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quiet · 04-08-2005, 07:02 AM

specifically my pinkie, ring finger and the outside edge of my palm. it started earlier tonight, but won't go away. don't think it's carpal tunnel (i had that issue a couple of years ago, and this doesn't seem the same). i don't spend all that much time at a computer these days either. any idea what it might be?

who · 04-08-2005, 07:04 AM

Early stages of a stroke.

Get to a doctor immediately. !!!!!!!!!

quiet · 04-08-2005, 07:04 AM

seriously?

KRL · 04-08-2005, 07:06 AM

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Originally Posted by quiet

seriously?

Persistent numbness is not a good sign. I'd zip in and see what's up fast.

PrivateIvy · 04-08-2005, 07:07 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by .?.

Early stages of a stroke.

Get to a doctor immediately. !!!!!!!!!

That can be true ..if so will start to extend up the arm

Ivy

who · 04-08-2005, 07:07 AM

Ah YES seriously. If you start to feel some numbness in your face, dial 911.

Are you positive it couldn't be this carpal tunnel syndrome?

Meta Ridley · 04-08-2005, 07:11 AM

Parkinsons, MS,,, you're probably going to die.

quiet · 04-08-2005, 07:13 AM

it's not spreading. pretty sure it's not carpal. after thinking about this some more, there was a time a couple of weeks ago when i had the same feeling, but it went away after a couple of hours.

been up all night, was just about to go to bed, i guess maybe i shouldn't... bah.

Mr Dickovitch · 04-08-2005, 07:14 AM

Early signs of a brain tumor.

foxylady · 04-08-2005, 07:14 AM

see your doctor, so you will know what happen to you

LauraLee · 04-08-2005, 07:17 AM

Quiet, seriously go see your doc a.s.a.p... if you can't get in i would think about the ER, just in case. Numb hand is one of the most obvious signs of a possible stroke.
Of course, this could easily be nothing, BUT it's never worth rolling those dice.

PhoenixFyre · 04-08-2005, 07:18 AM

It sounds like it could be a problem with the "ulna nerve" (commonly known as the funny bone when you hit your elbow). Have you hit your elbow recently? I had that problem back in '79 and the nerve had attached itself to the bone in my elbow. They had to do surgery to detach the nerve and relocate it so it wasn't as vulnerable. It never hurts to have it checked out as soon as possible, however, I think if it were a stroke it would not just be one of the nerves affected, and the whole hand/arm would be giving you a lot of trouble. Good luck and let us know what it is.

Voodoo · 04-08-2005, 08:04 AM

I get numbness on occasion, it usually stems from sitting with my elbows on my desk (hard surface) for extended periods of time. Also, I have a moderate case of carpal tunnel. The numbness comes and goes, and I only get it about once a year at most. If you have been staring at your monitor w/ your elbow on your desk, or keyboard, maybe consider getting one of those gel pads.

doober · 04-08-2005, 09:22 AM

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Originally Posted by .?.

Early stages of a stroke.

Get to a doctor immediately. !!!!!!!!!

First thing that came to my mind....

Dirty F · 04-08-2005, 09:25 AM

If your whole arm and or face start to get numb its time to see a doctor yes hehe.
Anyway, this will be over most likely today or in a few days max.
It can be caused by so many things. Simply wrong position in bed, too much alchohol, xtc usage and tons of other things. I had it a few months ago, lasted a few days. My buddy had it as well a while back, he visited the doctor...he told him theres nothing he could do about it but wait.

StuartD · 04-08-2005, 09:25 AM

Ulnar Nerve Palsy

MEDICAL DESCRIPTION
Compression of ulnar nerve, usually at the elbow but occasionally at the wrist

SYMPTOMS
Numbness in little finger
Weakness of grip, pinch and general dexterity
Pain in elbow, shooting to little finger

RISK FACTORS
Leaning on bent elbow on hard surface
Pressure on wrist
Using a computer mouse

TREATMENT
Improve work posture and habits
Splinting
Surgery

Source: http://www.chicagoergonomic.com/erg.stress/rsilist.html

TaDoW · 04-08-2005, 09:26 AM

perfect time for a stranger!

errr.. then I'd go see a doc

seroiusly tho... I've had that happen to me, just like you explained ... it eventually went away, but if it's persistent, I'd make a trip in to the ER just to get it checked out and be sure.

sumphatpimp · 04-08-2005, 10:42 AM

jerk off with the other hand.
you'll be fine.
thats why they call it "repetitve stress injury."

