Diabetic neuropathy ulnar nerve
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A friend of mine went in for an EMG today; she was looking for an explanation for why, over the last few weeks, she's been feeling some weakness in her left hand, particularly the third and fourth fingers. It hasn't been dramatic, but she noticed around Christmas that she was having some trouble gripping things with that hand, that it feels somewhat numb and weak, and that when exposed to cold the symptoms seemed to get worse, so that she had trouble unbuckling her seatbelt.
In February, I smacked my ulnar nerve/funny bone on my office chair, and I have had pain in that arm ever since. The pain goes away if I stop using the arm for a few days, but even a simple bike ride will bring it right back. NSAIDs alleviate the pain to an extent, but I just started taking them regularly yesterday. I went to a neurologist who performed an EMG and nerve conduction velocity test, both of which showed that I do not have ulnar neuropathy or cubital tunnel syndrome.
forearm and hand), including the pinky and ring finger. Ulnar neuropathy is a type of irritation of the ulnar nerve.. Ulnar neuropathy causes numbness, tingling, or pain into the arm and hand on the side of the little finger. This is sometimes called "handlebar palsy", because it frequently happens in bicyclists who sustain repeated shocks and bouncing that can occur while holding the handlebars when riding.
Ulnar neuropathy is a type of irritation of the ulnar nerve. Ulnar neuropathy causes numbness, tingling, or pain into the arm and hand on the side of the little finger. This is sometimes called "handlebar palsy", because it frequently happens in bicyclists who sustain repeated shocks and bouncing that can occur while holding the handlebars when riding. Other activities that involve stress on the hands and wrists may also irritate the ulnar nerve and cause ulnar neuropathy.
Since the joints of fingers and hands are swollen and there is claw like deformity, rheumatoid arthritis is a possibility. Gout is another possibility, but less likely. It can even be due to weakness of ulnar nerve. Carpal tunnel syndrome, diabetic neuropathy are the other causes. It is difficult to diagnose this on net. Please ask your friend to consult a doctor. Take care!
It can even be due to weakness of ulnar nerve. Carpal tunnel syndrome, diabetic neuropathy are the other causes. Scarring due to any cause can also cause claw like hands.
Please discuss with your doctor. Take care!
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i lay on my back and i get the palm of my hand numb i cannot sleep as i sleep in the fetal position and the pulsating nerves wake me i had an emg and it stated ulnar nerve neuropathy at the wrist in both hands and l4 l5 radiculopathy.
Your elbow pain associated with numbness may be due to a radiculopathy or an ulnar neuropathy. The ulnar nerve supplies innervation to some of the muscles and the skin on the side of the arm closer to the body (the "medial" forearm and hand), including the pinky and ring finger. Ulnar neuropathy is a type of irritation of the ulnar nerve.. Ulnar neuropathy causes numbness, tingling, or pain into the arm and hand on the side of the little finger.
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Pianists usually develop median and ulnar nerve neuropathies due to the constant movement of finger and strain on the wrist joint. These neuropathies are usually seen in professional pianists and usually improve with rest. Physical therapy and neurontin usually relieve symptoms if the neuropathy is advanced.
m starting to have numbness as well, mostly in my left foot, even spreading up above the ankle, and my left hand, and my right arm has been bothering me again, going numb into my last two fingers, which is what it did 2 yrs ago before the ulnar nerve surgery.
I'm just wondering if people have info on what other causes of neuropathy are, other than diabetes and injuries.
my neuro stated that this report shows ulnar nerve neuropathy at the wrist
conduction evidence for carpel tunnel evidence of l4 greater then l5 radiculopathy and lastly prolongation of the left antebrachial cutaneous snap cannot exclude a brachiel plexopathy
I have had a very painful left shoulder for 7 months and diagnosed left hand ulnar neauropathy for 3 months. I am awaiting retesting of the ulnar nearuopathy in 3 months because the place of nurve compression or damage couldn't be located.
