It could be psychological but there could be a physiological basis as well. An electrolyte imbalance can cause nerve conduction issues that COULD feel the way you describe.
I would see your health care provider and ask them to do a full work up, particularly blood work to check your electrolytes, endocrine system, etc. If your blood work is okay, a referral to a neurologist to do a nerve conduction study and full exam to rule out something neurological.
If everything checks out physically, then a referral to a psychologist would be in order.
does it feel like your hands they are on fire or like alot pins and needles pricking your fingers and hands. I have this problem with my hands and feet.
Thanks for your answers
@littlewolfbain: No, it does not feel like fire, nor pins and needles. My fingers just feel very slipery whenever they make licontact with each other, and somehow that makes me crave for water (in my hands). It does not sound so bad, but it is bad enough to prevent me for writting. By the way, when I put my hands in water it feels really heavenly.
I would definitely see your physician and have some blood tests run. Also, while waiting, try putting some vitamin E oil on them, this might help the "dry" feeling and such that you are having.
I'm 48 years old and have the symptoms you described. I can remember having them as a child as well. It is a feeling mentally of the hands being dry (it also affects my lips). I must keep vaseline on my lips 24/7 - 365 days. I keep a moist washcloth laying by my kitchen sink for me to lay my fingers on when the sensation comes on. My hands, nor my lips show any outward signs of being chapped or dry. I have three children, my youngest is 9 and he has the same symptoms with his hands. I know this post is old; however I decided today to do some research and came upon it first.
Does anyone feel like the sensation in their hands or feet is similar to when clap your hand too hard? Please let me know. Thank you
Have you found any help or answers? My daughter has this too. Age 8
Hi,
I know this is a very old post my I have been having this problem for a few years and haven't found an answer. My doctors have done loads of blood tests which haven't shown anything serious. I've even changed doctors but nothing. I have given up on doctors since and felt hopeless.
Today I was searching and came across this website and your question which I am relieved to know I'm not the only one having a similar problem.
I'm going to try my best to explain my condition...
I have these sensations or whatever you would like to call it. My hands constantly feel 'dry' but they do not 'look' or 'appear' dry. I use creams etc to get some temporary relief but the sensation/feeling of dryness returns after a few moments.
I also have relief by washing my hands. The thing I should mention though is this is one of my big issues I have. I cannot use regular stuff like phones or come in contact with things. I know this may sound very weird but I have been living with this since college.
My hands also get feel 'damp', and other irritation/symptoms occur.
When I first started had this I wasn't to concerned. Now I just want my problem to go away and get my life back.
I have a similar condition but instead of my fingers it is when I touch paper or fabric and similar things and it’s caused by touching water I found after a series of test I don’t know what it is though and found myself here I have had this awhile
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