Ulnar nerve damage? - Carpal Tunnel Syndrome Message Board

kaseykhristine · 06-07-2008, 03:13 PM

I had endoscopic carpal tunnel release a week and a half ago. What a difference. No pain, no numbness. Its great! Only problem is I noticed a few days ago my pinky and ring finger going numb off and on to varying degrees of numbness. Last night I wore my brace as I always do and both pinky and ring finger were flat out numb. What is the problem here?

bugs66 · 07-01-2008, 09:50 PM

I had carpal tunnel release i year ago same thing then come to find out the doctor cut into my ulnar nerve while doing the surgery now I need more surgery with possible parrilzed hand ask for an EMG quickly

kaseykhristine · 07-02-2008, 01:24 PM

So I guess I'm curious how did he cut your ulnar nerve? What were your intial symptoms? I'm 6 weeks now post surgery. No difference really. It's slightly numb all the time with again varying degrees but now the numbness never goes away. She did a sensitivity test on me and found I was the high end of normal and said we needed to watch it. What the heck does that mean? I also was wondering what you meant by EMG? Nerve conduction studies? Thanks for the info.

sandman676 · 07-02-2008, 08:30 PM

Hello, I also think I have issues with my ulnar nerve but can't seem to figure out what. My pinky and ring fingers on my left arm often have a tingling sensation to them and sometimes my elbow starts to act up and feel sore. I used to lift weights a lot but haven't been able to get back into the gym because of my elbow feeling so weak and achy. I went to an orthopedic and he suggested I get an EMG on my left arm. I got the test and the doctor told me everything looked fine and that my issues could be coming from complications in my neck. I often do have a stiff neck when i wake up in the morning. I can't seem to pinpoint what the issue is here. If there is a problem with my neck could that still cause the weak achy feeling in my elbow? Any insight anyone may have is greatly appreciated.

Kind Regards,
Sandman

kaseykhristine · 07-02-2008, 08:36 PM

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Originally Posted by sandman676

Hello, I also think I have issues with my ulnar nerve but can't seem to figure out what. My pinky and ring fingers on my left arm often have a tingling sensation to them and sometimes my elbow starts to act up and feel sore. I used to lift weights a lot but haven't been able to get back into the gym because of my elbow feeling so weak and achy. I went to an orthopedic and he suggested I get an EMG on my left arm. I got the test and the doctor told me everything looked fine and that my issues could be coming from complications in my neck. I often do have a stiff neck when i wake up in the morning. I can't seem to pinpoint what the issue is here. If there is a problem with my neck could that still cause the weak achy feeling in my elbow? Any insight anyone may have is greatly appreciated.

Kind Regards,
Sandman