Question 1

i am experiencing feeling anxious that gets worse with psychological stress, that is unaffected by caffeinated drinks (coffee, tea, soda, etc.), unable to grip (hands), shaking hands, rapid heart rate that gets worse with psychological stress, exercise, t

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Anxiety: It is normal for anxiety to get worse when stressed.  Please see your doctor to see what is happening medically.  Then you can see a clinical psychologist to learn some stress management.  www.relaxationresponse.org will teach you a self-help way to help yourself as well.  Peace and good health.

Question 2

i am experiencing  hand pain, finger tingling (quality: in the little finger) , hand swelling, hand weakness and unable to bear weight. the following also describe me: finger numbness, unable to grip (hands), wrist pain, hand numbness, numbness or tinglin

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Suggest arthritis vs: this could  be arthritis or  neurologic issues  or  both.
You need to have  anevaluation and see your physician and possibly a rheumatologist and/or neurologist

Question 3

i am experiencing  hand pain and wrist pain. the following also describe me: finger tingling, finger numbness, numbness or tingling, hand numbness, unable to grip (hands), hand weakness, finger weakness, finger stiffness, and wrist weakness. what should i

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Be seen: You would be well served to be seen and thoroughly evaluated.  Numbness suggests a neurological  cause, of which there are many possibilities.

Question 4

i am experiencing  arm pain and arm weakness but not finger numbness, finger tingling, numbness or tingling, hand numbness, back pain, unable to grip (hands), hand pain, hunched or stooped posture, and burning sensation.

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See doctor: Aches and pains may go away but in the case of weakness you need prompt medical attention. Consult your PCP or an orthopedist.  Don't delay.

Question 5

i am experiencing wrist pain, finger numbness, finger tingling, hand pain, unable to grip (hands), numbness or tingling, hand numbness, joint swelling, wrist weakness, hand weakness, and finger weakness.

Accepted Answer

Carpal tunnel : syndrome, is a condition where the nerves in the arm/wrist area are crowded and compressed. The bones in arm/wrist area, radius and ulna, form a channel for the nerves and blood vessels. Inflammation  or edema can cause enough pressure to impede the function of the nerves. Medications, braces, and surgery are options. See you doctor to get an exam and treatment plan.

Question 6

treatment for cts, unable to grip and move hands well?

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Few options: There are a few options. Anti-inflammatories, such as Ibuprofen can help. There are also wrist splints that can be worn at night to help, usually in combination with ibuprofen. Physical therapy can be an option as well. If severe, surgical release may be necessary. Your physician can help determine your best treatment with an exam and possibly a nerve test.

Question 7

acute pain top of wrist pinky side, unable to grip/grasp, write, type, cannot turn wrist or bend hand. dominant; sudden intense pain w/use or pressure

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?: You could have a contusion to the ulnar styloid, a bruise to the soft tissues,tendon inflammation or nerve contusion. Try immobilization and an anti inflammatory. If that doesn't help se your doctor and get a definitive diagnosis. Good Luck

Question 8

my friend is experiencing  arm weakness, arm numbness, shaking hands or tremor, unable to bear weight, hand numbness, hand weakness, unable to grip...

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How long? One side?: If this is on one side &amp; started suddenly you should get it checked urgently http://www.stroke.org.nz/See-a-Stroke-FAST
 If the symptoms have been coming on slowly (days-weeks), this could be a nerve problem in the neck http://www.spine-health.com/conditions/herniated-disc/cervical-herniated-disc-symptoms-and-treatment-options . Either way an examination with a Dr is advisable.

Question 9

can ulnar nerve entrapment cause pain and weakness in shoulder and arms? if it does and if unable to grip easily along with wrist pain does it mean it's quite advanced? can there be recovery of arm and hand movement once it's advanced?

Accepted Answer

: Ulnar nerve entrapment rarely causes shoulder and upper arm symptoms. Your neuropathy could be anywhere from the cervical spines and the shoulder which may involve the cubital nerve. You should be evaluated by a neurologist. Good luck.

Question 10

what is the definition or description of: unable to grip?

Accepted Answer

Holding things: Unable to grip means unable to hold anything in the hands.  This is usually a sign of a neurologic or muscular problem.

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I am experiencing feeling anxious that gets worse with psychological stress, that is unaffected by caffeinated drinks (coffee, tea, soda, etc.), unable to grip (hands), shaking hands, rapid heart rate that gets worse with psychological stress, exercise, t

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I am experiencing hand pain, finger tingling (quality: in the little finger) , hand swelling, hand weakness and unable to bear weight. the following also describe me: finger numbness, unable to grip (hands), wrist pain, hand numbness, numbness or tinglin

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I am experiencing hand pain and wrist pain. the following also describe me: finger tingling, finger numbness, numbness or tingling, hand numbness, unable to grip (hands), hand weakness, finger weakness, finger stiffness, and wrist weakness. what should i

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I am experiencing arm pain and arm weakness but not finger numbness, finger tingling, numbness or tingling, hand numbness, back pain, unable to grip (hands), hand pain, hunched or stooped posture, and burning sensation.

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I am experiencing wrist pain, finger numbness, finger tingling, hand pain, unable to grip (hands), numbness or tingling, hand numbness, joint swelling, wrist weakness, hand weakness, and finger weakness.

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Treatment for cts, unable to grip and move hands well?

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Acute pain top of wrist pinky side, unable to grip/grasp, write, type, cannot turn wrist or bend hand. dominant; sudden intense pain w/use or pressure

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My friend is experiencing arm weakness, arm numbness, shaking hands or tremor, unable to bear weight, hand numbness, hand weakness, unable to grip...

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Can ulnar nerve entrapment cause pain and weakness in shoulder and arms? if it does and if unable to grip easily along with wrist pain does it mean it's quite advanced? can there be recovery of arm and hand movement once it's advanced?

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What is the definition or description of: unable to grip?

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