[puchatek767]

Hi, my hand was broken, after 5 weeks in casting I'v been doing physiotherapy
the problem is: my hand fall asleep in night and I'm awake 3-4 times.I have to move my hand and fingers for 5-10 minets to getback to normal.Any advice,
how long is going to take to improve?

[Rrae]

Welcome to NT!

I'm sorry you are having these issues. I broke my left hand a few yrs ago (kicked by a horse) needless to say, it was more of a 'crushed' hand rather than just 'broke'

Have you mentioned this to your Dr?
Since you are waking up that many times a night, perhaps he/she can prescribe you something for sleep so you can rest better?

I hope you can get some answers soon!

Caring,
Rae

[mrsD]

Swelling in the carpal tunnel of the wrist, compresses nerves.

You can try a carpal tunnel wrist brace at night, to take the pressure off those nerves....

There are many types prices etc. Don't get one that is too tight.
And for sleeping, the shorter one may be best.

Perhaps your therapist would have a suggestion for you.

[Spiney95]

Originally Posted by mrsD

Swelling in the carpal tunnel of the wrist, compresses nerves.
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You can try a carpal tunnel wrist brace at night, to take the pressure off those nerves....

There are many types prices etc. Don't get one that is too tight.
And for sleeping, the shorter one may be best.

Perhaps your therapist would have a suggestion for you.

So sorry you have had to deal with this. I agree with Ms D whole heartedly. I was having a similar problem after a very successful ulnar nerve decompression......the nerve in the elbow region. My hand was going to sleep at night. I talked to the surgeon and had me use an ace pull on thingy to isolate and hold the elbow straight while sleeping. He said that sleeping with your arm under your pillow was a no no after an ulnar or carpal decompression. It put the joints in positions that put pressure on the nerves. You can go to sleep with the best of intentions but have no control if you normally sleep that way. It makes sense if you think about it. It solved the problem in short order and I still use it almost 10 years later. If I go for a few nights without using it, I start to have problems again because I evidently sneak that arm under the pillow. Best wishes.

[Morgan Herritage]

Good advise. It could be a nerve issue. As we all know, you have no control how you sleep, try keeping your arm straigt and pointed down toward your torso, not up toward your head. The blood will circulate better that way.