@celia16
I have had multiple EMGs/nerve conduction studies by different neurologists and had different results each time but the consistent result was carpal tunnel. I worked 30+ years on a computer and I’m sure this contributed. I just had carpal tunnel release surgery on my right dominant had mid-March. The numbness that woke me up at night is gone. I am doing physical therapy to strengthen my hand/wrist. I need to have my left hand done in the future after I have my cervical spine surgery.

You may have a pinched cervical nerve root/nerve that impacts your shoulder and arm/hand. Non-surgical treatments may help you manage your symptoms. If you haven’t tried a hand brace worn at night, you may want to try it. It helps me on my left hand to wear it when I sleep so numbness does not wake me up in the middle of the night. You may also want to try Voltaren gel on your neck/shoulder/wrist/hand to reduce inflammation or put a Salonpas lidocaine nerve pain patch at your neck/shoulder to see if it helps calm nerves from shoulder to hand.