numbness in left hand and fingers

I had a herniated C4 & C5 several years ago. The pain and numbness went away for about 8 months. Then on my left hand my small finger went numb then my ring ringer and half of my middle finger. I have had 4 EMG's (ouch) and prefer never to have another one due to the face they tell me everything is normal. Occasionaly the pad on my left hand hurts and gets numb as well as the lower portion of my arm.

My question is: Is this due to the herniated C4 & C5 or is it due to that nerve that is refered to as the funny bone nerve? I haven't found a doctor that can figure this out. I live in massachusetts near Boston. Any comments?

BTW I am 62 and when I do yard work, it seems to make it worse and sometimes a slight movement of my neck, I think I can feel something.

[wdwcrazy]

I had car accident and herniated c4 & 5. My left hand and arm went numb and I had difficulty holding a pen at times (I am left handed) and even a fork. I ultimately had an anterior cerical dissesctomy and fusion. I no longer have the numbness in the arm or hand. I do have other issues but not those any longer.