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Left pinkie tip went numb and tingly then spread to finger, ring finger and that side of hand.went away after 30mins. tips felt strange for a few hour?

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Dr. Rebecca Gliksman answered

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Left pinky tingling: Could be ulanr neuropathy . See http://orthoinfo.aaos.org/topic.cfm?topic=A00069. May also be thoracic outlet ( by the neck/ collar bone). Could be from overuse, if thoracic outlet which could also be from activity would also consider lesion in neck area. F/u/ w/ doc

Answered 5/6/2016

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A member asked:

Left pinkie tip went numb and tingly then spread to finger, ring finger and that side of hand.went away after 30mins. tips felt strange for a few hour?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Rebecca Gliksman answered

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