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Slight numbness in pinky & weding finger, thumb a little weird. i have a sinus infection at the moment & a very tight neck. im worried this is m.s.?

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Dr. Thomas Klein answered

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Disk disease: Cervical disk disease (a pinched nerve) could cause the numbness and a neck x-ray would be helpful as a start before worrying about ms. The sinusitis may be a coincidence.

Answered 12/29/2012

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A member asked:

Slight numbness in pinky & weding finger, thumb a little weird. i have a sinus infection at the moment & a very tight neck. im worried this is m.s.?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Thomas Klein answered

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