when your finger go numb in Ms what is happening? - Multiple Sclerosis Message Board

LAW30 · 06-16-2008, 08:27 AM

when your finger go numb in MS what is happening? Will it get worse? How long does it sometimes last? Do you need any treatment?

Canadian gal · 06-16-2008, 11:54 AM

Assuming you have been assessed for Carpal Tunnel (which only effects 3 fingers, not all 5), then this is likely a MS symptom. I know that I get it from my spinal lesions, because it comes on at the same time as all my other spinal lesion symptoms (in an attack).

It can be EXTREME, including a feeling like your hands are encased in cement, swollen, numbness, hot/cold sensitive, OR it can be a more minor annoyance. It can let up after the attack (if it came on with one), or it can stay forever. The sensation can fluctuate as well, day to day, hour to hour.

I had it for two years once, and LDN took it away. After another spinal lesion attack that started last Oct, it has let up substantially, but is still there to some degree.

Cherie

MSNik · 06-16-2008, 02:19 PM

Hi 2 years ago, I woke up with tingling/burning in 3 fingers and also assumed it was Carpal Tunnel....after that was ruled out, I was sent home to ponder why I could no longer use most of my left hand...within 2 weeks it was my entire left hand and all 5 fingers..I wound up in the ER thinking Stroke! That ruled out, they thought pinched nerve...that CT led to a Neuro consult, MRIs etc and eventually an MS dx..
Its now been 2 full years and I have no use of my left hand or fingers..it hurts ALL the time! I cant stand the pain in the humidity or heat...thats the worst for me..
Nothing has helped...PT, Nerve Blocks, Shots in my spine- Accupuncture- nothing, however I do not have any lesions showing up in my spine..but over 50 in my brain..
good luck, I know how painful/frustrating it can be.
Nikki

MSJayhawk · 06-16-2008, 06:01 PM

I have MS and my finger numbness is mainly on my 3 outer fingers. Sometimes it affects my thumb and index finger. I soak my hands in cold water (sometimes ice cold) and the numbness abates.

glamour girl · 06-16-2008, 09:59 PM

I have pain in my fingers too. sometimes it get so bad i just wanna scream. I dont really have feeling in my fingertips under the nail.
Dont take anything for it either. I pop enogh meds..
I rise through my pain and ponder through another day. The comes and goes. Hope goes too.