The last three weeks, I have awakened throughout the night with tingling, numbnes and burning in the hands. I even noticed it started only with numbness...pins and needles, but has started to burn.....My right forearm appears to run along the ulnar nerve, thereby creating numbness in the 4th and 5th digit...right hand. it is not carpal tunnel, in that it has occurred in the right door a few times. it is not due to sleeping position. I have tested sleep positions...best on my back, but it is still occurring. I am assuming it is Vitamin D deficiency...it is winter and that has happened in the past. j have also added B 12 and a good general broad based vitamin. What do you think?????
Hi, Thanks for your query. The abnormal sensations that you have such as burning, tingling are termed peripheral neuropathy. Peripheral Neuropathy is a condition caused by damage to the peripheral nervous system [most commonly seen in diabetic patients]. Another possibility could be nerve compression in spine due to disc bulge. Change your diet and remove inflammatory foods such as citrus fruits, dairy products and wheat that may aggravate the condition. Simultaneously increase your intake of potassium and calcium-rich foods such as bananas and avocados and green leafy vegetablesVitamin B12 is important in the maintenance of health and normal functioning of the nerve tissue and deficiency of it can lead to numbness. You can increase B12 level by taking meat and fish, or you can take tab methylcobalamine. I do hope that you have found something helpful, and I will be glad to answer any further query. Take care