Finger pain from playing guitar

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959691 tn?1259410214 My nerves seem to be going crazy too. My right middle finger twitches sometimes then it takes several days off from twitching. Then my left arm (on the in side near my eldow) begain to twitch also. sometimes I think it's from playing the basss guitar because a play so hard I get blood blisters on my right index and my twicthing finger quite often. I get restless and some anxiety at night.
Avatar n tn it sounds like callus buildup. when i first started playing guitar my fingers would get extra skin that peeled, and after being around other musicians, i was told the fingers build calluses because of the strings, which explained why when i first started playing, my fingers were really sore, but once i got calluses, the strings didnt hurt my fingers anymore. i did end up with really thick calluses on my fingertips, but i loved playing guitar, so i didnt mind.
Avatar m tn My doctor prescribed anti-inflammatory drugs to take in order take care of my tendinitis from guitar playing. Unfortunately, I'm not sure if my additional gastrointestinal problems would permit the use of them since they are known for having negative effects on the digestive system. So, my question is, can anyone suggest any alternative therapies? Should I keep it in a sling and avoid my guitar for a month or two?
Avatar m tn However, I am unable to comfortably use a guitar pick when playing guitar. What is going on? Should I see a medical doctor?
Avatar f tn s from playing the basss guitar because a play so hard I get blood blisters on my right index and my twicthing finger quite often. I get restless and some anxiety at night.
Avatar m tn I have 3 herniated discs one which causes nerve pain - This became much worse after a car accident but it started before that I have osteoarthritis - This is directly linked to guitar playing and the fingers I use most are the ones that are most visibly affected. I also get this kind of pain with doing anything too much with a specific finger, say using my pointer finger to control my laptop mouse pad.
Avatar n tn I'm not sure pinched nerves are caused by guitar playing. I've also been playing guitar for about that long, but I have no pinched nerves from it. I am, however, wracked with pain from other things, and if you do have pinched nerves it's likely the posture we assume when we play the guitar, with too much neck bending.
Avatar m tn Last week I had a sudden onset of pain in my left middle finger joint while I was playing a stringed instrument, which is a usual activity for me. An X-ray showed bone deterioration at that joint so it seems my affliction is rehumatoid arthritis. I can see a reccomended orthopedic specialist in one month, and my question is should I find a specialist I can see sooner? In other words, how important is it to start treatment immediatly?
19606750 tn?1480880764 Appears to have healed incorrectly, with knuckle bulging towards little finger, and the top of ring finger leaning towards middle finger somewhat. Finger works well enough though weaker/clumsier than normal it seems. Main motivation to fix is to make it easier for typing, and playing musical instruments (piano/guitar/violin) where I find it hampers progress in terms of agility/precision (I'm right handed, so use left hand for frets).
Avatar m tn Need help in directing me to specific therapy to work on residual paralysis/weakness in my left hand due to a bout of Parsonage-Turner Syndrome. My grip is weaker but improving. The specific issue I'm having is in playing the guitar, which prevents me from forming a full or partial barre chord (where the first or first and second phalanges press multiple strings against the fretboard).
Avatar m tn After holding down the spray can for some time with my left thumb, i noticed that when i stopped, there was a very severe case of what one may call numbness, others may call super sensitivity from the pad to the tip of my left thumb. I expected it to go away after a few minutes, but lingered for almost a day.
Avatar m tn Although some hand and arm pain can be due to problems in the cervical area, because you have been playing guitar for a long time, this is likely to be what is referred to as repetitive strain injury. If you also have a job that requires a lot of repetitive use of your hands and arms, this will also add to your problem.
738075 tn?1330575844 s kind of a pain, and more than a little embarrassing to be playing some good, complex fingerstyle guitar, and suddenly your left hand just decides not to work. It's kind of like the mule in the pack string that sits down, suddenly, and messes up the whole train. I have a guitar group that I meet with on a monthly basis.
Avatar f tn I’ve played guitar for ten years and believe the injury was caused from overplaying and incorrect playing (pressing down too hard on the fretboard, not warming up, and playing for hours straight) I had the same injury 4 years ago in the same knuckles but it was less severe and it healed itself in four months with rest, diet, ice, anti inflammatories, topical CBD oil, and lots of water. I tried all of the things I had done in the past and they have helped but not fixed it.
Avatar m tn It worsens with wrist extension all the time and with turning doorknobs, when I apply pressure to that region or when I play guitar too much. This pain is present all the time. In the x-ray of my wrist the doctor did not find anything and he said pain would go away on its own but still it's getting worse each day. Some time my ring and little finger get tingly while sleeping but not in a severe way. I am just worried about what has happened to my wrist.
Avatar n tn Any type of trauma to the fingers, such as playing the guitar, can cause fingertips to peel. Peeling fingertips can also be associated with certain infections, reactions to medications and, rarely, potentially serious medical conditions. A few simple measures can often stop the peeling, or at least slow it down: Wash your hands with an unscented soap. Use an unscented moisturizer after drying your hands. Avoid trauma to your fingertips. Wear gloves when washing dishes.
Avatar m tn A few weeks later I started using my hand to open doors, play guitar, etc, with still minor pain. It has been two months now and my pointer finger still hurts a little when I play guitar or press my bike brake. I paid $125 for a meaningless doctor visit who said I need to see an orthopedic doctor instead. However, I did get an x-ray last week (two months after the fall). The x-ray results were 'undetermined'.
Avatar m tn hello, this is a strange instance, at least for me, i had an exposure maybe someone that's more experienced in the medical field would call it something else. i play music occasionally with friends in public, yesterday i didn't have my guitar with me so i needed to borrow from a friend that i didn't know much about. i went to her studio and we decided to jam together a little bit, i played her guitar during the entire time.
Avatar f tn I am pretty worried about losing mobility in this finger due to the fact that I am a guitar/bass player and it plays a pretty necessary role in that. Do I need to try and make another appoinment with a doctor? Could this be tendon or ligament damage? Or am I just freaking out because I haven’t played music in over a week? I refuse to believe the medical info I’ve read that says a dislocated finger may never regain full mobility. I need it! Thanks for your advice.
1096392 tn?1257311240 Kami- I recently had a less serious bicycle accident- in which I sustained what I thought was minor head injury ( I was wearing a helmet) and had no memory of the accident. I had a CT scan, that showed no significant damage. Several weeks later, while on a 2 week bike trip I began to experience symptoms like you describe, loss of coordination in my left hand.
Avatar m tn Symptoms begin with either numbness and tingling of the first three or two fingers from the thumb side or by just pain. Usually there is no swelling. Treatment is usually by splints and steroid injections. Surgery may be required in some cases. It could also be rheumatoid arthritis, gout or tendonitis. However all these would also cause some inflammation and swelling. Please consult an orthopedic specialist. Hope this helps. Please let me know if there is any thing else and do keep me posted.