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Tingling & Numbness was started.
A related discussion,
tingling in 3 fingers was started.
Hi Lou, if its early onset, sometimes occupational or physical therapy works very well to correct nerve compression problems (either in the neck, shoulder or further down the arm). Once you have the testing done and its figured out where the problem is, maybe try some therapy before considering the surgery option, unless tests come back really severe and immediate surgery is indicated. Therapy may really help address some of the issues that might be causing problems for you too, especially work habits and postures.
Dear doc,
Thanks for your help. It is my thumb,index, and middle finger that tingles. Should I go to the neuro first, and if so what is a EMG? and can a pinched nerve be corrected? Would they have to operate? I hear sometimes after operation that you still could have the pain. From your point of view can a pinched nerve become unpinched with the help of a neuroloist or orthopedic?
Thanks Lou.F.
I am not sure if by the first three fingers you are counting from your thumb or pinky, in either case it is clear that you have a problem with a pinched nerve in your neck which is causing symptoms in the area of the hand which is supplied by the relevanyt nerve root. This need to be investigated soon.
I would suggest that you first see a neurologist and document the exact anatomiucal nature of the problem by means of an EMG and at that point an appropriate referal can be organized.
I would not wait around to see if manipulation helps , the first step is defining the problem precisely,by means of MRI and/or EMG then treatment should begin depending on thge outcome of these tests.