Question 1

64 year old female with complaints pins and needles to 4th and 5th digit of right hand.  noted bone deformity to tips of these digits?

Accepted Answer

See details: Symptoms is those fingers indicate either an ulnar nerve compression at the elbow or wrist or compression of the 8th cervical nerve root in the neck. An evaluation and an EMG study will give you the answer.

Question 2

should gabapentin help with ulnar nerve pain? injured right funny bone 2 days ago. slightly tender now. numb in last 2 digits and lateral hand.

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Symptom relief: Yes, gabapentin can suppress nerve pain, but this is purely symptomatic relief, without any affect upon recovery or cure.  Since your problem just began, there is an excellent chance of improvement over next 3-4 weeks.  If numbness persists, at that point an EMG test could guide further intervention.

Question 3

is using mouse cause of second digit finger pain?

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Maybe: There are a number of causes of finger pain but over use can cause pain. Try rest, ice and advil or aleve (naproxen). If the pain does not improve see a hand surgeon diagnosis and treatment.

Question 4

what causes numbness to the inside of both great toes? i have noticed both of my great toes on the inside near the second digit are numb.

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Could be: Entrapment of the deep peroneal nerve.

Question 5

what causes bone tumors?

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Preexisting lesion: Presence of pre existing lesions such as multiple cartilage tumors may result with one transforming to chondrosarcoma.  The closer to the pelvis the greater the incidence.  Other bone lesions when enlarging such as dysplasias or giant cell tumors as preexisting lesions may result in malignant transformation.

Question 6

what causes pain under wing bone?

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Many possibilities: Could be muscle, tendon, bursa problems. Other nearby parts can be felt as shoulder blade problems (neck, shoulder, mid back problems). Rarely tumors (both benign and malignant) can cause pain in the area. If it does not get better or worsens see your primary provider  or a shoulder specialist.

Question 7

what are the causes of back bone pain?

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ManyCausesOfBackPain: True 'bone' pain would be tumors, fractures, osteoporosis, etc.Most back pain, though, is due to other factors like muscle spasm, disc, ligament, or nerve injury.A good history &amp; phys. incl osteopathic hands-on exam may provide some answers.Test may be needed.Manipulation,meds, acupuncture, prolotherapy, neuroprolotherapy &amp; many other treatments are available &amp; may help.

Question 8

what are  meds that can cause bone loss?

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Bone loss: There are a number of medical conditions and medications that can cause bone loss. That said, it is uncommon in a 37 year old woman unless there is a medical condition or a medication that is causing this. Have you had a bone density test and if so what did it show? If you have not had a test but think it necessary please discuss with your doctor.

Question 9

what are causes of primary bone lymphoma?

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Viral: It appears that lymphoma, especially in bone marrow arises from viral transfection of the Wnt-1 gene.  This occurs in 3 systems, that is the invasion of the MMTV virus into the cells of the milk duct of the breast, the cells of the prostate and the lymphocyte.  The Wnt-1 gene then turns on overexpression of B catenin which leads to the transformation to malignancy.

Question 10

what causes a coxic bone tailbone to hurt?

Accepted Answer

Let me explain: Coccydynia(painful tail bone) is often caused by an injury, but it may occur seemingly spontaneously. There are many causes of tailbone pain which can mimic coccydynia.

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Is using mouse cause of second digit finger pain?

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What causes numbness to the inside of both great toes? i have noticed both of my great toes on the inside near the second digit are numb.

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