Why my hands go numb after holding iPhone 12?

My hand goes all weak and dead after holding my iPhone 12. I thought it was just me but now see that the cause could be radiation ☢️ is anyone else experiencing this?


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iPhone 12, iOS 16

Posted on Oct 20, 2023 12:20 AM

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Posted on Oct 20, 2023 10:19 AM

Sorehand wrote:

My hand goes all weak and dead after holding my iPhone 12. I thought it was just me but now see that the cause could be radiation ☢️ is anyone else experiencing this?

Contact your doctor. You may have a repetitive stress injury.

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Oct 20, 2023 9:49 AM in response to DrJ710

Perhaps you should actually read about the issue than what you "heard". And no, the iPhone 12 is not producing enough radiation to harm anyone.


At its basic, only the iPhone 12 is a concern. Jean-Noël Barrot of France said the iPhone 12’s radiation levels are “slightly higher” than EU standards but “significantly lower than levels where scientific studies consider there may be consequences for users. But the rule is the rule.”


So, even their complaint isn't for worrying about the levels an iPhone 12 emits, but only that it slightly exceeds the allowed maximum. Apple says a software update will fix the problem.


The World Health Organization states the radiation produced by cellphones cannot directly damage DNA and is different from stronger types of radiation like X-rays or ultraviolet light.


Overall, it's still much ado about nothing. We are subject to such radiation every single day. Electromagnetic radiation is also called blackbody radiation. Here's just a partial list of the types of things that emit such radiation:


  • The Sun (and other stars)
  • Household heating and lighting
  • Light bulbs
  • Heat lamps
  • Electric heaters
  • Household radiators
  • Electric stoves
  • A candle's flame (and other flames)
  • Warm Blooded Animals
  • Night vision equipment
  • Sensors for automatic light switches and burglar alarms
  • The cooling of Earth at night


I thought the fourth from the bottom was particularly interesting. Hmm, 8 billion humans, not to mention all other mammals on Earth, emitting electromagnetic radiation all day, every day. And the last one is also a major point. The entire Earth emits the same radiation. No one can get away from that. At least, not without getting on a spaceship and leaving the planet. Which isn't a good plan since you are then subject to far greater amounts of radiation outside of the Earth's protective magnetic field.

Oct 20, 2023 9:40 AM in response to Sorehand

For 2 years I was experiencing out of body experiences and extremely high anxiety. When I heard the news about France banning the iPhone 12. I turned mine off and went back to my other phone. The out of body experiences stopped and my anxiety has been returning to a normal state. I believe the iPhone 12 is producing enough radiation to cause bodily harm.

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