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Neuropathy: Numbness only, no pain

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@magicwoo

Recently, it’s been roughly two months, I have been waking up in the night with unbearable numbness in my left hand (mostly) but sometimes my wrist & arm

I have been going to OT for about six weeks, trying to keep up with a rigorous at home exercise program, so far no relief. Numbness in left hand is 24/7 (aprox. 3-4 level during the daytime)
At night I sleep anywhere from 2-4 hours before waking up with numbness (7-8 level)
The only relief is to get vertical, I have tried a large wedge pillow, a neck roll pillow, beanbag, gel, foam…even no pillow!
I was diagnosed roughly twelve years ago with cervical ,radicliopathy (C5-C-6)
I’ve been able to keep it from getting worse, until now!
I also went for my first Medicare wellness exam and have lost one inch of height, after a Dexa scan, I do have osteoporosis as well…
Can someone advise, next steps?
Thankyou in advance!
I’m very happy to have found this group!
Maddie

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Welcome Maddie! @magicwoo, We are happy you found Connect also. Learning as much as you can about your condition is a great start. It sounds like you've tried quite a few things but still haven't gotten any relief. @jenniferhunter started the following discussion on Myofascial Release Therapy that you might find helpful.

-- Myofascial Release Therapy (MFR) for treating compression and pain:
https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/myofascial-release-therapy-mfr-for-treating-compression-and-pain/
You mentioned that the numbness is only in the left hand. Have you seen an orthopaedic hand specialist?