Get Virtual Care
For Businesses
About Us
A member asked:
I have cramping in my right elbow only when driving and my hand goes numb in the last two fingers. the numbing goes away the cramping usually lasts?
6 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
Possible nerve issue: Numbness to two fingers and cramping associated with certain positions could be a nerve impingement issue. This should be checked by your doctor to confirm a diagnosis and develop a possible treatment plan.
Answered 3/26/2013
6.2k views
Ulnar neuritis: Your history is suggestive of ulnar neuritis. The ulnar nerve may be stretched or compressed in certain positions, causing characteristic numbness in the 4th & 5th fingers. At the elbow, excessive/prolonged flexion (bending), may cause this. At the wrist, compression at the ulnar (same side as pinkie finger) base of the palm can irritate the nerve. Do your best to avoid these positions.
Answered 1/30/2015
6.1k views
Related Questions
A member asked:
Woke up with arm numb from elbow to fingers, thumb and first two fingers affected what could this be?
4 doctors weighed in across 3 answers
A member asked:
Right arm started to feel numb while driving car. Feels cold. Like blood isn't circulating. Pinking and ring finger feel most numb. ?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
A member asked:
I have pain on the inside of elbow. With pain going down my arm. And my pinky and ring finger go numb on my right hand?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
A member asked:
Numb fingers left hand pinky and ring it has been almost 2 weeks now. At night my elbow becomes sore and the numbness gets worse. ?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
A member asked:
Think hav a pinched nerve in my elbow from studding at desk too long, My hand & pinky finger hav been numb like its asleep for 2 days. What do I do?
2 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
People also searched for:
3 weeks ago my two last fingers of my left hand went numb, I was told it's pinged nerve in elbow. Then fingers became painful. Now, the whole hand. ?
Good Evening. My 2 last fingers on my left hand are numb and now and then i would get pins and needles or cramps. Its now over 2 months but what bothers me now is that my left arm has be come weak and iam struggling to use it and iam lefthanded.
When rest on table with elbow numbness last 2 fingers and half middle finger. Also tingling in fingers. Carpal or cubita? Only numb when elbow surfsce
Four cortisone injections in two years time.No scans.My hand and fingers getting numb, abnormal pain in elbow. Tennis elbow or pinched nerve?Thank you
I have been having issue with both hands and fingers going numb. I have a spot near my shoulder blades on my left side thats been bothering me. But last two days my hands have been having Charlie horses to were the cramp up till it goes away I cant move
Didn't find what you're looking for?
90,000 U.S. doctors in 147 specialties are here to answer your questions or offer you advice, prescriptions, and more.
Ask your questionMore of what we treat
Download HealthTap
Video visit and message your doctor
