I'm starting a new thread on this, as the last one I saw (bassphase comment below) was from several years ago.
Ulnar nerve compression, likely stemming from some kind squeezing related to my elbow, is what an orthopedic specialist has diagnosed regarding my condition (tingling/numb pinkie and ring finger on left hand). My primary doc initially thought it was carpal tunnel.
Bassphase, I'd be interested to know what happened with your situation. I've been on anti-inflammatory medicine for nearly two weeks, but, so far, it isn't working. I'm having nerve conduction tests this Friday.
Anyone else with experience/advice regarding this condition?
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Originally Posted by bassphase  You have the symptoms of ulnar nerve compression. I've been sufferring from it too although mine is about 75% better (in 4 months). The ulnar nerve is both a sensory and motor nerve so I've experienced weakness as well as the numb pinkie and ring finger. The compression can be anywhere from the neck, elbow or wrist. I've had nerve conduction tests which seems to indicate wrist and elbow but they are inconclusive about neck problems. My neck x rays show degenerative disks and bone spurs growing into the nerve area. I have an MRI scheduled for next week. Chiropractic was unsuccessful for me. Mine was brought on by overzealous tree pruning. All my doctors seems to believe it will continue to get better on its own but want to see what's going on in a little more clearly with the MRI.
good luck
bob |
