Shooting pains in arms and legs?

While I am sure there are several different causes for pain in the hands and arms, the one that is most common is Carpal Tunnel inflammation. The symptoms of Carpal Tunnel can include tingling sensations in the thumb and fingers (excluding the pinky) and pain in the wrist and arm. The pain can be constant or shooting. Sometimes people with Carpal Tunnel experience heightened sensations of tingling and pain in their arms and hands at night while trying to sleep. The pain and tingling are caused by inflammation of the tissues and fluids surrounding a nerve that passes through your wrist through the "Carpal Tunnel." This inflammation causes the nerve to be compressed and this can cause pain and tingling. This is basically just a pinched nerve. Symptoms can be isolated to only one arm/hand or can be both. Carpal Tunnel can be caused by repetitive motions, injury, poor ergonomics or other things that cause the wrist to swell or become inflamed. In most cases, people do not know what caused their onset of Carpal Tunnel. If you are not sure if this is you - try pointing your hands towards the ground and shaking them vigorously. If the pain and/or tingling worsens, you're a likely candidate for Carpal Tunnel. Of course, the best way to diagnose any ache or pain is to see a doctor. Unfortunately, aside from wrist braces, ergonomic devices, painkillers, patience or surgery there's not too much that can be done about it.