She should definitely see a doctor. Could be Raynaud’s, a neurological disorder, rheumatoid arthritis or any number of things. No need for emergency room, but should make a Dr apt soon.
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Probs Raynauds. If her fingers get cold and go white, then a blue/purple colour then red I would say that’s it. I have it in my hands and feet.
I have the same and they can’t figure it out. Had an expensive test for carpal tunnel just to have it come up negative. I just have to live with it. Your friend needs to see the doctor. They will refer them to a sports medicine doctor who can do the carpal tunnel test
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Raynaud’s Syndrome and hypothyroidism, and many more things could cause hand numbness.
In my case it’s caused by Autoimmune issues, thyroid & raynauds.
The only way to find out is thru running tests.
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The differential diagnoses for hand numbness is far too vast to be polling the internet.
Tell your friend to visit a doctor’s office first. The doctor will determine if there is to be a hospital admission or not. Likely, it won’t.
Persistent numbness always merits a doctor’s visit.
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Carpal tunnel … have her to place the palms of her hands together pointing her fingers up. Then have her to pull her hands downward while keeping them together. This helps with carpal tunnel.
If the numbness bothers her while sleeping… she should place a pillow under each arm.
Go to an actual massage therapist. There are muscles that when tight in the shoulders and elbows with refer numbness to the hands.
I have the same problem and just got the results of a electrical conduction test. It is SEVERE carpal tunnel in both hands and an impinged nerve at one elbow. Will be scheduling surgery for the left hand and elbow and when that heals, I’ll have the right hand done.
There are a number of illnesses that begin with numbness of the hands…so she most definitely needs to see a doctor. I had the same thing to happen about five years ago – went to the doctor and had countless tests. Turns out, I had MS.
I have the same thing. Right arm goes numb and tingling, and shoulder pain at the same time. It has happened before and it was cervical stenosis on my c4 vertebrae. Had surgery to repair it and they told me then that I had another developing on my c2 that would also require surgery in a couple of years. That was 5 years ago and now I am certainly paying the price for putting it off so long
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I go to the chiropractor and it instantly goes away and I can feel the blood flowing back into my hands n arms.
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I have this issue but only with my thumbs and it’s near the top of the thumbs always where your finger prints
Raynauds, blood clots, thoracic outlet syndrome. Doctor asap. I would start with a vascular specialist.
Could be nerve endings or carpal tunnel syndrome could be a lot of things. She really needs to see a doctor.
Sometimes it’s a pinched nerve in the neck causing numbness to hands but there is other possibilities. NOT stoke!.
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I had the same issues and found out I had a spinal cord injury, pressing on my nerves. I had surgery and because it took so long to get testing done, I am now disabled!!! DO NOT WAIT, BILLS CAN BE PAID. 
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Tons of stuff. Mine did that for a long time and turns out my body was just dehydrated so my muscles would cramp up fingers would curl and go numb. Started drinking more water daily and hasn’t hardly happened since. If it does I drink a bottle of water and wait 5 mins. It loosens right up and stops being numb. Should probably get checked out to find the exact reason its happening to your friend.
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neuropathy, could be is she diabetic
Maybe carpal tunnel syndrome, a pinched nerve probably should see a dr.
it could be poor circulation. or it can even her nerves. have her see a doctor anyways, just to be safe.
Have her go to a chiropractor it could be her something out of line in her back
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I get this, I have ulna never compression. So any pressure on a certain area near my elbow causes numbness in the 3rd and 4th digit through the hand and half way down my forearm.
Once the pressure is removed the feeling comes back after a few minutes.
But your friend should definitely get it checked out.
I get this because of severe anxiety or just not enough water or sleep. You’re body goes into flight or fight mode from constant stress. Does your friend have any anxiety? Hope this helped 
Chiropractor. They do exrays to check for narrowing or pinches. They can help you.
Unless they have zero insurance, a checkup for this shouldn’t be to expensive for the average person to afford. I am so confused…and it could be something very serious!
You would need more background for this. Like maybe it could be carpal tunnel? Do they have any other symptoms? It could be a pinched nerve or MS…
I get this in my arms and body; I suffer with rheumatoid arthritis, Definitely needs to see doctor, As said in comments could be a number of things
Sounds like a visit to the doctor is in order.
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- Smoking consrticts blood flow which in turn creates numbness.
- Pinched nerves.
- Carpal tunnel.
- Diabetes.
A number of things…carpel tunnel…neck out of place…ra…a dr. will test for many things
1st thing is simple carpal tunnel,quick fix surgery,could be arthritis
Hi! What hand and does she have numbing or pain any where else?
Can be a sign of low B12 in your body. X
has she been checked for diabetes??
Could be any number of things. Its not something to go to the ER about though. Find a reg DR
Maybe poor circulation?
Computer use and positioning and the way we hold our phones can cause this…in addition to muscle tension in neck and shoulders. Could be many things
Pinched nerve in neck!
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Pinched nerve in upper back, shoulder
Carpal Tunnel syndrome
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Pinched nerve… See a chiropractor
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Carpal tunnel syndrome
Sitting on it and giving myself a stranger
Diabetes or it could be a pinched nerve.
