Numb and tingling pinky finger - General Health Message Board

trimmery · 11-10-2004, 03:08 PM

Okay, this is hard to explain, but probably for the past few months I have had either numbness or tingling in the pinky on my left hand. Sometimes the tingling moves up my arm and causes it to kind of burn around my elbow and bi cep. Also I have noticed that my vision in my left eye is blurry. Not sure if this is related or if I need to get stronger contacts for that eye. Has anyone else had this problem. Some people at work think its because my left arm doesnt lay completely on my desk when I type and maybe it is cutting off circulation? Any thoughts?

kehorner · 11-10-2004, 10:19 PM

The problems in your hand and arm are likely due to nerve problems, perhaps compression of the nerve. You should see your doctor, who may refer you to a neurologist.

feelbad · 11-11-2004, 05:38 AM

Kehorner is right.You also need an MRI done on your c spine and upper thoracic area to pinpoint the area of the problem.it could be anything from a herniation of a disc to a bone spur or many other little things that drive our spines insane.a trip to the neurologist is definitely the best starting point here.Good luck and keep us posted,Marcia

zuzu8 · 11-14-2004, 12:49 PM

Your work collegues might have hit the nail on the head. The position of your arm while at your computer could account for compressing the ULNAR nerve which causes numbness and tingling in the pinky and sometimes the ring finger. Also, do you ever lean on the left elbow for long periods of time while you are just reading something on the computer? That'll cause ulnar nerve entrapment also.

zuzu xx

siren1024 · 11-14-2004, 06:11 PM

I also have this problem. I posted under the carpal tunnel syndrome forum and got lots of informative replies! You could check it out, but these posters have said the exact same thing the CTS sufferers told me!