Why do you think my hand hurts after using my iphone?

I am experiencing sever hand pain after using the new IPhone 15.

It also heats up so much when I’m charging it that I cannot touch it, i I never had these issues with my previous iPhones or Samsung phones.

I believe this is to do with 5G, it’s not Carpel or Repetitive strain. This has started since I got the new iPhone.

the pain is getting unbearable and I wish could send the phone back and stick to my previous IPhone 13, I used that all the time with no issues.

i feel this new phone is a health hazard.

Im having the same issue. I have two phones android and I phone 14 and its not until I touch the iPhone that this pain starts in my hand. Its something coming from the phone that's causing this burning and pain in my hands. It also hurts when I use by my not picking it up .. It like something is radiating from the phone. It feels like something is burning from the inside of my joints soon as I touch this phone. I have tried to explain this to so many people and because not everyone is experiencing it they don't understand.

I'm not a medical professional, but I can provide some general information about the symptoms you're describing. Experiencing hand pain, numbness, and tingling while using a device like an iPhone could potentially be related to a condition known as "smartphone hand" or "texting thumb," which falls under the broader category of repetitive strain injuries (RSIs) or overuse injuries. It's important to consult a medical professional, such as a neurologist, to get an accurate diagnosis and proper guidance based on your specific situation.

Here's a bit more information that might be helpful:

1. Repetitive Strain Injuries (RSIs): RSIs are injuries that result from repetitive motions and overuse of certain body parts, often seen in people who perform repetitive tasks for extended periods. Using devices like smartphones frequently and for long periods can lead to symptoms such as pain, numbness, and tingling.
2. Carpal Tunnel Syndrome: One common neurological condition associated with hand pain, numbness, and tingling is carpal tunnel syndrome. It occurs when the median nerve, which runs from the forearm into the hand, becomes compressed at the wrist. This can be exacerbated by prolonged use of devices with repetitive finger movements.
3. Ulnar Neuropathy: Ulnar neuropathy is another neurological condition that can cause symptoms in the hand, including numbness and tingling. It's caused by pressure or irritation of the ulnar nerve, which runs along the inner side of the elbow and down to the hand.
4. Seeking Medical Attention: It's crucial to consult a medical professional, such as a neurologist, to accurately diagnose your condition and recommend appropriate treatment. They might suggest physical therapy, changes in device usage habits, ergonomic adjustments, or even recommend medications or other interventions depending on the severity and underlying cause of your symptoms.
5. Prevention and Management: To help alleviate or prevent these symptoms, you might consider taking breaks while using your iPhone, practicing ergonomic hand and wrist positions, and incorporating hand stretches and exercises into your routine. It's also essential to maintain a healthy overall lifestyle, including regular exercise and proper nutrition.

Remember, only a medical professional can provide accurate advice and treatment options based on your specific condition. If you're experiencing hand pain, numbness, and tingling while using your iPhone or performing other activities, it's strongly recommended to consult a neurologist or other relevant medical specialist for a thorough evaluation and guidance.

Hi Tavia (@tavia291 ): I am experiencing exactly like what you are experiencing. I never had this pain when i was using my iphone 8 it started after i upgraded to 13. As you said, the pain is in my hand and sometimes deeper towards my bone ( in both of my hands) and recently I noticed my fingers involuntarily shake ... etc. I can feel something coming from the phone. I am planning to change my phone to android even though I don't like them. But until then, I am doing my best to keep my iphone 13 away from my body. As you said, not everyone is experiencing it they don't understand.

Last summer of '23 I upgraded from an Iphone 7 to an Iphone 14 Pro Max. The last few months the lower joints on my thumbs have been killing me. My self-diagnosis is that the pain is caused by the new phone being so much heavier than the old one, and the fact that my hands are fairly small. Plus I'm an old lady in my early 70s! I just purchased a PopSocket so I'll no longer have to put so much stress on my hands just to check texts, email, news alerts, etc. etc. I shall report back to this site as to whether this made any difference.

