Question 1

over the last 6 months my hands have gone from shaking every now and again to constantly shaking. cant hold things like drinking from glass. but shakes without holding things also. my left finger tips are numb on 2 fingers and worse over this period?

Accepted Answer

Neurologist: Consult a neurologist for evaluation and treatment. Parkinson's disease or familial essential tremor are possibilities and both can be treated.

Question 2

myhands go numb really easy , i wake up with numb fingers alot.  also when holdiing things.why?

Accepted Answer

?carpal tunnel synd?: Most likely, you are experiencing nerve compression at the wrist, and activity and positioning exacerbates the ongoing process.  This may be a consequence of repetitive keyboarding or flexion/extension movements of the wrists.  See your doctor, obtain an EMG study, and get this treated, as a full cure is highly likely indeed.

Question 3

why do my fingers go numb from just holding my phone???

Accepted Answer

Numbness: Are you one of those teenagers who always play with their phones and type? because that could put you at risk for carpal Tunnel syndrome which is the inflammation of the Median nerve, a nerve which goes to your thumb, 2nd and 3rd finger. if you have tingling and numbness in those fingers then you better take it easy on the phone and computer for a little while.

Question 4

occasionally i get numbness in my left pinkie and ringer fingers it usually occurs when holding my cell phone. numbness last minutes should i worry?

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Ulnar Nerve: you are putting pressure on your ulnar nerve. At this point since it is going away there is no need to be concerned.  However, it would be a good idea to avoid those positions as at some point you may cause enough damage for it to stay numb. Take this from a guy who had surgery on one elbow 3 weeks ago and is having surgery on the other in 6 days for this very problem.

Question 5

while holding the telephone receiver to my ears my fingers felt numb & tingling sensation . why?

Accepted Answer

Number of things: This could be a number of things, depending on some other factors within your history.  I would be concerned potentially with something like carpal tunnel syndrome or other neuropathy.  Suggest seeing your doctor with a potential need for further investigations if it persists.

Question 6

my right hand goes numb, mainly the 3 fingers, swells drastically. sometimes i get a shock feeling. hard to grasp things more and more. getting worse.

Accepted Answer

See a neurologist: I would see a neurologist.  You could have a pinched nerve or some other ailment that requires a thorough history and exam.

Question 7

within 5 mins of arms being bent my arm, pinky & ring finger go numb and painful. every day, night. left wrist goes weak and drop things. what is this?

Accepted Answer

Cubital tunnel?: Compression of the ulnar nerve (the "funny bone" at the elbow) can cause symptoms like this. Bending the elbow stretches the nerve...and if there is compression to begin with, this "elbow flexion test" can often reproduce the symptoms you describe. See your doctor or a hand surgeon for a real diagnosis.

Question 8

numbness in index finger left hand, are these things temporary ?

Accepted Answer

Numb finger: There are many many causes of a numbness, caused by a nerve being compromised....Pressure from habitually holding an object in one way, or on the nerve farther away, from cysts or spurs. Some disease like diabetes and thyroid disorders can predispose to nerves being injured  the duration depends on the cause.  Consult a neurologist. Here is a good discussion: http://www.Nlm.Nih.Gov/medlineplus/enc.

Question 9

my wrist on the outside hurts to my forearm and keeps going numb, holding anything with my thumb and fingers hurts bad, what is this? what can i do ?

Accepted Answer

See your physician: Did you injure your arm/wrist in some way? There are many reasons, but it all depends on your medical history and recent history. See your physician immediately to discuss the symptoms in detail. http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/arminjuriesanddisorders.html

Question 10

what would cause the tips of my thumb and every finger on my right hand to go numb, within 3-4 minutes when holding my cell phone in that hand.

Accepted Answer

Vague: A thorough history, duration, length of time with the numbness, activities, prior health concerns- hard to say.  I would call a Dr. and be checked- carpal tunnel syndrome, pinched nerve, other???

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Over the last 6 months my hands have gone from shaking every now and again to constantly shaking. cant hold things like drinking from glass. but shakes without holding things also. my left finger tips are numb on 2 fingers and worse over this period?

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Myhands go numb really easy , i wake up with numb fingers alot. also when holdiing things.why?

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Why do my fingers go numb from just holding my phone???

A member asked:

Occasionally i get numbness in my left pinkie and ringer fingers it usually occurs when holding my cell phone. numbness last minutes should i worry?

A member asked:

While holding the telephone receiver to my ears my fingers felt numb & tingling sensation . why?

A member asked:

My right hand goes numb, mainly the 3 fingers, swells drastically. sometimes i get a shock feeling. hard to grasp things more and more. getting worse.

A member asked:

Within 5 mins of arms being bent my arm, pinky & ring finger go numb and painful. every day, night. left wrist goes weak and drop things. what is this?

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Numbness in index finger left hand, are these things temporary ?

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My wrist on the outside hurts to my forearm and keeps going numb, holding anything with my thumb and fingers hurts bad, what is this? what can i do ?

A member asked:

What would cause the tips of my thumb and every finger on my right hand to go numb, within 3-4 minutes when holding my cell phone in that hand.

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