“Paresthesis”
I am trying to determine what type of doctor I need to go see. I am consistently having issues with both of my arms falling asleep at night. Both arms will simultaneously go numb regardless of position or how I place my arms. This has been going on for a few months now.
Male | 47 years old
Complaint duration: 4 Months
Medications: Thyroid, Testosterone, Cholestera.
Conditions: none
3 Answers
Needs neurology review with also radiology re neck and possible spinal surgeon depending on results
Victor Pires Lourenco
General Practitioner
All can depend of the position you sleep and thy height of you pillow
If you sleep belly up , you should use a very low pillow or none at all
If you sleep on your side, you should use a higher pelos in a way your head has no tilting
If you sleep belly down you should use a low pillow
If you sleep belly up , you should use a very low pillow or none at all
If you sleep on your side, you should use a higher pelos in a way your head has no tilting
If you sleep belly down you should use a low pillow
You should consult your primary care physician primarily. A careful history taking is of the utmost importance here. What do you mean by numb? How do you know it happens in both arms simultaneously when you are sleeping? Anyone else in your family with the same issue? Is the numbness combined with the lack of being able to steer your arms, elbow, fingers? How soon after you awake to the symptoms subside? What is your weight? Height?
Have you been checked for diabetes mellitus? Do you have vitamin B1 (tiamin), B6 (folate) or B12 deficiency? How is your blood pressure? Do you have a latent heart condition?
It is probably a benign condition, but a more serious background is possible.
Have you been checked for diabetes mellitus? Do you have vitamin B1 (tiamin), B6 (folate) or B12 deficiency? How is your blood pressure? Do you have a latent heart condition?
It is probably a benign condition, but a more serious background is possible.
