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Can ulnar neuropathy in one arm/hand somehow be responsible for beginning symptoms in the other one? my left is useless and i can't lose the right one
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Its possible: you may be overusing the other hand to protect the one with the neuropathy. If it is beginning to give you problems have it examined by your physician.
Answered 3/20/2015
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Overuse syndrome: Not uncommon to acquire bilateral ulnar neuropathies, especially in diabetic patients. Occasionally, starts on one arm, and there is compensated overuse in other with mirror emergence of nerve compression at elbow, especially if one leans on elbows frequently. See hand specialist to get this treated.
Answered 5/27/2015
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