numbness in the left hand'?
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My guess would be carpel tunnel syndrom.\nIt is rather common especially amoungst people that work with thier hands alot.\nRepetitive hand and wrist movements put wear and tear on the catilage.\nAs it gets worse the pain will travel up your forarm to your elbow. This is an aching pain.\nYou can also experience burning and tingling.\nIf you can't rest your hands and wrists because of work then go see a doctor. You can get a special brace that helps support your wrist and hand while working.\nI had to quit a job last year because I was getting it. It hurt very badly as it got worse.\nThe good new is that since I haven't been doing that job my hands and wrists are about back to normal again.\nGood Luck!
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I have no idea why your hand is doing that, but I can tell you why mine does that.\n\nI paint a lot, do yard work and have gymnastic type activities in my background and about 1 1/2 months ago, my hands (both but mostly my right) swelled, tingled and went numb mostly in my thumb and middle finger(s). So painful that it would actually wake me up at nights about a week after it started. I went to the doctor and had x-rays done on my wrists (I thought it was carpel tunnel syndrome) and it turned out that I have occult ganglion cysts, the kind in the middle of the wrist bones not the kind that come OUT of the wrist bones. The cyst puts pressure on the nerves in my hand. \n\nSo, the doctor told me to sleep with wrist splints on for at least 3 weeks to see if that would help (to keep the cysts from getting agitated so they could go down on their own). That has helped with the pain and swelling, but my middle fingers are still numb but no longer tingle. I'm still able to do every thing I always do, but use my splints during the day when I use yard tools.\n\nAnyway, that's my story. Good luck!
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Have you been picking your nose too much again? \n\nSorry, I couldn't resist.\n\nIt can certainly still be carpal tunnel syndrome - especially if the inflammation has progressed far enough. Otherwise it sounds like a neuropathy which is injury or inflammation to the nerve that goes to the little finger. When you say left side of your hand, are you referring to the side of your hand that your pinky is closer to or your thumb - because that could be either way depending on which way your hand is facing.\n\nIf it involves both the pinky and the side of the ring finger that is facing the pinky, it may be a neuropathy involving the ulnar nerve, which is the same nerve you hit when you hit your "funny bone". Otherwise if it is only the pinky, you may be putting pressure on the pinky side of the hand - constant pressure can lead to nerve injury as well.\n\nThe best thing is still to consult your doctor as you do need someone to examine it to give you a proper diagnosis. If you do not feel comfortable with your doctor, then you need to find a different doctor - feeling comfortable with your doctor is very important. You can consider following with up a neurologist or an orthopedists who happens to be a hand specialist as well, especially if you don't need a referral from your primary care doctor.\n\nHope this information provides a little start in figuring out your problem.
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It sounds like you might have a pinched nerve or poor circulation. If it doesn't get better definitly seek medical attention.
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I suppose it depends...i had it done on my right hand,then my left 2 months later.Both times i returned to work 3 days later.Not by choice,we had to eat,but i did fine.Unless you have very small wrists,they go in at the palm of your hand,at the lifeline...maybe that made a difference with my recovery also.\nHowever,carpal tunnel was not the only problem.  I have thoracic outlet syndrome...I can't seem to find a doc to help me.\nIt has become very painful.Most of the symptoms feel the same,only my hands don't stay numb and tingly,they BURN.it extends to the neck and shoulders and causes migraines and a lot of misery.....If there are any questions about your nerve conduction studies or other tests you may have had done ,you may want to mention thoracic outlet to your doctor.Physical therapy can help a lot if it doesn't get too advanced.\nGood Luck with surgery...It will be worth it in my opinion.It did fix my CT :)
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If you are worried about having a stroke, take an aspirin a day just in case you do have one, as it will lessen the effects of a stroke and may save your life.\nHowever, my ex was experiencing numbness in the hands and the doctor found a spur on the back of his neck on the spine that was causing all the numbness. He gave him an anti-inflammatory drug that helped. It stops the swelling and irritation of the muscle and nerves around the spur. You would have to see a doctor before you will really know what is causing it. God be with you.
