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Pinky and ring finger feel weak and fatigued. coyld this be carpal tunnel or something different?
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Ulnar nerve: The ulnar nerve controls feeling to the small and ring fingers. This nerve can be pressed on at the elbow. Try not to lean on your elbow too much. If it does not go away get it checked out.
Answered 12/15/2013
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Something different: Carpal tunnel symptoms are caused by injury to the median nerve, which involves the thumb, index, and middle finger usually (with some small variations). The ring and small finger symptoms can be caused by ulnar nerve damage. Please see your Doctor for a complete evaluation.
Answered 3/3/2018
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