Question 1

thumb,index,middle fingers numb after carrrying plastic bags on wrist. been 3 weeks and still persists. will it heal on its own?

Accepted Answer

You have pinched: your radial and median  nerve. They should recover but might  take months.

Question 2

saw 2 pa's one said cervical nerve, one said entrapped nerve, now pain in my elbow and below (right arm) index and middle fingers numb and tingling?

Accepted Answer

Both are right: You likely have a compression  of the nerve that runs from your neck to the fingers.....Either where it originates in the neck or somewhere along the course of the nerve, such as near the elbow. You will likely need a test called an EMG to pinpoint where the problem is located.

Question 3

why is my thumb first and middle finger numb in the mornings?

Accepted Answer

Carpal Tunnel : Pain, numbness, tingling, weakness and night pain are the most common symptoms of carpal tunnel syndrome. It can increase with progressive pregnancies.

http://www.centraljerseyhand.com/carpal-tunnel-syndrome.htm.

Question 4

after 1 hr of archery,no gloves for first 10 mins, tip of middle finger numb/tingly for 4 weeks so far, currently prickly pinchy. should this resolve?

Accepted Answer

Which hand effected: If worried, physiatrist or neurologist should be consulted. Without a diagnosis, prognosis is only a blind guess.

Question 5

why is the tip of my middle finger numb? also, i wake up every morning with both hands tingling... i recently started prep cooking in a restaurant.

Accepted Answer

Need to see a doctor: This could be either neck problem or possible carpal tunnel syndrome. You need to see a doctor to get a completely neurological examination. Did you ever had neck injury during sports or motor vehicle accident in the past? If you did, it is possible the numbness related to the neck injury. If you did not it is possible carpal tunnel. I still recommend you to see a doctor to rule out other causes.

Question 6

index and middle finger numb. emg normal.  tricep painful when i push betwen tricep and bicep have numbness from there down arm to fingers.?

Accepted Answer

Could be C7 nerve: Tricep pain and pain in the index/middle fingers follow the C7 nerve and the EMG may have been performed too early to detect the problem.  You should still have your dr. Get an MRI and look for C7 nerve root problems.  If the MRI is negative but the pain persists, you may need a myelogram with post-myelogram ct of the cervical spine to look for abnormalities.  A neurosurgeon should be able to help.

Question 7

i hurt my tricep, elbow. index and middle finger numb. index finger purp under nail. what should i do? seen doc nerve test monday. any other suggestio?

Accepted Answer

See  hand specialist: May be some nerve damage, usually transient.  Would see a hand and upper extremity specialist;  most doctors unfamiliar with nerves.

Question 8

tips of middle fingers go numb and turn white color, lasts for about 10mins and happens fairly often at random times. what do i have ?

Accepted Answer

Get checked for: Raynaud's phenomenon (spasms of small blood vessels in fingers and toes causing  bluish, paleness and red discoloration) which could be benign or part of an autoimmune condition. Take care! http://www.Medicinenet.Com/script/main/mobileart.Asp?Articlekey=463.

Question 9

the tops of both of my middle fingers are numb, the left is worse than the right.  none of my other fingers are affected.  would this be considered as?

Accepted Answer

Need to examine: It is not feasible to provide a meaningful opinion without examining you and your symptoms warrant evaluation by a physician. 
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Question 10

why do my ring finger and middle finger feel numb and painful ?

Accepted Answer

Carpal tunnel: It certainly could be carpal tunnel syndrome, a pinched nerve in your wrist which makes your fingers go numb. See a hand surgeon for an examination and treatment.

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Thumb,index,middle fingers numb after carrrying plastic bags on wrist. been 3 weeks and still persists. will it heal on its own?

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Saw 2 pa's one said cervical nerve, one said entrapped nerve, now pain in my elbow and below (right arm) index and middle fingers numb and tingling?

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Why is my thumb first and middle finger numb in the mornings?

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After 1 hr of archery,no gloves for first 10 mins, tip of middle finger numb/tingly for 4 weeks so far, currently prickly pinchy. should this resolve?

A member asked:

Why is the tip of my middle finger numb? also, i wake up every morning with both hands tingling... i recently started prep cooking in a restaurant.

A member asked:

Index and middle finger numb. emg normal. tricep painful when i push betwen tricep and bicep have numbness from there down arm to fingers.?

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I hurt my tricep, elbow. index and middle finger numb. index finger purp under nail. what should i do? seen doc nerve test monday. any other suggestio?

A member asked:

Tips of middle fingers go numb and turn white color, lasts for about 10mins and happens fairly often at random times. what do i have ?

A member asked:

The tops of both of my middle fingers are numb, the left is worse than the right. none of my other fingers are affected. would this be considered as?

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Why do my ring finger and middle finger feel numb and painful ?

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