It does sound like it. I too am experiencing it but I only have the pins and needles sensation (no pain). Mine is now pretty consistent in the right hand. I have it on all my finger tips. It happens due to swelling and compression on the nerve in the wrist. Mr dr said that you can go to a physio and have splints made for during the night or in my case as I am so far along i could make some myself with newspaper. I haven't done it, as sleep is hard enough at the moment without the constraint of my hands.