I watch causing Wrist and arm numbing and pain?

And what did your doctor tell you?

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.

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 ?

It's not a matter of defending the watch. It's a matter of debunking junk science and "woo-woo" medicine.

I have no doubt that you are experiencing pain. Your pain is not being caused by radiation or electrical signals. Either there is a physical cause, nerve pain, allergic reaction, carpel tunnel, etc. or a psychosomatic cause. Either one requires a doctor, though different types of doctors should be consulted depending on whether there is an identifiable physical cause or not.

Mstattedcanvas wrote:

So hen anyone says that these devices don't emit such radiation They clearly don't know what they are talking about. All of the latest iPhone models (and I will include the iwaych on such because it is an extension of such and is composed almost exactly the same as the iPhone) have several transmitters that can simultaneously emit microwave radiation, wwhich include cellulr, wifi and Bluetooth radiation. When all of these are turned on the SAR value is 1.58 w/kg the legal Limit 1.60. We don't know yet what those are for the I watch And having this device so close to us may be indicative of these symptoms.

There is a huge difference between ionizing radiotion and non-ionizing radiation. To date, there is no scientific consensus that the type of non-ion radiation that comes from consumer electronics is harmful.

You have already been advised. Don't buy an Apple Watch. Don't use ANY cell phone. Don't use a microwave oven. Move to the country.

Even your facts are wrong: there is NO CELL PHONE TRANSMITTER IN AN APPLE WATCH. And even with an iPhone, The SAR value of the phone is 99% cellular emissions. Cellular is 200 times stronger than Bluetooth, and 20 times stronger than WiFi.

Note also that the SAR value of any device, and the limits, are a wild guess created by politicians, not scientists. There is no evidence that an SAR value 100 times the 1.6 figure (meaning 1600 w/kg) is harmful. It is a made up number with no scientific backing designed to placate nuts. Sorry, but that's the truth.

RussellAWheeler wrote:

My wife turned "Haptic Strength" all the way to the left on the Apple Watch app. She says it the tingling went away; however, she still feels the electromagnetic sensation. We surmise it's from the watch checking your heart rate. Give it a shot and let us know.

Yes, visible light is a form of electromagnetic radiation. However, unless your wife has a burn on her arm, it's unlikely that the light from the heart rate sensor is the issue. The human body reacts to different wave lengths of EM radiation differently. There is no such thing as a single "electromagnetic sensation".

Yep, starts with a tingling, turns into slight pain, becomes a huge burn, leads to swelling, then blood blisters.

I got a minus score on outdoor professions on a school aptitude test in the 60's and they sent me to a psychologist. Had them call the hematologist researching my blood disease at that time. Erithropoetic Protoporphyria (EPP). The watch is not affecting it (wrong light spectrum).

deggie wrote:

Yep, starts with a tingling, turns into slight pain, becomes a huge burn, leads to swelling, then blood blisters.

I got a minus score on outdoor professions on a school aptitude test in the 60's and they sent me to a psychologist. Had them call the hematologist researching my blood disease at that time. Erithropoetic Protoporphyria (EPP). The watch is not affecting it (wrong light spectrum).

Oh, wow. That's a nasty one! And you live in a very sunny place.

My guess - repetitive motion issues setting up muscular problems (i.e. spending a lot of time with your wrist raised enjoying your new watch).

I play the mandolin and really enjoy it...but...what seems like a simple body position has resulted in a LOT of shoulder pain here and there, trigger thumb, etc. etc. I think my obsession with the instrument early on took its toll.

Any new constellation of physical movements can cause some bodily reaction. So...as I learned with the mandolin...moderation is key...monitor for tenseness, take short breaks...seek ways to lessen tenseness.

Ommmmm!

Good luck!

I too am having this arm / hand tingling sensation with my stainless steel watch with the Milanese Loop. I don't have carpal tunnel and its worn loose enough. I've worn watches of all types for 30+ years without a problem.

Reading this thread has been informative and it's nice to know I'm not alone. I look forward to reading more posts about this issue.

Love my watch and don't want to give it up

Hi - As you may have read above I have also been having the same sensations in my wrist, forearm and elbow area with the SS case and Milanese Loop Band. I wear it loose and have been a watch wearer for over 10 years.

Yesterday I wore the AW on my right arm ( pains have all been in my left) for around 10 hours and noticed some light wrist pain only! This was also at more of a reduced level than my left arm and didn't travel through the forearm to elbow. Have you tried switching arms?

Today I have put back on my left and the pains are back so really not sure what to do as I don't want to return or sell!

Maybe this is something to do with the Milanese Loop and SS case? Maybe this combo causes reactions for a minority like us!

Thank you all for your input, it's really helped me narrow down the possible causes.

Yes mine is the 38mm SS w/ Milanese band.

After wearing a 42mm Alum w/ Sport Band for several hours I've decided a couple things:

- the alum/sport band is decidedly more comfortable, I barely notice its there (big dif from the SS/MB)

- the SS 38mm is noticeably heaver than the Alum 42mm

- the Mil. Band is far heaver than the Sport Band

- the Mil. Band has abrupt / sharp edges, the SB is soft w/ rounded edges

My conclusion: I believe the added weight and sharper band edges pushed on a nerve causing my wrist tingling problem.

My fix: I just ordered a 38mm Alum w/ Sport Band and am selling my SS/Mil. Band.

Cheers

Have worn the watch for 12 hours a day for 2 weeks. Started to get a mild sensation of pain in my wrist when i lift my arm up and turn my wrist to activate the watch. I am convinced it is due to making repetitive movements which my wrist isn't used to. The reason being is that if I now make the same movements whilst not wearing the watch I get the same sensation. Going to do some wrist strengthening exercises and see if that helps.