My right pinky finger has been asleep for days now. The only possible thing that I can think of that could've caused it was that I may have slept on it. That's what a nurse told me. But why would it still be numb after four days? Has something like this ever happened to you before? Do you think it's something else, like a symptom of anemia? I'm not too concerned yet, but I'm curious to hear comments.
2006-07-15 08:07:54 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Other - Health
This has happened to me too. My thumb and first finger was tingling and partly numb for two weeks. It was just a pinched nerve and it's very common. Don't make things worse by telling yourself it's something more serious. It's no big deal and it happens all the time.
2006-07-15 08:12:37 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 0⤋
If you just slept on it, the numbness would have gone away as soon as you started using the hand. Doesn't sound normal to me. Could be any number of things - for example a pinched nerve or a blood/skin disease. I hope you see a doctor soon. Don't be afraid. Better to "nip it in the bud" while the problem is limited. Good luck - and I hope it turns out to be nothing.
2006-07-15 08:16:50 · answer #2 · answered by TheHumbleOne 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Perhaps you've pinched your ulnar nerve - funny bone. How's you're ring finger? Does it hurt, or is it just numb? Check it out with a Neurologist - it could be worse than you think. Hopefully you slept wrong and it will go away by itself.
2006-07-15 08:12:29 · answer #3 · answered by 34th B.G. - USAAF 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
You could have a pinched nerve or a lack of Vitamin B-12. If you're a smoker that can contribute to poor circulation also.
2006-07-15 08:17:45 · answer #4 · answered by wackadoodlepoodle 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