Question 1

was using scissors yesterday and now have a numb thumb. ?

Accepted Answer

Kind of normal.: kind of normal from the way you hold the scisor,but it should not last,if it is lasting more than few minutes after you finished cuttihg,then there is something wrong ,then you might need to see a hand surgeon.

Question 2

i was using scissors 2 daus ago and my thumb went numb and is still numb. what happened, what can i do? will it get better and when?

Accepted Answer

Nerve injury: The constant pressure on a nerve in the thumb caused injury to the nerve. I expect in time that the nerve function will recover and it may take weeks.

Question 3

3 wks ago i pinched the nerve on the right side of my thumb using scissors. still numb & tingly, is there a brace or something i can do?

Accepted Answer

Nerve in thumb: If the skin wasn't punctured and there is no infection you can get a thumb splint from most pharmacies . It is better to check with you doctor to make sure there is no further problems.

Question 4

what should i do with numbness and tingling feeling in my left thumb only on the side of it, with slight tingling in pinky and ring finger, coming and going? i'm a 27 year old female and was using scissors with left hand and numbness hasn't gone sinc

Accepted Answer

Numbness : It sounds like a nerve problem. I wonder if your use of the scissors caused it. It can be a nerve problem in the neck, arms, or wrist.

Question 5

what to do if i cut my thumb open with safety scissors, do i need stitches?

Accepted Answer

Laceration: If a cut doesn't stop bleeding within a 1/2 hr, or so, it may need stitches. A tetanus shot, too, if you haven't had one in 10yrs.

Question 6

i managed to separate my skin from my finger when cutting the grass with scissors, leaving a 1cm piece of bare flesh. the friction from cutting my caused the skin on my thumb to break away from the flesh. how do i help it heal? its very painful.

Accepted Answer

Topical treatment : After 3 days the pain wild reduce very significantly, use pain killers and also protect your tumb with band aid or bandages, also clean it frequently to avoid infection.

Question 7

had right thumb pins and needles for two weeks now. is this carpal tunnel? or ms? it started after doing lots of crafts using scissors.

Accepted Answer

Overuse. : More likely overuse rather than carpal tunnel. Highly doubt MS. Try thumb brace, rest and antiinflammatory medications OTC. See your doctor if not better within a week. Best wishes

Question 8

why is my left thumb numb?

Accepted Answer

Numb thumb: Causes of a numb thumb include pinch nerve in the arm (carpal tunnel syndrome is one example of this), pinced nerve in the neck (likely c6), or damage in the central nervous system (ms, stroke, tumor). See a pm&r specialist or neurologist to sort this out and treat it.

Question 9

why is my right thumb numb?

Accepted Answer

Numb thumb: There too many possibilities to discuss in 400 characters.  The nerve pathway goes from your brain through your neck and down your arm to your thumb.  The problem could be anywhere along the way.  It could be as simple as pressure on the digital nerve from sleeping the wrong way to a brain tumor.  If you are concerned i suggest you get it looked at by a physician.

Question 10

what could be the cause of a numb thumb?

Accepted Answer

Multiple: Multiple causes from trauma to the tumb, trama to the median nerve, carpel tunnel syndome, a slipped disc in the neck, etc.  If it persists get it checked out.

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Was using scissors yesterday and now have a numb thumb. ?

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I was using scissors 2 daus ago and my thumb went numb and is still numb. what happened, what can i do? will it get better and when?

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3 wks ago i pinched the nerve on the right side of my thumb using scissors. still numb & tingly, is there a brace or something i can do?

A member asked:

What should i do with numbness and tingling feeling in my left thumb only on the side of it, with slight tingling in pinky and ring finger, coming and going? i'm a 27 year old female and was using scissors with left hand and numbness hasn't gone sinc

A member asked:

What to do if i cut my thumb open with safety scissors, do i need stitches?

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I managed to separate my skin from my finger when cutting the grass with scissors, leaving a 1cm piece of bare flesh. the friction from cutting my caused the skin on my thumb to break away from the flesh. how do i help it heal? its very painful.

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Had right thumb pins and needles for two weeks now. is this carpal tunnel? or ms? it started after doing lots of crafts using scissors.

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Why is my left thumb numb?

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Why is my right thumb numb?

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What could be the cause of a numb thumb?

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