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Numbness in hands Report

Numbness is a loss of the sensation of feeling in an area of the body. Numbness results from damage to, or impaired function of, the nerves that supply the affected area. The function of the nerves may be impaired by numerous causes including decreased blood supply, acute or chronic conditions.


What we've learned from patients who report Numbness in hands

Symptom severities

Severe
226
Moderate
415
Mild
307
None
108

What patients report taking for the purpose of treating Numbness in hands

What patients report taking for the purpose of treating Numbness in hands
Reason # Patients Percentage of patients
Carpal Tunnel Surgery 11   Carpal Tunnel Surgery: 1%
Gabapentin 3   Gabapentin: 0%
Neurontin 3   Neurontin: 0%
Ultram ER 3   Ultram ER: 0%
Chiropractic 2   Chiropractic: 0%
Wrist splints 2   Wrist splints: 0%
Solu-Medrol Infusion 2   Solu-Medrol Infusion: 0%
Prednisone 2   Prednisone: 0%
Ice or Cold Packs 1   Ice or Cold Packs: 0%
Steroid IV Infusion 1   Steroid IV Infusion: 0%
Tramadol 1   Tramadol: 0%
Skelaxin 1   Skelaxin: 0%
Norco 1   Norco: 0%
Occupational therapy 1   Occupational therapy: 0%
Hand splints 1   Hand splints: 0%
MRI Cervical Spine 1   MRI Cervical Spine: 0%
Mirapex 1   Mirapex: 0%
Acupuncture - Ear 1   Acupuncture - Ear: 0%
Methylprednisolone Dose Pack 1   Methylprednisolone Dose Pack: 0%
Deep Tissue Massage 1   Deep Tissue Massage: 0%
Baclofen 1   Baclofen: 0%
Cervical Traction 1   Cervical Traction: 0%
No Medications 1   No Medications: 0%
MRI Lumbar Spine 1   MRI Lumbar Spine: 0%
Oxcarbazepine 1   Oxcarbazepine: 0%
Neck Surgery 1   Neck Surgery: 0%
Spinal traction 1   Spinal traction: 0%
Cervical Spine Fusion 1   Cervical Spine Fusion: 0%
Hand Surgery 1   Hand Surgery: 0%
Methylprednisolone Infusion 1   Methylprednisolone Infusion: 0%

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