. I have read numbness in pinky and ring finger is something totally different and comes from the neck. I am waiting on wrist guards and have stopped my jewelry making in hopes to help heal whatever the cause of this sudden numbness and throbbing. Another thing I'd like to add is I have only felt this numb/throbbing sensation upon waking up. I sleep on my side with my wrist bent inward under my chin. I don't initially fall asleep this way but somehow end up in this awkward position. For the past 3 nights I have forced myself to try and fall asleep on my back with pillows propped up under both elbows to keep my arms straight. This has helped tremendously and have not woken up with numbness or throbbing. Has anyone tried any supplements or exercises to help calm or rid of the above mentioned sensations?

Thank you in advance!

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