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Numbness in fingers while asleep
My ring finger and little finger gets folded at night also there is tingling in hands and fingers. I am also facing neck and shoulder pain
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This may be because of Low calcium levels
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Get Serum Electrolytes test
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take Shelcal CT 500 mg tablet once a day.
and try to reduce stress and anxiety.
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Low calcium may cause this. Get S. calcium checked.
Also get your cervical spine evaluated, since the problem is not generalised and may have roots in distorted anatomy.
I suggest to take few neck exercises.
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Get serum calcium, vit d3 tested and X ray cervical spine done.
Take tab shelcal 300mg one morning and one evening for 30 days.
Remove high pillow.
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Please check your serum calcium level.
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It could be due to cervical spine issues with nerve compression or CTS . Ideally you should consult a orthopedist in your area for a clinical examination to determine the exact cause
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- Nutritional deficinecy of vitamin and mineral
- Nerve involvement at the level of neck I'm the spine
- Thyroid hormone derangement; if any other symptoms are also present such as weight gain despite normal diet, cold in tolerance, changes in your monthly periods, fatigue/ easy tiredness/ feeling of sleepiness or drowsiness through the day, irregular heart beat, constipation.
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Suggested Investigations:-
1. CBC, Peripheral smear
2. Sr. Vitamin B12, Sr. Vitamin D levels, Sr. Magnesium
3. FT3, FT4, TSH
4. If these investigations are within normal limits, or the neck and shoulder pain is Severe you can go for X Ray Cervical Spine AP and Lateral view.
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- Note for any new symptoms
- Tingling in hands and fingers or even in foot can also occur due to diabetes, at your age you can start with screening of diabetes FBS, HbA1C.
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Its because of various factors, your pottasium levels, your sleeping position, your sleeping pattern, your thyroid levels, Vit D levels, Neurology issues etc, you can consult me for expert opinion and guidance. Nothing to worry, its completely curable
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Dr. Shivam Mishra
General Physician
5 yrs exp
Mumbai
Hi — thank you for explaining your symptoms so clearly. The pattern you’ve described — numbness and tingling in the ring and little finger with neck and shoulder pain — gives a very specific clue about what’s going on. Let’s break it down
Most likely cause: Ulnar nerve compression or Cervical nerve root irritation
Your ring and little fingers are supplied by the ulnar nerve, which passes through two critical areas:
1. At the elbow (Cubital Tunnel) – pressure here, especially when you sleep with your elbow bent, can cause the tingling and folding of those fingers.
2. At the neck (Cervical spine C8–T1 roots) – if there’s a cervical disc bulge or nerve irritation from posture or muscle tightness, it can radiate to your shoulder and arm, causing numbness and pain at night.
Both of these are very common, especially if you work on a computer, use your phone a lot, or sleep with your arms bent under your pillow.
Other possible (less likely) causes
Early cervical spondylosis or nerve impingement
Poor posture or prolonged sitting
Vitamin B12 deficiency (can worsen tingling)
Very rarely — peripheral neuropathy (in diabetes or thyroid issues)
What you can do now
Here’s a simple plan to start relieving your symptoms:
1. Posture correction:
Avoid bending elbows or keeping hands under pillow while sleeping.
Keep wrists straight and shoulders relaxed.
Try a thin pillow or orthopedic cervical pillow.
2. Warm compress:
Apply a warm pack to the neck and shoulder area for 15 minutes twice daily — this relaxes tight muscles pressing on nerves.
3. Medication (for short-term relief):
Tab. Neurobion Forte (B-complex with B12) — once daily after breakfast for 15 days.
Tab. Etoricoxib 60 mg (if pain is significant) — once daily after food for 3–5 days.
(Avoid painkillers if you have acidity or gastric issues.)
4. Neck stretching exercises:
Gentle chin-to-chest and side bending stretches twice daily (avoid jerky movements).
Maintain correct desk height if working on a computer.
5. Sleep habit:
Try to sleep on your back or opposite side of affected hand.
Avoid keeping elbows flexed >90°.
When to get checked in person
You should see a doctor if:
Numbness persists throughout the day (not just at night).
You notice weak grip strength or dropping objects.
Pain radiates down to the arm with electric-shock sensation.
In that case, a Cervical spine X-ray or MRI may be needed to rule out disc compression.
Reassurance
Don’t worry — this condition is completely reversible in most cases with correct posture, mild medicines, and physiotherapy. It’s not a serious nerve disease or paralysis. Once nerve compression is relieved, tingling and finger stiffness disappear within 1–2 weeks.
I can help you design a personalized recovery plan — including sleeping posture, physiotherapy stretches, and vitamin correction — after checking your daily routine and neck posture.
You can message me directly on WhatsApp at nine three two six zero two zero five three six — share your exact symptoms (side of hand affected, posture habits, and whether it’s your dominant hand). I’ll guide you step by step till your tingling and pain fully settle.
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Dr. Chaithra H
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5 yrs exp
Bangalore
Would be because of nerve irritation and compression
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Dr. Nazia Begum M.G
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15 yrs exp
Belgaum
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It could be due to nerve compressions or could be due to vit b12 deficiency
Take tab neurobion daily after dinner for next three months
Contact will guide you further
Take tab imol plus for pain
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Dr. Anuj Mothsra
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6 yrs exp
Jhunjhunu
Can help you, kindly consult and provide detailed history for proper diagnosis and further management
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Dr. Manoj Kumar
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9 yrs exp
Dehradun
Need few more details
Kindly consult
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