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hi.havent had a rheumatology appointment since Nov 2021 still have my tingling in my hands.am 4mgs.still getting some headaches,had blood test,but I suppose my markers were OK as never heard anything.i am going ring drs on Monday see if I can see one,all I get is a call back,and tol not to worry about tingling.it really annoy me at nite.can anyone help.thank you.

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What did the rheumatologist say when you saw them about the tingling when you saw them in November?

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Flosy in reply to piglette

Hi.didnt see rheumatologist,about my tingling,spoke to Dr.he just nothing to worry about.

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Broseley in reply to Flosy

I too get tingling and semi numbness but in my right lower leg and foot. Physio said it's probably spine related as I have lumbar spondylitis and a crushed disc. Rheumy just ignores it. I think it's more to do with my knee, but who am I to know? Either way, like you, I am told it's nothing to worry about.

I get tingling in one of my hands. As it’s only one and it comes and goes, I’ve decided it’s probably nothing to worry about. It is annoying though especially at night.

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Which side? Thumb or pinky side?

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Flosy in reply to PMRpro

Pinky side

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PMRproAmbassador in reply to Flosy

It could be ulnar nerve entrapment - a bit like carpal tunnel but a different nerve. I have it, little and ring fingers, not sure where it gets pinched, often happens when I'm lying in bed reading and can be both hands which suggests something going on around my neck although moving my elbows sorts it

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Flosy in reply to PMRpro

OK.thats when I feel it most is when in at nite.is there anything we can do for it.it goes up to my next too.

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Flosy in reply to Flosy

Bed at nite.

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PMRproAmbassador in reply to Flosy

Maybe your pillow is the wrong shape or worn out. Or the mattress is saggy, All sorts of reasons.

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Flosy in reply to PMRpro

OK.is it better to lie flat not to high.

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PMRproAmbassador in reply to Flosy

No way of knowing - you have to experiment a bit. Everyone is different.

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Flosy in reply to PMRpro

OK thank you.for your advice.

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