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I definitely agree. Getting a diagnosis from a doctor should always be step number 1.
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Could be a neck issue as well. Proper posture gets more important the older we get.
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I have this problem which started recently along with bad upper back muscle spasm pain (coincidentally I think). scared the hell out of me (stroke? Tumor? Etc) I went for X-rays and one of the diagnoses was a problem with forminal space between C5/6 and C6/7. I haven't seen to a surgeon yet and it seems an MRI is required for full diagnosis, but have had physio and Biokinetics and started stretching. The strength is mostly back in my hand but not the dexterity, but I have been reassured that permanent nerve damage is very unlikely. I've been advised to use clothes pegs with elastic bands for extra resistance to strengthen the fingers. Guitar is bad because of the wrist angle, it seems :-( Anyway, my main reason for posting this was to reassure others who may get the same fright as me :-) Also to reiterate...stretch frequently and pay careful attention to ergonomics when working on computers, etc. |
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I ignored this for almost ten years.
By the time I saw the hand surgeon I had to have more than one surgery to correct it and I believe there may have been permanent damage, since now 6+ months after the surgery, I am noticing intermittent symptoms (but not even in the same category as before. Just before my surgery, I couldn't play guitar for more than a couple minutes before my fretting hand was completely numb). Don't wait, go to a primary now. |
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I am having similar problems to the OP. Mine started a few months ago but I haven't seen a doctor yet. I am wondering how the follow up went? Have you resolved the issue?
I mainly lost strength in my left hand - mostly in the pinky and finger next to it. I have a doctor's appointment soon, so I plan on discussing it. |
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Think of the nervous system in terms of a signal chain. There are several points in which signal degradation or disruption can occur, from the motor cortex of the brain (stroke) to peripheral nerve impingement (CTS). See a qualified physician who knows how to evaluate dysesthesias along the entire chain. (Including cervical disk disease)
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Thanks....I need a medical dictionary lol
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I would hazard that poor posture (often caused by long stints sitting before a computer) is a modern plague and affects us in a variety of ways. |
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I've struggled with "tennis elbow" several times over the last few years. I finally got control over it with the help of a physical therapist who specialized in industrial injuries. She measured an angle on my hand/wrist and had me get this brace: https://www.wristwidget.com
She also gave me various exercises, but I believe the key was the brace.
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A couple of years ago, I had the more invasive Carpal Tunnel surgery in my left hand. I had no feeling of weakness but my doctor pointed out muscle atrophy. My symptom was numbness, especially while gripping a steering wheel, and I'd wake up numb. While years later I can feel exactly where I was cut, particularly doing stretching exercises, it's far better than before. I was told the right hand needed the lite version od surgery, but I'm just starting to show symptoms.
See a doctor.
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