Brunoshome

Q: Apple Watch causing wrist/hand numbness and tingling

There is something extremely wrong with the Apple Watch.  I really like all my Apple products (iPhones (3), iPads (2), iPods (2), iMac, and Mac Book) and even the Apple Watch but there is something seriously wrong with the Apple Watch.  I wore the Apple Watch for 2 days and then began getting a slightly numb and tingling sensation in my left wrist from where the watch was down to my fingertips. On day 3, the feeling continued to grow stronger and felt like the numbness/tingling were going up my arm to my elbow.  It even felt like the watch was tapping me when there were no messages.  That was the last day I wore it.  After I stopped wearing the watch, I still could feel the numbness/tingling in my wrist, hand, and still feel like there is a tapping sensation on my wrist.  I have not worn the watch for 4 days now and continue to feel the same sensations. Cold temperatures seem to increase the sensations.  I continue to occasionally feel like I’m wearing the watch on my wrist.  Unfortunately, I will be returning my Apple Watch

 

The watch was not tight on my wrist.  It was able to slide around when I would move my wrist and hand.  I am in good health and have no other medical problems.

 

Is anyone else having this problem?

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Posted on Jun 15, 2015 10:31 AM

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  • by Touch,

    Touch Touch May 8, 2016 4:07 PM in response to KiltedTim
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    May 8, 2016 4:07 PM in response to KiltedTim

    Atittudes like yours make for poor science. One cannot prove that something does not exist, only that one has not found it yet. Also, as a scientist, one would have to take into account the experience of people (data) and not discount it because it doesnt fit one's narrow little world model.

  • by Touch,

    Touch Touch May 8, 2016 4:09 PM in response to fenno1
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    May 8, 2016 4:09 PM in response to fenno1

    Good suggestion.

  • by Kwicherbichen ,

    Kwicherbichen Kwicherbichen May 23, 2016 9:21 AM in response to Brunoshome
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    May 23, 2016 9:21 AM in response to Brunoshome

    I Just got the Apple Watch and after about an hour on my left hand I started getting twitches. I typically put it on my right hand with no problem but was told if you're right handed out on left and my fingers began twitching. I actually have been to a doctor before about this -- this is not the first time my fingers have twitched and I have had numbness. The doctor could night find anything wrong with me and advised me to take aspirin on days I have nerve issues. This tells me that I am just prone to these type of issues. My left hand is weaker than my right hand and I experience it more on the left. You're not crazy and definitely something about the watch is interacting with your tendency for weak nerves. I have ADHD and this watch was going to be my god send   I am wondering if I can get some material like felt or something and cover the back of the watch, will it protect me from its effects. Or I wonder if anyone makes Apple Watch "covers" (like a cellphone case but for the watch). I will let you know how it goes. Just wanted to let you know you are not the only one. I suspect in a few years after some complaints and maybe some hyperbolic accusations, Apple will address this issue. As far as I know, this issue isn't life threatening... But I am still in my 20s. I do worry about how having an issue that doctors don't understand will effect me in my years to come. But until science can give answers, I am taking matters into my own hands. Don't listen to people telling you you're wrong... It's obvious -- you have issues when you eear the watch and he issues go away when you don't wear it. Do what you need to take care of yourself

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