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Severe burning sens.lft hand only, wakes me at night. episodic (4 episodes past 20 years just tingling and numb). 2nd episode w pain (last 2 years ago

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Dr. David Trettin answered

Specializes in Orthopedic Surgery

Nerve compression: Your symptoms are suggestive of a nerve entrapment problem;most commonly the median nerve @your wrists(carpal tunnel syndrome) or your ulnar nerve @your elbows(cubital tunnel syndrome).See your PCP or orthopedic surgeon for examination and definitive diagnosis.Best of Luck!

Answered 12/28/2017

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