Question 1

why am i getting finger cramps?

Accepted Answer

Overuse: Most finger cramps are the result of overuse.  Too much writing, typing, playing an instrument may be the culprit.  If rest does not improve the cramps medical evaluation may be necessary to look for more rare causes.

Question 2

how is it possible that i often wake up with finger cramps every morning?

Accepted Answer

Check K, Ca: Check serum calcium, potassium, magnesium. A deficiency in any of these can cause recurrent cramping.

Question 3

why does my foot middle finger cramp?

Accepted Answer

??????: You do not have fingers on your foot..Numerous things can cause cramping in an extremity. If it persists see you doctor.

Question 4

hand pain when squeezing/closing, tendon that runs from my middle finger down to my wrist that seems to be cramp.i've been golfing a lot so maybe grip?

Accepted Answer

Tendonitis: Your pain suggests inflammation of the tendon(tendonitis) that flexes your middle finger and that also contributes to clenching your fist and flexing the wrist. It&#x27;s possible that your grip is incorrect or possibly just from overuse. Anti-inflammatory medication and rest should help. If not see physician. If you have a history of stomach ulcer or take other medication consult with your Dr first.

Question 5

i have tremors in right hand and right foot turns inward. my right hand gets so bad to where i can not use it and it cramps up and pinky, ring, and middle finger locks in place for about half an hour to 45 minutes?

Accepted Answer

: You need to be checked by your doc/ neurologist for without an exam no treatment can be advised. Good luck

Question 6

please help! i have hand & finger spasms, and weakness?

Accepted Answer

See your doctor: This may be due to carpal tunnel syndrome or a pinched nerve in the neck. You should see you doctor to get a formal workup.

Question 7

carpel tunnel--are symptoms hand tingling and finger spasms?

Accepted Answer

Yes and no: Typical carpal tunnel symptoms are numbness and tingling. The fingers most affected are the thumb, index, middle, and ring fingers.  Finger spasms may be related, but could also be from a different cause.

Question 8

my left hand often cramps painfully for 20+ minutes and i cannot stretch it out. i also have numbness in pinkie and ring finger. what could this be?

Accepted Answer

Often no cause: Spontaneous painful muscle cramps often happen without any detectable cause. Electrolytes imbalance and low Calcium levels in blood are rather uncommon causes of painful cramps. Gentle stretching of the painful muscle along with gentle massage resolves it in few minutes.  Some medicines are associated with muscle cramps (like Statins) but they do not cause muscle contraction .

Question 9

right arm weak my hand cramps up and my fingers get cold why is that and worse at times if i bend my arm any reasons why?

Accepted Answer

Nerve and or artery: More details about exactly which fingers and which parts of the get-go would help. Is the problem precipitated by cold weather or be in a cold room? To the fingers change colors? Does your "funnybone" get "hit"a lot? What other circumstances or activity calls or exacerbate the problem and what relieves it?

Question 10

painful lump on index finger. started on palm but now on distal side. wrist is painful also. can bend without pain but can not grip and hand cramps.

Accepted Answer

Get a Grip.: It sounds as though you may be experiencing the beginning symptoms of carpel tunnel syndrome. This problem is best addressed early. To remove all doubt, consult with a hand surgeon.

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Why am i getting finger cramps?

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How is it possible that i often wake up with finger cramps every morning?

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Why does my foot middle finger cramp?

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Hand pain when squeezing/closing, tendon that runs from my middle finger down to my wrist that seems to be cramp.i've been golfing a lot so maybe grip?

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I have tremors in right hand and right foot turns inward. my right hand gets so bad to where i can not use it and it cramps up and pinky, ring, and middle finger locks in place for about half an hour to 45 minutes?

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Please help! i have hand & finger spasms, and weakness?

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Carpel tunnel--are symptoms hand tingling and finger spasms?

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My left hand often cramps painfully for 20+ minutes and i cannot stretch it out. i also have numbness in pinkie and ring finger. what could this be?

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Right arm weak my hand cramps up and my fingers get cold why is that and worse at times if i bend my arm any reasons why?

A member asked:

Painful lump on index finger. started on palm but now on distal side. wrist is painful also. can bend without pain but can not grip and hand cramps.

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