I am experiencing the same!!! I’ve been telling people at work about it. I even ordered compression gloves that can use a phone with to see if it helps. I’m gonna have to get another phone. I’m glad I’m not going crazy. Right now I feel it. But my phone is the SE. people said it’s because it’s an older phone. But I have 5G on the phone with my Wi-Fi. It’s tingling and burning my hands

Me too! I’ve tried and tried to tell people. They said maybe I’m allergic to nickel I said it’s only lately using this phone. Right now it’s burning in my fingers and tingling the tops. I don’t know what to do

I am never on my phone. I don’t use it all day long. The minute I touch it in the car just to turn on my playlist my hand is in pain. Someone said it’s because it’s charging. Even when it’s not charging I choose different fingers just to scroll through the screen. Literally put it down and switch out what fingers I use. Right now it’s doing it while I type

Hello.

The previous response seems very ChatGPT generated...but that's not the point. How are you holding the device? What was your previous iPhone? Was it smaller? I'm not entirely sure it has something to do with the phone or your hand. Go ahead with disabling 5G but I am not confident that will make a difference.

Try holding your phone in different positions or with different hands, but if you are truly a medical professional feel free to disregard my advice.

Merry Christmas,

mdp1101

I highly doubt that 5G is the cause of your hands hurting. I have an iPhone that uses the 5G network and my hands only hurt after many hours of gaming. It is far more likely that this pain is due to the holding of the device for so long, as another commenter said. Also, if you upgraded to a larger phone, it could be your hands adjusting to the larger size.

I have had this experience for a few years now, but from Samsung products. You can test to make sure it's due to EMFs by turning your phone on airplane mode or turn it off and see if you still experience the sensation. For me, to minimize the radiation pain, it helps a lot to turn my phone on airplane mode as much as possible. My hypothesis is that people with higher copper levels in the body experience this. The more I take zinc supplements to flush out the copper, the less my hands are affected by my phone pain.

I have this same issue, ie., burning sensation in both hands when being held. I know that Apple state that it conforms to what’s regulatory, but to have the same people have the same issue is weird. I’ve had my 13Pro Max for 3 years this June. This burning sensation has me throwing my phone down or trying to prop my phone up on something in order to view Facebook, etc. It only takes a few seconds when this sensation begins. Now there is a radiation sensation when near my iPad or MacBook. Something evidently is causing this. My third finger is the one that gives me trouble. I remember a recent video of a man asking if anyone else was experiencing the same thing with the third finger. He went to the doctor because of the burning sensation and his doctor told him it was cancer which was caused by the phone’s radiation. The guy had to have surgery in the palm of his hand in the location of the third finger. I turned off 5G to LTE, but yet the burning continues. What’s going on? Anyone else had surgery because of this? It’s a shame because I’ve used Apple products forever.

Been experimenting with different things on the iphone 13, none have been super effective so i am thinking i will probably return the device and get a refurbished XR replacement. May try the 12 and/or SE to see if any better luck, but not positive on this.

Have tried

* Putting the device in airplane mode - seemed to help nerve pain maybe 50% most of the time (although still had nerve issues even in airplane mode last night). Not a good long term solution since the phone needs to be able to use data when away from home, and easy to forget to turn airplane mode off when leaving home

• When out, turning off wifi / bluetooth and leaving only cellular on - sometimes helped 50% but not always
• Also tried turning cellular data off - seemed to help, but essentially ruins its usage as a phone so no point in doing this long term
• Tried buying an EMF blocking 'case' from Walmart (actually it is just a board the size of the phone) and putting it between the phone and my hand. Mixed results. Seemed like the part of my hand touching the EMF case didn't hurt as much, but the sides of my hand close to the phone were still heavily irritated/burning.

I am feeling pain in my hand too and just wanted to ask you if you see any changes after you turned off 5G?