Calling all Hypochondriacs

[ChrisKH]

I have been suffering from pins and needles and numbness in my right thumb for about two weeks; first it was on the tip of the pad and now it has spread almost to middle finger/thumb. Any clues? I've not been doing anything repetitive and can think of no reason for this to happen.

I have very early arthritis in the joint of the left thumb. Have no idea if it might be linked or if it's just the cold or just me growing old.

 

[Globalti]

Any past injuries? Any back problems?

 

[Speck]

Carpel Tunnel Syndrone?

 

[ChrisKH]

Any past injuries? Any back problems?

Yes, actually. Why do you ask? Old rugby injury that plays up when I carry the bike too much when commuting. Broke broth shoulders a long time ago as well. Ditto with hand which was broken as well.

 

[summerdays]

I had tingling/numbness in one of my fingers and saw an osteopath (my sister) about it. She said it could be a couple of different things and because I couldn't see her for regular treatment, she did several things at once. It worked but therefore we don't know what the problem was, but I do remember that one of the options was a problem in my back/shoulder area. So it could be a problem in that area.

 

[mangaman]

Carpel Tunnel Syndrone?

Sounds the most likey to me too.

Probably best to go to GPs