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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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De-Vine

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Jan 30, 2017 5:11 PM in response to Brunoshome

I am having some of the same issues. However, it is not the first time that I have felt this and I was worried about spending that much money on a watch when I kind of expected the pain to come back because of it. I experienced this first with a Fitbit and then again with a cheap watch with the timer and alarm (digital) and now with my new Apple Watch.

When I experienced it with my Fitbit, I went and saw several doctors to try to figure out what was causing the pains. I even went to a neurologist and he sent me for an MRI. No one, not even one of those many doctors figured out that it was my Fitbit. I didn't either until I started to limit everything that I wore. Once I stopped wearing my Fitbit, the pain went away after a few days.

Now, the pain is back and I will be sadly attempting to return or sell my new watch.

deggie

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Jul 26, 2017 12:17 PM in response to LB0413

No, it isn't and no your test doesn't prove anything since it is a sample of one. It you are wearing your Watch too tight or in a place that presses on a nerve on both wrists then it will hurt on both wrists. When you stop it will stop hurting. Write back after you go to a real doctor and ask them for a diagnosis.

deggie

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Jul 26, 2017 5:13 PM in response to LB0413

Did you ask your doctor if it was something from the Watch that was causing you to have a medical issue? And what is it that you think is causing it? Radiation? Electricity? Magnetism?

And no it is not a mini computer. There are also people who post that aliens are watching and brainwashing them. I don't believe those posts either.

deggie

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Jul 26, 2017 6:32 PM in response to LB0413

You have not had carpal tunnel syndrome but you know the symptoms? So is the magnetism from the Watch causing you to have carpal tunnel syndrome? You've worn the watch, gotten the symptoms, gone to your doctor and he has done tests to show it is that? Or some other inflammation? What does show up when you have the issue?

It isn't going to be magnetism (not enough magnetism in the watch to cause anything and it is not going to be the non-ionizing radiation that the transmitters in the Watch puts out. So what does this leave? Nothing. Sounds to be like it sits on the wrong spot where you wear it and presses on a nerve.

KiltedTim

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Jun 15, 2015 10:32 AM in response to Brunoshome

Return the watch for a refund and see your doctor. It is not a problem with the watch.

Brunoshome Author

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Jun 15, 2015 10:39 AM in response to Brunoshome

I tried the watch on my right wrist too. I started to feel the same thing. I don't need to see a doctor.

nick101

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Jun 15, 2015 10:59 AM in response to Brunoshome

With all respect, you would be foolish not to see a doctor. It's clear that you're having a reaction to some element of the watch - you would be wise to find out what.

Parber

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Jul 13, 2015 1:11 PM in response to Brunoshome

Some people are sensitive to radiation. It's called electromagnetic sensitivity. If you are sensitive, then the doctor will only say -- so don't wear the watch.

KiltedTim

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Jul 13, 2015 1:15 PM in response to Parber

Um... no. That is pure unadulterated bull. Junk science. There is no such thing as "electromagnetic sensitivity". No doctor on the planet who isn't a complete quack will claim otherwise.

KiltedTim

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Jul 13, 2015 1:41 PM in response to G3gator

Did you even bother reading the quote you posted?

there is no scientific basis to link EHS symptoms to EMF exposure. Further, EHS is not a medical diagnosis

G3gator

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Jul 13, 2015 1:44 PM in response to KiltedTim

In fact I did read it and, in fact, I was agreeing with you. Please note the "yes" in response to your post.

George

KiltedTim

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Jul 13, 2015 1:46 PM in response to G3gator

Apologies. I interpreted the "yes" as a statement that "yes, it's real, and here's a statement that proves it".

Dec 2, 2015 2:09 PM in response to kaden081509

kaden081509 wrote:

This needs to be follow up right away.

Yes, it does. Make an appointment with your doctor.

Touch

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

Good suggestion.

deggie

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Jan 27, 2017 4:01 PM in response to mer4444

Make an appointment with your physician immediately.

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