Has anyone had a problem with their Ulnar nerve?

Answer 1

Yes. Mostly in my hands.

You need to use the hand and arm as much as possible. The cause should be identified and treated. In some cases, no treatment is required and the person gets better on their own.

If certain cases, a supportive splint or elbow pad may help prevent further injury.

Corticosteroids injected into the area may reduce swelling and pressure on the nerve.

Surgery may be needed if the symptoms get worse, movement is difficult, or there is proof that part of the nerve is wasting away. Surgical decompression may be recommended if the symptoms are from entrapment of the nerve. Surgery to relieve pressure on the nerve may help some people.

Over-the-counter analgesics or prescription pain medications may be needed to control pain (neuralgia).

Other medications may be prescribed to reduce stabbing pains, including gabapentin, phenytoin, carbamazepine, or tricyclic antidepressants such as amitriptyline.

Physical therapy exercises may be appropriate to maintain muscle strength.

Vocational counseling, occupational therapy, occupational changes, job retraining, or similar interventions may be recommended as appropriate.

I USE ICE ON THE BACK OF THE NECK AND HEAT ON THE LOWER BACK AT THE SAME TIME. ALSO ICE ON THE ELBOW AND HEAT ON THE SHOULDER. BOTH CAUSE THE NERVES TO REACT.

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Answer 2

I had a problem with my ulnar nerve. My left hand would be numb and would tingle. Moderately painful.

There was a simple cause that was easy to correct. I drive (window up or down) with the lower inside of my left elbow resting on the car door. My forearm then rests on the top next to the window.
This compressed the ulnar nerve and irritated it. The ulnar nerve is the only exposed nerve in the human body. It runs down the humerus bone in the arm and under the ulnar bone. As it passes thru the underside of the elbow, its exposed for just a few centimeters. This is where the pressure is applied.

Once I learned not to rest my elbow on the door, the issue disappeared.

I found that ulnar nerve compression is especially common with long-distance truck drivers. Same reason - arm on the door right at the inside lower elbow, compressing the nerve.

HTHs

Answer 3

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Has anyone had a problem with their Ulnar nerve?

Answer 4

I had a long episode of ulnar nerve problems (35 years in fact). I saw doctors, neurologists, chiropractors and osteopaths all for nothing except giving them lots and lots of money. Then I had lumbar problems that were serious and I was directed to a wonderful spine specialist. A couple of years after surgery for that, I discussed my neck bones grinding. He did surgery on my cervical spine for spondylosis and NO MORE ULNAR NERVE PAIN in my neck, arms and hands.

Answer 5

I've hit my "funny bone"...

If you have recurrent nerve pain in the elbow region it can affect every thing from the full range of motion in your arm to the perceived ability to lift.. A pinched nerve should be seen by a physician soon.

If you are a diabetic certain conditions can cause intense burning and stinging sensations in your limbs, even the feeling of cold or numbness. These foretell a more serious condition and you need to contact your doctor as soon as you can to see what is wrong.

Abnormal joint pain, especially in places where you don't normally expect them is always a good reason to ask a medical professional, coach, trainer for advise. Damaged bodies cannot heal well if they are constantly hurt.

Answer 6

I have the same problem, I screwed up my back a while ago and my arm/hand gets numb from time to time, I thought it was from poor circulation, but I believe there is a connection between the two.

Answer 7

Acupuncture, which involves inserting thin needles into various points on your body, may reduce peripheral neuropathy symptoms.

Answer 8

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