head numbness/body extremity numbness

[happyme29]

Have been experiencing numbness in my head from the middle of the neck up to the middle of the head whenever I am lying down. Escpecially bothersome and painful during sleep hours. Also, experciencing pain and discomfort from my elbows down to my fingertips. I believe that it must be a circulatory problem because it is more pronounced when lying down. Other than seeing my doctor, where can I gather information on this condition? Thank you.

[quincy]

Hi happyme29,

If you have a chiropractor, you could talk to him/her. I have the same chronic problems, related to nerve irritation.

You could do a search on repetative stress injury. I don't know what kind of job you do, but the symptoms sound similar to mine.

The arm problem is possibly from the upper back, lower cervical area, and the numbness in your head could be higher in the cervical area.

You should get it dealt with. You may also consider to see someone in a sports clinic, physio therapy or of course, your doctor. He/she can do x-rays..etc.

You may be sleeping on a pillow that is too high, or that has your head canted at an odd angle or not giving enough support. A neck supporting pillow that holds your head without pressure would be good.

Also, if you sleep on your side, you may consider hugging a small pillow. It will help to keep the side that's up (not the side you're sleeping on) straighter and supported, therefore, not putting stress on the areas that are possibly having pressure.

You could try massage or even accupuncture, but I would suggest at least your doctor firstly.
He may put you on muscle relaxants and probably prescribe physio.

I would advise it soon, because if it becomes chronic, the area only gets weaker (even with treatment).

Please let us know what your diagnosis is.

Best to you,
quincy

[mimireco2]

Originally posted by happyme29:
Have been experiencing numbness in my head from the middle of the neck up to the middle of the head whenever I am lying down. Escpecially bothersome and painful during sleep hours. Also, experciencing pain and discomfort from my elbows down to my fingertips. I believe that it must be a circulatory problem because it is more pronounced when lying down. Other than seeing my doctor, where can I gather information on this condition? Thank you.

Hello happyme29,
It sounds like you have a pinched nerve. I have this from when my horse threw me on my head. I'm Lucky to be walking. Have you been in any acidents or fallen lately? However, the numness and pain in the head concern me. I don't want to scare you, but have you told your doctor of the symptoms? It is possible .....I knew someone 25 who had pain and numbness in the neck and head, then suddenly she had an anurism( I don't know if I spelled this word correctly.)
Check with a doctor for piece of mind.