I watch causing Wrist and arm numbing and pain?

I can assist too. I loved my series 1 till I could wear it. At the end I had to return mine due to the pain in my arm. Any idea about series 2? As the watch was completely redesigned I was thinking to buy one and try it again? Anyone who experienced the pain with series 1 tried the series 2?

Reszus wrote:

I can assist too. I loved my series 1 till I could wear it. At the end I had to return mine due to the pain in my arm. Any idea about series 2? As the watch was completely redesigned I was thinking to buy one and try it again? Anyone who experienced the pain with series 1 tried the series 2?

As there were probably a lot of different reasons people were experiencing pain, it would be impossible to say if any changes made would resolve your issue. What did your doctor tell you was causing the problem for you?

For a lot of people, the issue was presumed to be the convex back pressing against a nerve. I haven't heard that's any different.

Hi, I didn't't see my doctor because it was clear that the watch caused my simptomps. Exactly the same as it was described here before. After day 2-4 of using my i-watch, which i loved by the way, i have been experiencing numbing and a tingling sensation on my left arm where I used the watch. It became very painful on my wrist and my arm that at this point I had to remove it and try without it. All symptoms fade away slowly after a few days. I tried to wear the watch again and for the second time the pain came back much quicker after the first day. I thought maybe the watch is faulty so I took it in and the Apple shop exchanged it to the same model. Tried that watch as well and the pain still appeared so after a few days on and off days I decided even if I loved the watch it didn't worth to have it on. My health was more important than a cool gadget so I took the watch back to Apple.

You believe everybody's problem was resolved? I believe most of them was resolved by taking the watch back to Apple like I did.

I don't think what you described " a convex back pressing against a nerve " could have caused pain like I had experienced. I would really love to wear the watch but I can't because my body don't agree with it for God knows what reason. I work it lose so could not press any nerves and did not have any allergic reactions to it neither. So if anyone has new experiences with the series 2 watch I'd love to hear from you. Thanks.

Reszus wrote:

I don't think what you described " a convex back pressing against a nerve " could have caused pain like I had experienced.

However, you are not a doctor. Only a licensed medical professional could diagnose what was causing the pain you were experiencing. Many people will be unable to wear the Apple Watch due to any number of reasons. Only a doctor can identify what the problem was. However, what Meg stated regarding the back has been identified as a reason for some users, based on their body's physiology.

Repeating what Meg stated, I do not see any difference in the design of Watch series 2, versus the original watch. Given that, I really don't see any changes in store for you and wearing a watch, unless you get the doctor to determine the origin of your pain and whether that can be mitigated or not.

Reszus wrote:

Hi, I didn't't see my doctor because it was clear that the watch caused my simptomps. `

So, if I get hit by a car, I don't need to go to a doctor because I know that the car caused my symptoms? However, in the case of the Watch, it's not even that clear. You believe that the Watch caused your symptoms. And, it may well have. But it may also have been more complicated than that.

You believe everybody's problem was resolved? I believe most of them was resolved by taking the watch back to Apple like I did.

I didn't mention anything about anyone's problem being resolved.

I don't think what you described " a convex back pressing against a nerve " could have caused pain like I had experienced.

Then your problem is different than that experienced by some of the people here. That's my point. Until you know what the problem really is, the only way to determine if the new version of the watch is going to cause you, not someone else, the problem, is to wear one.

I've had the watch for three weeks now, wore it on my left wrist only. The past few days I started to notice that my left hand was cold, then painful, and today I experienced a sharp pain in my shoulder, that was worse if I flicked my wrist in the sort of movement you do to glance at your watch. Only then i realized the watch may have been causing the problem. It's very strange -- and frustrating, because I quite like the watch, it's the first watch I've worn in years. Perhaps I just have to get used to it.... But in case I don't: does anyone have any experience returning the Apple Watch because of a similar issue? Does Apple offer a refund?

I suggest reading the rest of the 13 page thread you posted to for varying opinions. IANAD, but it sounds like the watch is putting pressure on nerves in your wrist. Try loosening the band a little. In addition, it's likely that you are looking at the watch a lot more frequently than you would at a regular "dumb" watch, which could put more strain on your shoulder when you bring your arm up to look at it.

I have had my iwatch for three weeks now. I am experiencing a numbing and throbbing pain throughout my left arm up to my elbow. i have loosened it and tried to take a break from it but the pain returns. I just moved it to my right arm and i can feel some sort of electrical magnetic pulsating through my arm. there is definately going on here. I am past the 15 day mark and can't return it. What can apple do about this? like the features but not the arm pain.

Khang016 wrote:

i can feel some sort of electrical magnetic pulsating through my arm. there is definately going on here.

The watch doesn't put out electric current and people don't have the ability to feel magnetic waves. If you're feeling something strange in your arm like that, you need to see a doctor, not Apple.

I am experiencing the numbing arm pain after wearing the iwatch. If I got carpal tunnel from wearing this watch for only three weeks. thats crazy. I'm in my 30s and have never experienced such pain wearing a watch. I've taken a break from it and loosened it and still the pain persist. This is too odd something is up.

Another option to consider is to try one of the other bands. They are made from different materials and have different ways of attaching to your wrist.

Might be worth a try. Keep us posted as to your progress :-)

Why are you responding to me? Your reply was not helpful or even close to understanding what I am going through. Of course I'm going to Apple they are responsible for the product that is responsible for my sudden arm pain. Of course whatever else I do to take care of it will be up to me. Don't need to state the obvious. I was feeling the pain and found others who experwinced it to. We the consumers are always the test subjects. If you can't provide any logical explanation or understand my pain please don't respond. Asking the question and making my pain known is for Apple to be aware of it and do something about it If indeed need to. I didn't ask for the numbing pain.

Khang016 wrote:

Why are you responding to me?

Because this is a public forum and I had something to say.

Khang016 wrote:

Your reply was not helpful or even close to understanding what I am going through. Of course I'm going to Apple they are responsible for the product that is responsible for my sudden arm pain.

While you may not think my reply was helpful, it does not convey a lack of understanding. You have a medical problem. You need to see a doctor.

Dear all,

Just to let you know I went through the Apple Watch saga with Series 1 trying out every combo of face / band but the pain just remained in my left arm / elbow/ shoulder.

1.5 years later, I yesterday got the series 2 Nike+ edition in the hope that I could finally have one. Unfortunately same pain within 12 hours, hand, wrist, arm, elbow and shoulder.

The apple watch simply doesn't agree with a small minority of people and causes aches and pains which can't be properly diagnosed.

Back to apple store at lunch to get a refund.

No more apple watches for me until they have a re-design and potentially change the material.

I would like to note I really do love the device and am upset that I cant keep it!

I'm not claiming to make a medical statement but can confirm that I have tried every iteration of the AW including the latest series and experienced the same symptoms whilst wearting the device. Once the device is off the symptoms start to fade.

I have never experienced anything like this in my 25 year history of wearing watches.

As I said I wish this wasn't the case as I really love the device. Other people in the thread have also had similar issues hence why I said small minority,