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I watch causing Wrist and arm numbing and pain?

Hi everyone,

i'm on day 6 of using my i watch, which i love, however for the past 4/5 days is have been experiencing numbing and a tingling sensation on my arm.

It's actually very painful on my wrist at this point.

I decided, on day 4, to try it on my right arm. About 2 hours later I started experiencing the same thing.

I own the Stainless Steel I watch with the Milanese Loop.

Was wondering if anyone else experienced the same thing?

Although I absolutely love it because it has been very helpful for me in the gym I think i will be returning it.

Would like to hear anyone else's input.

Thanks

This is the second day of wearing my new apple watch. I am having the same experience, tingling, numbing in my hand and upper arm. I wear a watch all the time so am used to them. I do not think its an allergic reaction. It feels more electrical, like it is affecting my biorhythms or something along those lines. I am hoping that my gets used to the computer on it, because I really like my new apple gadget.

OK, I have the Watch (the middle tier - stainless steel) - which is definitely heavier than the Sport version I think. I had not been wearing a watch for a long time, so this is an odd experience.

No numbing or tingling for me. But some arm pain (forearm and upper arm). I am really not sure if this is related to the watch, but I really want to take it off by the end of the day.

See your doctor. If wearing a watch, any watch, causes that kind of pain, you have a medical problem that needs to be looked at.

Thank you for your advice. However, I have been wearing watches all of my life. I've never had this issue or anything similar before using the iwatch.

Don't make it so tight.

In which case you are either having an allergic reaction to something in the watch or the band, or you need to seek the advice of a different kind of doctor.

The encouragement to see a doctor isn't a bad one, and you always want to get at least a couple opinions before trying to zero in on what's causing the issue.

First off, try going a couple of days without wearing the Watch, and see if the problem persists. If it does, then it isn't the Watch, and is worth seeing a doctor about, likely one with a lot of knowledge about circulation or muscle pain.

If It doesn't persist when you aren't wearing the Watch, consider seeing a dermatologist to find out if you're having an allergic reaction: it could be to the ceramic back, as most people don't have reactions to stainless steel.

Double check to make sure you don't have the band too tight; if you normally wear watches, you probably have a good idea for what this feels like. The sensors on the Watch need some "pressure" on your wrist, but not a lot.

The pain factor makes me think you're likely having an allergic reaction, or it might be initial onset of carpal tunnel syndrome, but keep in mind I'm not a doctor, merely a layman who's done research into the carpal tunnel issue since I work in front of a computer all day and type really fast, so those are concerns of mine as well.

I hope the issue resolves for you; I'd hate to think someone couldn't enjoy the Watch because of medical concerns.

I doubt it's a reaction to the watch itself but more likely from holding your arm steady whilst using it ! That would be a different action to just glancing at the time on a normal watch.

you say it's been helpful to you at the gym - have you been using weights more recently ?

TThis is probably one of the nicest responses I've received here. Thank you. I haven't been wearing it tight at all but I will be going without it for a couple of days and see what happens. Haven't used it today and I haven't felt much discomfort.  Thanks again tho

HI derek,

i do f so much weight lifting. Just running..elliptical and stuff like that. Thanks

This is the second day of wearing my new apple watch. I am having the same experience, tingling, numbing in my hand and upper arm. I wear a watch all the time so am used to them. I do not think its an allergic reaction. It feels more electrical, like it is affecting my biorhythms or something along those lines. I am hoping that my body gets used to the computer on it, because I really like my new apple gadget.

I'm now on my second day of wearing my Watch, and I'm not noticing anything different, other than that I have something on my wrist (I previously went 11 years without wearing a watch).  The only really different thing is the unobtrusive light penetration from the sensors (which are measuring heart rate and detecting that the Watch is on a wrist in the first place) and the material of the Watch. If you're finding tingling, etc., it may be that the Watch is too tight, or you're having some manner of reaction that you weren't previously aware you'd have.

If you're able, I'd just check in with your doctor on your next visit and do a test for allergies.

I am actually a hand surgeon, and while I can't diagnose you for sure via text, numbness and tingling is the main symptom of carpal tunnel, which is caused by compression of a nerve in your wrist.  The symptoms can often be reproduced by pressing on the inside of your wrist for a while- you start the get the feeling of your "circulation being cut off".  If that is what you're feeling, it could be that your watch is too tight (though honestly I have never heard of a watch being so tight it causes carpal tunnel).  Like someone else said, it could also just be that you are using your arm differently now (to hold it up and look at the watch). I can't really explain why a watch would cause that, but, if it persists, I would agree with getting it checked out.

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like it is affecting my biorhythms or something along those lines.

There is no such thing. Go see a doctor.

Finally! I am not alone. A lot of people will come out to the "defense" of the watch because they  have not experienced the tingling sensation and numbing that we are feeling. I went to the doctor I do not have carpel tunnel nor am I allergic to ceramic or stainless steel or anything for that matter.  im sure as time goes by and more people begin receiving their watches more people will come out experiencing the same symptoms. I went without wearing it for 2 days. I began wearing it again today and stared feeling the same exact thing All over again.  I don't think there is a such thing as getting used to it. So unfortunate that I have to return it.

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