Todd,
I am not handicapped (my son is quadriplegic). However, a while ago I had
the same symptoms as you describe and I asked someone what it might be and
they suggested the Ulnar Nerve (just like Bo suggested). I was spending
countless hours in front of a computer (after my son got hurt)...and many of
those were late night falling asleep leaning with my elbow against the
computer desk. I quit leaning on my elbow and a week or so later the
symptoms went away.
I think if you stop putting pressure on your elbow your symptoms will go
away also...but probably not over night...give it a couple of weeks.
Darrell
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From: <[email protected]>
To: "Dr. Bo Machado" <[email protected]>
Cc: "Quad-List" <[email protected]>
Sent: Monday, September 27, 2010 10:54 AM
Subject: Re: [QUAD-L] Hand numbness
Would prolonged pressure on the base of the palm be something like pushing a
chair or frequent transferring? I also am on this elbow frequently at my
office. Thanks.
On Sep 27, 2010, at 10:46 AM, "Dr. Bo Machado" <[email protected]> wrote:
Probably put pressure on Ulnar Nerve and that resulted in the numbness.
Should resolve is pressure is not repeated.
Bo
-----Original Message-----
From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]]
Sent: Monday, September 27, 2010 10:43 AM
To: Quad-List
Subject: [QUAD-L] Hand numbness
I am C-6 Inc and six days ago my pinky finger as well as the side of my
hand
all the way to the wrist has gone numb. There is no swelling or bruising,
and i still can do everything i need throughout the day.
I'm on an hsa so trying to avoid hospital.
Todd