Go to a free health clinic in la
Carpol tunnel. I don’t think i spelled that right
Could be raynauds syndrome
Carpal tunnel syndrome. Easy to fix. The numbness will eventually become pain. Need to see a neurosurgeon. If you are in south la I can recommend a great one! Dr Sessions in Covington La fixed both my hands after years of trouble with simple in-house procedures.
Not to be rude but why do people ask medical questions on here? Go to the doctor and not Facebook 
Stroke! Consult quick
Carpal tunnel/ herniated/bulging discs in cspine
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I’ve had the same problem for 2 years and they can’t figure out what’s wrong and it’s not carpal tunnel I’ve had the test now they say I need to wear a splint so you do need to have it checked out good luck I hope you do better than I have
Might need to get blood pressure checked
It’s better for the friend to see a doctor.
Don’t take medical advice from Facebook comments. Please see a doctor
Stress or anxiety could be the reason.
Maybe an infection on the nerve system. It is better to go to the hospital. 
My husbands hands do this and ache really bad right after. Been told there was nothing wrong with him after numerous visits and tests. They couldn’t even tell me why he had a 4th heart attack before he was 40. Only that his heart now functions at 40% and one more attack and he will likely die. He has no blockage, no irregular Rhythm to his heart beat… no diabetes, no cholesterol…nothing. They said it’s all in his head. He has now got so disheartened by these drs not finding a cause he refuses to go back… if y’all do figure out what the problem is will you let us know. Maybe I can get him to go get tested for it too.
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Could be Nerve damage or carpal tunnel.
Neuropathy. Generally not something serious. Often carpal tunnel.
Could be any number of things, that’s a question she should be asking a Dr. and sometimes a 2and opinion is needed.
So many things. Thyroid imbalance, B12 low levels, through to neurological problems. Only z blood test can tell.
She needs to go see a dr.
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Poor circulation, nerve issues
Carpal tunnel does that
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When my anxiety is up I’ve discovered my face and hands start tingling/going numb. It literally happens everywhere. Home, store, driving.
Carpal tunnel possible
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Could also be nerve problems in the elbows/shoulders. Numbness in the hands can happen from the elbows being bent too long. Example: working on a laptop, playing on your phone, etc. Any position where the elbows are bent too long.
Carpal tunnel, it can make you arm go numb
Carpal tunnel… I have it. It sucks
Deficiencies in trace minerals/vitamins, blood pressure issues, nerve damage… Could be a lot of things!
I think the best thing to do is ask strangers on the internet, who have no medical knowledge whatsoever. Or you could go to a doctor, and find out what it really is
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Nerves or the beginning signs of MS please set up a doctor appointment
If she is pregnant it’s normal happened to me when she gives birth it will gradually fade away
My hand went numb and had pins and needles and it ended up being a pinch nerve in my neck causing it, but it can be many things, her best bet would be seeing a doctor to be sure what it is
Diabetes can do that, but so can a number of other things
She could also be having a stroke… she needs to see a doctor
I had 2 carpal tunnel surgeries on one hand & one on the other, many years ago. No more pain but I no longer had a strong grip & still have to be aware of what I’m holding. I have been known to drop things I thought I was holding tightly. Not often but enough to notice.
Circulation issues. Is she pregnant?
Carpal tunnel from repetitive use (keyboard, etc,). Buy two wrist splints & wear them at night to keep the nerve tunnels open in the wrists.; Otherwise you curl up your hands at night and close the blood flow off.
Diabetes/Neuropathy.
Mine do it because I have a bulging disc in my neck pressing on the nerves. Definitely see a doctor as it could be so many things
There is a test called a Nerve Conduction Study. It may help find the source of the numbness.
Mine is caused by a pinched nerve in my neck. Linda
Pinched nerve in your neck or back. Sometimes a chiropractor helps, I’d rule our cardinal issues 1st.
Working st a desk and leaning on your elbow. Thyroid issues. High blood sugar. So many things
My sister had this and was told its tinnitus…
Please let your friend know that most large hospital groups offer financial assistance that can be applied for and can cover from5 to 100 percent of services
People can give you advice why don’t you just go see a family doctor or don’t you have medical insurance
Are there certain fingers that get numb more than others? Sounds like carpal tunnel
It’s called Nurathapy take Zinc and Bit B I seldom get it now.
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Carpel tunnel. The surgery works great.
Diabetic neuphropathy, or could be carpal tunnel, either one she needs to see a doctor
I had this mine was carpal tunnel
Carpal tunnel is a big culprit.
Perhaps seeing your DOCTOR is a sensible idea!!! Duh
I know of three people who cannot walk now and their doctor told them it was caused by the vaccine. Just another possibility.
Nerve pinced in neck
I’m not as worried about the numbness as I am the fact it started suddenly and has lasted a week . . I would make a dr appointment. I don’t like going either, and will usually put it off as long as possible - but the fact that it’s persistent would drive me to make an appointment .
I broke my neck 2 years ago I get this issue and even more… she need to go to a doctor it is more then likely nerve related.