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You have a pinched ulnar or radial nerve on your left side. The tip off is the fingers involved.  See a neurologist if you want to find out exactly where the nerve is pinched. Rest the area and if your symptoms get worse each day (like you describe) then either you are still aggravating the injury or probably you need total rest of that hand and arm so healing can take place. Healing can take from a few days to months, so my advice is to take this hint from your body seriously before you have permanent nerve damage.\n\nhttp://www.webmd.com/content/pages/4/1661_50313.htm\n\nhttp://health.yahoo.com/ency/healthwise/aa136625
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carpal tunnel syndrome or improper blood circulation.....see a Dr.
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As far as i know, numbness can only be due to 2 reasons, diabetics or lack of blood circulation.well, I suppose i could cross out the first posibility here.Problems with blood circulation do not require surgery nor can it kill you with a problem like this. Try not to wear socks while sleeping.Avoid shoes at home.Your legs need to breath.If there is something heavy on your legs, it could cause the blood circulation to stop.Try taking a warm shower before sleeping.Some postures could also stop the circulation, maybe you don't have enough movement during sleep. Try to avoid these postures while sleeping. I hope you feel better!\n\nFor serious numbness, you can check out these websites, but i don't suppose you have those problems.
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The first symptoms of CTS usually appear when trying to sleep.  Symptoms range from paresthesia (a burning, tingling numbness in the fingers, especially of the thumb and index and middle fingers) to difficulty gripping and making a fist. Inability to firmly grasp and dropping things is common. If left untreated the symptoms can progress, and increasing pain intensity can further restrict hand functionality. In the early stages of CTS, individuals often mistakenly blame the tingling numbness on their sleeping position, thinking their hands have had restricted circulation and are simply "falling asleep".\n\nIt is important to note that unless numbness is one of the predominant symptoms, it is unlikely the symptoms are primarily caused by carpal tunnel syndrome. In effect, pain of any type, location, or severity with the absence of significant numbness, is not likely to fall under this diagnosis.\n\nCarpal tunnel syndrome is known as a "hidden disability" because people can do some things with their hands and appear to have normal hand function. However, despite these appearances, those afflicted often live with severely restricted hand activity due to the pain.
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sounds like something neurological hence the left hand bitten and right side effects...keep on that doc and make sure you get the answer you want until your satisfied and content
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Carpal Tunnel Syndrome?
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What kind of numbness are you experiencing?  A physical numbness, as in you can't feel your fingers, or an emotional numbness, as a sort of ambivalence to the world.\n\nIn either case, you should seek help.  If you're just feeling down and apathetic and disconnected, see a counselor or therapist.  It will really help you get to the root of the problem.
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Sounds like nerve damage, possibly a pinched nerve, Don't fool around with waiting and seeing, my sister did permanent nerve damage this way partly due to a dread of the Dr. & partly due to a high pain tolerance.\nTake the same good care of this as you would for a young child in your care.\nBest wishes on this.Also, if it's the left arm, this is a classic sign of heart attack, often with no other symptoms. You seriously need the support of a Dr., please don't wait until you regret it.
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Sounds like a neck problem or a TOS (thoracic outlet syndrome).  In other words, the nerves and blood vessels to your hands come out of your neck, run through your arm pit and down your arms.  Either bad posture or some type of physiological problem is pinching the nerves and/or blood vessels causing a numbing/burning sensation.  It probably feels close to like if your hand falls asleep.  I would recommend getting an examination from a Chiropractor.  Find one that not only adjusts but works with physical therapy to address muscular problems as well.  You should see someone as soon as possible about this becuase it will likely get worse and could lead to or further existing arthritis or disc problems in your neck.  Of course, it could always be something more serious so check with a healthcare professional (I definately recommend Chiropractic, and yes, I am biased but I know I am right too...)
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I experience numbness in my feet while I am exercising, and wonder the cause also, this would cut out poor circulation as the cause, therefore I think it is just a nerve being pinched somewhere.\n\nIf it is a constant numbness definatley see a doctor.
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if there is no numbness in the fingers, i would say it is something else going on with your wrist