Should I get ulnar nerve surgery now or wait longer?

[Killroy]

Hi everyone. I have had extreme solid constant numbness in my pinky, ring finger, and that same edge of the hand for over 3 months now. The hand is becoming very slightly week and once in a while some pain down the forearm. Ive been diagnosed with ulnar nerve entrapment at the elbow by a neurologist and an orthopedic sergeon. I have also read online all about it for the last 3 months and I am positive thats what I have. The doctors say I need surgery to correct the problem and that it will almost certainly not get better on its own. I've been treating it properly with all the conservative methods and I am on anti- inflams but it not getting better, in fact a little worse. The surgery would move the nerve from behind the elbow to the front and I have also read all about it and totally understand it. I don't want surgery but I also dont want permenent nerve damage from waiting to long. I would love to hear from anyone who has had the nerve transposition surgery or who is in the same situation as me. Thanks in advance for any replies

[jeremy714]

my heart goes out to you.....sounds like your having an extremely tough time..........i know the pain your going through doesnt make sense to us, but the Lord has a purpose for even our suffering.........ill be praying for you......God bless

[fireman216]

I too have this entrapped ulnar nerve from a fall and It has only been a month but I have the pain and numbness that goes with it I like you do not want it to get worse so next Tuesday at the doctors appt I am going to tell him that I want to have the surgery asap because I am not going to have the same problems the rest of my life or even chance them getting worse> Let me know what you decide to do >

[steph342]

I have had this same problem for 3 1/2 years...however it has saused many problems also in my shoulder and neck. i will be going in for surgery in 3 weeks to correct the problems in my elbow. have you thought about releasing the nerve instead of moving it? it is a smaller, easier surgery that can give the same outcome. just something to think about! and by the way, definitely do not wait.. the pain jsut gets worse...