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What Else Cures Numbness And Loss Of Circulation In Both Hands Other Than Carpal Tunnel Brace?

i have issues at night with both hands loseing circulation and becoming numb. It takes a while to go away and does not help just shaking the arm. Issue does not happen in the day. I am trying as Caral Tunnel brace on one hand with no luck. Right hand is worse then left. Started 5 days ago
Wed, 18 Dec 2013
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Hi. Your history more suggestive of cervical ribs. It is better to go for X-rays for cervical ribs , also to rule out hypothyroidism means go for thyroid test. Such problems can have deep seated problems so better to consult a doctor than trying something on your own .
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What Else Cures Numbness And Loss Of Circulation In Both Hands Other Than Carpal Tunnel Brace?

Hi. Your history more suggestive of cervical ribs. It is better to go for X-rays for cervical ribs , also to rule out hypothyroidism means go for thyroid test. Such problems can have deep seated problems so better to consult a doctor than trying something on your own .