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Very concerned please help? my hand and fingers are going numb typing.

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ACTIVITY RELATED: Finger numbness is possibly a symptom of carpal tunnel syndrome. An evaluation by your doctor and possibly nerve conduction studies should be entertained.

Answered 8/21/2012

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