Tip of ring finger on left hand has gone numb. What's going on?
Loss of feeling is always caused by pressure on a nerve supplying the numb area. The ulnar nerve gives feeling to the little finger and half of the ring finger, leaning on the elbow can cause pressure on this nerve. It can also be damaged at the wrist, burt the numbness is usually in the middle of the ring finger, and also affects the little finger. You need to see a doctor to find out the cause of your finger tip numbness. The cause might be as simple as the way you slept on that arm, or the way you lay on your wrist. A possibility as it happened overnight. We can only guess.
My pinky and ring finger have been tingling/numb for a week now!?
It sounds as if you have pinched or injured your ulnar nerve. Your ulnar nerve is in charge of your sensations for that side of your hand. People who injure their ulnar nerve usually complain of the same things as you are. Your ulnar nerve runs through your elbow and is the same nerve that is responsible for the sensation you feel when you hit your "funny bone" in your elbow. This nerve is very close to the skin so it can easily cause problems. You may be unconciously leaning on it wrong while sitting. If this doesn't get better soon you should see a doctor to make sure there isn't serious damage to the nerve. Don't worry too much.. If you were experiencing a burning feeling in place of the numbness and tingling, then more serious nerve damage may be possible. But for now, try to relax. It may just go away on its own.
Two days ago, I lost the feeling of my pinky finger and in that side of the hand after I hit my funny bone really hard, and the numbness still won’t go away. What should I do?
Sounds like you hit a nerve strong enough to cause a loss of feeling. Nerves do heal but slowly. This nerve would have to heal from your elbow to the end of your pinky and the rate can be as slow as a 1/4” a month.The best course of action is to avoid bending your elbow as much as possible. Keep your arm at 100 degrees or straighter especially when sleeping. You should wrap a soft towel around your elbow so you can’t bend it past 90 degrees. Don’t lean on on your elbow or cross your arms. If it is safe for you to do so take 100 mg of vitamin B complex once a day.You also should go to a specialist at some point if you don’t notice an improvement in a short while. Sometimes a simple surgery is required where the doctor lifts the nerve and buries it deeper under muscle in case you bump your elbow again. The nerve may not heal if injured again. The nerve will also have less stretch on it after surgery and can heal better that way. Good luck
Pinky Fingers Numb When Waking Up?
Sounds like it might have to do with the ulnar nerve - that is your "funny bone" nerve - ever hit your elbow and the forearm and pinky finger tingle? For some reason, you might be sleeping in a strange position, putting pressure on that nerve. It's not carpal tunnel because the nerve involved in carpal tunnel syndrome doesn't go to your pinky finger (it goes to the thumb, index and ring fingers). I don't think it's something to be worried about, but certainly sounds like it's like you're sleeping on it strange, putting pressure on the nerve causing the tingling. I know you said it's not the way you're sleeping - but when you are sleeping, you really don't know what position you are sleeping in! ;^) I'd be more concerned if you had the tingling also when awake during the day.
When I use my laptop my fingers go numb?
So this has been going on for about 2 or 3 days. It usually happens when i use the mouse pad, my middle finger, ring finger, pinky, the side of my and about half of my wrist goes numb, then when i rest it, it kind of locks in place for a couple of seconds before I can move it. I'm only 15 too, so is this normal, or do i need to get it checked out. Oh yeah, it's only in my right hand, not my left, even though i use that hand too with the mousepad.
What should one do about numbness in the fingers when playing guitar?
I am aware of the fact that this is an old topic, but i do want to contribute because this will be a frequently ask'd question and i have the same symptoms.I have the same symptoms when it comes to numbness in the fingers. The first thing you should do (like many people answered already) is see a doctor. This is necessary because the symptoms have many different causes. Nerves being damaged or stuck in different places, tendon or muscle problems, vitamin deficiencies and so on. Nerve problems are to most likely and sometimes a doctor won't find any damaged or stuck nerves, but it will still be a nerve problem. When this is the case (like with me, except i did 'damage' them because i had waited to long) its most likely a bad posture causes the numbness. Look at yourself in the mirror and observe how you walk and stand in normal day to day situations. I had the common 'stoner' posture and blocked nerves in my shoulders. When i pushed my chest forward, and my shoulders back it would produce a tingling sensation that would somewhat hurt at the same time. When playing guitar, i also had a bad posture (i started to really notice the numbness when playing guitar). I locked my elbow (against my body, instead of flared out), had my thumb at the wrong place and therefore a bad wrist angle, and i pushed my left and right shoulders forward. When doing this, i blocked nerves in my shoulder, elbow and wrist making it nearly impossible to play. So i recommend playing in front of a mirror and with a elderly guitarist that doesn't have a bad posture. Also all the exercises and stretching others have mentioned helps to realise a good posture. You need the reach, flexibility and strength necessary to hold a good posture. There are physicians (don't know the name in english) that specialise in posture. It did help me allot and i would recommend this if they cant find any other problems that result in the finger numbness. Make sure you bring your guitar! -Watching videos about posture when playing also helps- I waited to long and my body has grown in such way that some nerves get blocked easily. Therefor i know need to constantly watch my posture to prevent increasing damage resulting in permanent loss of strength and tingling sensations. Don't wait!
Why do my fingers go numb sometimes?
In a bus ride phone-using scenario, the most common causes of numbness in the fingers are probably:Previous overuse of the wrist resulting in carpal tunnel syndrome; numbness in the thumb index and ring finger can be triggered by using a phoneIf the numbness is in the pinky and ring finger, the ulnar nerve in the wrist can be affected (ulnar nerve or Guyon's canal syndrome)Leaning the elbows on the arm holders can put pressure upon the ulnar bone in the elbowBending the neck can trigger the pre-existing damage in the neck spine (pinched spinal nerve in the neck due to arthritis or bulging disc)Previous injury or anatomical anomaly in the upper chest (cervical rib) can press on the brachial nerve that supplies the arm (thoracic outlet syndrome)Fingers can go numb due to anxiety and associated hyperventilationIn individuals with Raynaud's syndrome, during stress or temperature change, fingers can turn white, then blue, then red and numb and tingling within few minutesThere are many other causes of numbness and tingling in fingertips: prolonged pressure on a fingertip, neurological disorders, such as diabetic neuropathy, etc.Source@Numbness in Fingertips
I woke up after falling asleep at my desk with my ring finger and pinky finger numb, it has been several days since then. Will this problem resolve on it's own?
I agree with Tony Jay, and this should resolve on its own. It may take some time, up to several weeks, depending on the degree of injury. As long as motor function is preserved then it is unlikely that any permanent damage or nerve degeneration will occur. You may want to see a specialist for more personalised information, however there is not much to be done except to make sure you continue to provide an environment where healing can take place. For the most part this means keeping any further injury or swelling from occurring. The specialist may recommend a splint and certain therapy to the area.
I smashed my finger, and its kinda numb, Should I go to the hospital?
No. Go to a Doctor's office if it persists. But not the ER. If it hasn't changed colour it's not numb from the pressure built up from the burst blood vessels, then it's just a bruised nerve. Believe me if it was broke you would know. I broke mine 5 days ago! Swore and it went black straight away. It was VERY numb but was relieved after a hole was drilled into my nail to take some pressure off.