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Anyone have a tingling sensation in their hands?

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Hi all,

I have noticed this before but I have disregarded it but today, it is lasting longer than normal.

Is this as a result of medication i.e. Armour?

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Clutter

Hi Sandra,

It is quite a common symptom of hypo and hyper thyroidism. I have carpal tunnel syndrome in my left arm and hand when I'm under medicated and it's slightly intensified due to dropping meds recently and, I think, the heat. I'm actually experiencing tiny tingling electric shocks in both hands and forearms at the moment. I may raise my meds a tad to see whether that helps but I suspect the heat is exacerbating it.

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SandraCC in reply to Clutter

Ok Thanks - any recommendations for me? I am only in my 2nd week of medication having recently raised to 1/2 a grain - I cant raise mine yet can I? I should be waiting for another 2 weeks before I raise it again.

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Clutter in reply to SandraCC

Don't rush it, Sandra or you may crash. Try steeping your hands and forearms in cold water. If heat is causing the tingling this will relieve the tingling temporarily.

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SandraCC in reply to Clutter

Will do - thanks Clutter

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Novacella71006

I'm also having carpal tunnel syndrom in my right hand. for me it helps stretching the muscles in the hand and arm. you may look up some videos on youtube that show how to do it.

also during my pregnancy I had my midwife doing acupuncture and all symptoms were gone immediately. I did not try it ever since but I don't see a reason why it shouldn't help!

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SandraCC in reply to Novacella71006

Thanks Nova - will do

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Martin123

its also a symptom of low B12 have you had levels checked?

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SandraCC in reply to Martin123

Martin, I am currently taking b12 as prescribed. Due to check in with specialist so I hope he will pick up on this

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Redmen65

Hi I have weird numb feeling in hands especially thumbs it's really annoying.

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