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tingling of two fingers
I have had tingling sensation in my thumb and pointer finger and top part of my hand (curve between thumb and pointer finger). I had an EKG and it came out fine. Could I have a pinched nerve or carpel tunnel from using my computer or blackberry?
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Prolonged use of computer with improper position of arm and wrist can result in mouse elbow. This occurs due to repetitive injury or stress and it is also known as carpel tunnel syndrome. The carpal tunnel (at your wrist through which the median nerve passes) changes its size depending on the position of the wrist. It’s widest when wrist and hand are straight in line. When the hand is bent up or down, the tunnel becomes slightly smaller. This then presses on the nerve which then causes a pain right up to the elbow. Thumb and pointer finger are first to be affected. Often proper working style, working without bending wrist, using smooth movements to operate the mouse and key pad, and relaxing the joints of finger, wrist and arm in between helps. A wrist support or arm support too helps and you have computer chairs with support for your spine and arm. In your case the problem may have been there for a long time, but repeated clicking of the mouse (thus injuring the tendon of index finger) could have triggered the pain now. Application of ice pack, anti-inflammatory drugs, wearing wrist braces, stretching and strengthening exercises when the pain subsides and modification of the way you click mouse goes a long way in avoiding further injury and treating the present symptoms. Try these tips. Maybe you should consult an occupational therapist and learn proper use of mouse, key pad and proper positioning of body while using computers. It is also possible that you have hypothyroidism, anemia, diabetes etc all of which can cause swelling at the carpel tunnel. However it is less likely. If the above mentioned tips do not help, then you will need to consult your PCP to rule out these conditions. Try and consult a neurologist too. Take care!
Welcome to the MedHelp forum!
Prolonged use of computer with improper position of arm and wrist can result in mouse elbow. This occurs due to repetitive injury or stress and it is also known as carpel tunnel syndrome. The carpal tunnel (at your wrist through which the median nerve passes) changes its size depending on the position of the wrist. It’s widest when wrist and hand are straight in line. When the hand is bent up or down, the tunnel becomes slightly smaller. This then presses on the nerve which then causes a pain right up to the elbow. Thumb and pointer finger are first to be affected. Often proper working style, working without bending wrist, using smooth movements to operate the mouse and key pad, and relaxing the joints of finger, wrist and arm in between helps. A wrist support or arm support too helps and you have computer chairs with support for your spine and arm. In your case the problem may have been there for a long time, but repeated clicking of the mouse (thus injuring the tendon of index finger) could have triggered the pain now. Application of ice pack, anti-inflammatory drugs, wearing wrist braces, stretching and strengthening exercises when the pain subsides and modification of the way you click mouse goes a long way in avoiding further injury and treating the present symptoms. Try these tips. Maybe you should consult an occupational therapist and learn proper use of mouse, key pad and proper positioning of body while using computers. It is also possible that you have hypothyroidism, anemia, diabetes etc all of which can cause swelling at the carpel tunnel. However it is less likely. If the above mentioned tips do not help, then you will need to consult your PCP to rule out these conditions. Try and consult a neurologist too. Take care!
A "quick x-ray" is not appropriate.
An EKG has nothing whatsoever to do with the problem.
An EMG, on the other hand, would be useful.
The problem may be in the cervical area or lower down. There is obviously nerve compression and/or inflammation.
I would suggest an evaluation by an M.D., preferably a neurologist.
An EKG has nothing whatsoever to do with the problem.
An EMG, on the other hand, would be useful.
The problem may be in the cervical area or lower down. There is obviously nerve compression and/or inflammation.
I would suggest an evaluation by an M.D., preferably a neurologist.
I had the same annoying twitch right inbetween my thumb and pointer finger last week. It kind of worried me for a minute as well but I think it's pretty normal as there are muscles in our hands and nerves that can be overworked causing the annoying pulsating twitch flutter that will come and go for a few seconds randomly. Do you do a lot of typing or computer work that involves your hand?? This may be the cause of that because I am a graphic designer and use my hands a lot with the computer and thats why I get these episodes. I believe it just like after a long hard workout your muscles twitch cause they have been overworked. It's completley normal as far as I have heard. so keep on twitchin your fine. Best
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