Depending on which finger it is, it can be carpel tunnel syndrome, compression of ulnar nerve, compression of radial nerve. Diabetes or hypothyroidism too can be the cause. Very cold climate, peripheral vascular disease, panic disorder, leprosy, alcoholic neuropathy, compression of cervical spinal nerves, are the other causes. It is difficult to comment beyond this on net without examining you and a detailed history. Please consult your PCP to begin with and get a referral for a neurologist.
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Sensory changes in the pinky and ringer finger can due to a condition called ulnar neuropathy. This nerve (i.e., ulnar nerve) is also known as your “funny bone” when tapped or hit at the elbow. It has several sites of compression along its course – one site being at the elbow. Classically, it is compressed in the truck driver who rests elbow on window/door.
Diabetes is a common cause of neuropathy, especially when the sugar levels are higher than the normal range. Diabetic neuropathy typically starts from the distal parts (toes, fingers) as small nerves are affected first.
it is diagnosed as sensory motro neuropathy. general things we found is he is taking as norman but weeking by every day, and shaking while walking and not active .
If one is diabetic and has an accident causing trauma, like blunt force, to the foot damaging nerves, is this considered diabetic neuropathy, or can it lead to diabetic neuropathy? A comprehensive foot exam to assess the skin, muscles, bones, circulation, and sensation of the feet is in order. People who cannot sense pressure from a pinprick may have lost protective sensation and are at risk for developing foot sores that may not heal properly.
There are other tests the doctor can run.
forearm and hand), including the pinky and ring finger. Ulnar neuropathy is a type of irritation of the ulnar nerve.. Ulnar neuropathy causes numbness, tingling, or pain into the arm and hand on the side of the little finger. This is sometimes called "handlebar palsy", because it frequently happens in bicyclists who sustain repeated shocks and bouncing that can occur while holding the handlebars when riding.
After a year of pill treatments, I went to another doctor as it interfered with my work. Further testing showed carpal tunnel again and I had ulnar nerve surgery and carpal tunnel in right arm and carpal tunnel on left hand. The pain has subsided greatly but my left hand still has the sensation of burning without the heat. My right arm still has the stabbing pain which makes me yelp because it strikes suddenly. Will it ever feel better? Should I look into another therapy?
Hi, probably it is ulnar nerve entrapment. Neuropathy of ulnar nerve leads to these kinds of symptoms as this nerve supplies little finger. Treatment involves pain killers, cold compression etc.
“Conservative treatment of ulnar nerve compression is most successful when paraesthesias are transient and caused by malposition of the elbow or blunt trauma. Patient education and insight are important.
The main fingers are more likely to be affected by conditions such as carpal tunnel syndrome. The 4th and 5th fingers are affected by the ulnar nerve, which can be interrupted by pressure at the elbow or the chest area (e.g. thoracid outlet syndrome).
Parethesias in the hands and fingers can also be caused by broader diseases such as peripheral neuropathy (more common in the feet but hands can be affected) and various others.
Hi there. Peripheral neuropathy can be caused by nerve compression, entrapment, toxin exposure or inflammation. Associated conditions include alcoholism, autoimmune disorders like guillain barre syndrome, diabetes mellitus, rheumatoid arthritis, lyme disease etc. Motor weakness, cramps, spasms are associated with motor damage and sensory nerve damage produces tingling, numbness and pain which is burning, electric like or extremely sensitive to touch.
Peripheral neuropathy is more of a symptom than a diagnosis. I guess Idiopathic Peripheral Neuropathy (Peripheral Neuropathy with unknown cause) could be a diagnosis. Peripheral neuropathy can be from toxins (including alcohol,) Diabetic Neuropathy, etc. Once all the "symptom related diseases" have been ruled out, and you can't find a cause, then a diagnosis of Idiopathic Peripheral Neuropathy would seem appropriate.
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