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health advisory Hospital Health care 2007-11-14 16:21:47

one of the main reasons for hands "falling a sleep" during the time we sleep is actually due to our anatomy:

in our elbows we have this nerve which is called the ulnar nerve, and it runs very close to our skin. a bit of pressure there for a long period (like when we are asleep) may cause numbness of the hand. when we wake up (some times even due to pain that this pressure cause) shaking that hand usually helps...

hope I helped!

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Have to agree with Rodmanbig it sounds like carpel tunnel syndrome. I have the same problem and had been told begining of carpel tunnel. I also have 4 discs in my cervical spine that need work. Arthritis,bone spurs, spinal stenosis,bulging discs.My arms get tingling and numbness too. If it's just your hands it sounds like carple tunnel - do you use your hands alot for computer work, a lot of lifting, or piece work? Might be a good idea to see your doctor instead of guessing so you know for sure. Take care of yourself! kmj

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