It started about a week ago, my last two fingers felt like they were asleep, then two days ago I lost the strength in all my fingers. I can move it fine & use it, but I can't grip things very well. What could it be? Thanks.
2006-11-15 03:51:43 · 8 answers · asked by Sherrie L 5 in Health ➔ Other - Health
There are two main nerves supplying the hand. One is pinched. Could be Carpal Tunnel. See a doc.
One sided numbness usually means a stroke when it's applied to the body. One side of a hand is a neuro problem. It is also how you know it's not psycho-somatic. If it was all in your head, your whole hand would be affected.
2006-11-15 03:59:08 · answer #1 · answered by Earth Queen 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Must be some kind of nerve involvement. Do you use a computer a lot? Look up Carpal Tunnel Syndrome - it may be that. I used a computer a lot at one stage, (8-10 hours a day) and my hand went numb and also pins and needles sometimes. I stopped using a computer so much and it has recovered. Maybe you should see your doctor to make sure what it is.
(Forgot to say - I also have rheumatoid arthritis, so maybe that caused the numbness. In any event it has completely recovered after I cut down my computer usage)
There are really a whole host of reasons for what you have, so do see your doc to rule out the bad stuff.
2006-11-15 03:58:28 · answer #2 · answered by ellyjay 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
As most have said it does sound like Carpal Tunnel. I developed it in both hands while I was pregnant with my daughter. Go see a doctor to be sure.
2006-11-15 06:58:53 · answer #3 · answered by lady_christian99 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It sounds like carpal tunnel i just had both hands operated on for the same reasons. if it is ct than if you don't do anything for it it will only get worse. I let mine go for 15 yrs. see a dr. asap.
2006-11-15 03:56:43 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It sounds like Capal Tunnel. But it is best to see a Doctor.
2006-11-15 03:54:47 · answer #5 · answered by Kerilyn 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sounds like carpal tunnel; check out http://www.webmd.com/hw/carpal_tunnel/hw213311.asp
2006-11-15 04:01:20 · answer #6 · answered by Tina T 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You definetely want to see a doctor. One sided numbness could be many things, including stroke.
2006-11-15 03:56:42 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-12-14 19:24:43 · answer #8 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