Head · 04-08-2005, 01:03 PM

It wouldn't hurt to see the Doc.

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loverboy · 04-08-2005, 01:16 PM

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yup, before its too late

04-08-2005, 07:02 AM	#1
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quiet we'll miss you our friend. RIP Industry Role: Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Fernie, BC Posts: 25,115	it's not spreading. pretty sure it's not carpal. after thinking about this some more, there was a time a couple of weeks ago when i had the same feeling, but it went away after a couple of hours. been up all night, was just about to go to bed, i guess maybe i shouldn't... bah. __________________ we'll miss you our friend. RIP

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LauraLee Confirmed User Industry Role: Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: (Still) One Touch Cockie Posts: 3,821	Quiet, seriously go see your doc a.s.a.p... if you can't get in i would think about the ER, just in case. Numb hand is one of the most obvious signs of a possible stroke. Of course, this could easily be nothing, BUT it's never worth rolling those dice. __________________ Priority Payout skype lauralee.bunker LL's Email

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who So Fucking Banned Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: ICQ #23642053 Posts: 19,593	Early stages of a stroke. Get to a doctor immediately. !!!!!!!!!

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who So Fucking Banned Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: ICQ #23642053 Posts: 19,593	Ah YES seriously. If you start to feel some numbness in your face, dial 911. Are you positive it couldn't be this carpal tunnel syndrome?

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04-08-2005, 07:18 AM	#12
PhoenixFyre Registered User Join Date: Feb 2005 Posts: 2	It sounds like it could be a problem with the "ulna nerve" (commonly known as the funny bone when you hit your elbow). Have you hit your elbow recently? I had that problem back in '79 and the nerve had attached itself to the bone in my elbow. They had to do surgery to detach the nerve and relocate it so it wasn't as vulnerable. It never hurts to have it checked out as soon as possible, however, I think if it were a stroke it would not just be one of the nerves affected, and the whole hand/arm would be giving you a lot of trouble. Good luck and let us know what it is.

04-08-2005, 08:04 AM	#13
Voodoo ♥ ♦ ♣ ♠ Industry Role: Join Date: Sep 2002 Posts: 10,592	I get numbness on occasion, it usually stems from sitting with my elbows on my desk (hard surface) for extended periods of time. Also, I have a moderate case of carpal tunnel. The numbness comes and goes, and I only get it about once a year at most. If you have been staring at your monitor w/ your elbow on your desk, or keyboard, maybe consider getting one of those gel pads.

04-08-2005, 09:25 AM	#15
Dirty F Too lazy to set a custom title Industry Role: Join Date: Jul 2001 Posts: 59,204	If your whole arm and or face start to get numb its time to see a doctor yes hehe. Anyway, this will be over most likely today or in a few days max. It can be caused by so many things. Simply wrong position in bed, too much alchohol, xtc usage and tons of other things. I had it a few months ago, lasted a few days. My buddy had it as well a while back, he visited the doctor...he told him theres nothing he could do about it but wait.

04-08-2005, 09:25 AM	#16
StuartD Sofa King Band Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Outside the box Posts: 29,903	Ulnar Nerve Palsy MEDICAL DESCRIPTION Compression of ulnar nerve, usually at the elbow but occasionally at the wrist SYMPTOMS Numbness in little finger Weakness of grip, pinch and general dexterity Pain in elbow, shooting to little finger RISK FACTORS Leaning on bent elbow on hard surface Pressure on wrist Using a computer mouse TREATMENT Improve work posture and habits Splinting Surgery Source: http://www.chicagoergonomic.com/erg.stress/rsilist.html __________________ This is me on facebook This is me on twitter

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TaDoW Confirmed User Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Where It Rains Posts: 3,875	perfect time for a stranger! errr.. then I'd go see a doc seroiusly tho... I've had that happen to me, just like you explained ... it eventually went away, but if it's persistent, I'd make a trip in to the ER just to get it checked out and be sure. __________________ -TaDoW I've Upped My Standards, Up Yours! Last edited by TaDoW; 04-08-2005 at 09:28 AM..

04-08-2005, 10:42 AM	#18
sumphatpimp Confirmed User Join Date: Aug 2002 Posts: 5,235	jerk off with the other hand. you'll be fine. thats why they call it "repetitve stress injury."

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Head Confirmed User Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Starship Enterprise Posts: 8,278	It wouldn't hurt to see the Doc. __________________

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