Numbness in my pinky finger

Does anyone have a lead on what might be causing this?
Apparently, some online sources point to numbness in the thumb, index, and middle finger as "Carpal Tunnel Syndrome"—but in my case, it’s just the pinky and the ring finger—so that doesn't seem to fit.

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Keith Wells6 said:Does anyone have a lead on what might be causing this?
Apparently, some online sources point to numbness in the thumb, index, and middle finger as "Carpal Tunnel Syndrome"—but in my case, it’s just the pinky and the ring finger—so that doesn't seem to fit.

I know exactly what you're going through... I actually managed to fix the numbness in my pinky and ring finger just by paying more attention to my elbow and tweaking a few habits. Basically, whenever I was typing (on the 😬 forum) at my computer, I’d constantly bump my elbow against the desk, hitting a nerve that would trigger that tingling sensation in those two fingers... I started spending less time glued to the screen, made sure to stretch out more, and... it just went away. That's usually called Cubital Tunnel Syndrome... if the symptoms don't clear up on their own, you might need physical therapy or even surgery. But most of the time, you can resolve it just like I did by being mindful. Good luck...

darksurfer39 said:I know exactly what you're going through... I actually managed to fix the numbness in my pinky and ring finger just by paying more attention to my elbow and tweaking a few habits. Basically, whenever I was typing (on the 😬 forum) at my computer, I’d constantly bump my elbow against the desk, hitting a nerve that would trigger that tingling sensation in those two fingers... I started spending less time glued to the screen, made sure to stretch out more, and... it just went away. That's usually called Cubital Tunnel Syndrome... if the symptoms don't clear up on their own, you might need physical therapy or even surgery. But most of the time, you can resolve it just like I did by being mindful. Good luck...

Same thing happening to me... I have this stupid habit when I'm at the computer where I lean the upper part of my forearm—really close to the elbow—right against the edge of the desk...

My pinky on my left hand has started going numb too, since it stays pretty static... the right hand moves around more... a bit of mouse work, some keyboard time, moving this way and that...

But the left one? Always stuck in the exact same position...

I fixed it by making sure to shift my arm constantly, doing some stretches, squeezing my fist tight a few times, or just fluttering my fingers like I'm playing a piano... and that's it... the problem is gone...

Is there any chance I actually broke my pinky?!

I have been wrestling with this exact same issue for two weeks now; when I stumbled upon this thread, I genuinely couldn't remember if I was the one who had originally started it.🙂
My doctor suggested it might be stemming from my cervical spine, and while I’ve been issued a referral to see a neurologist, I simply haven't found the time to make the appointment. It feels rather dull, though I suppose one eventually grows accustomed to such sensations after a while.
Given how many people are coming down with things lately, there is always the possibility it could be a virus.🙂
For those of you already following the "elbow therapy" regimen, how long did it take before you felt any actual relief?

Edward Sanchez74 said:I have been wrestling with this exact same issue for two weeks now; when I stumbled upon this thread, I genuinely couldn't remember if I was the one who had originally started it.🙂
My doctor suggested it might be stemming from my cervical spine, and while I’ve been issued a referral to see a neurologist, I simply haven't found the time to make the appointment. It feels rather dull, though I suppose one eventually grows accustomed to such sensations after a while.
Given how many people are coming down with things lately, there is always the possibility it could be a virus.🙂
For those of you already following the "elbow therapy" regimen, how long did it take before you felt any actual relief?

A neurologist?? It feels like these general practitioners are just itching to write a referral so they don't have to deal with the questions themselves... and I doubt most of them even know what cubital tunnel syndrome is or what causes it. It's strictly about that nerve in your elbow being positioned in a way that makes it super easy to irritate, which then causes numbness in your ring and pinky fingers. I know it technically falls under neurology, but you can totally manage it without a doctor. As soon as I started stretching my arm more and making sure I wasn't keeping it bent at a sharp angle... things improved. After about a month and a half or two, the issues were gone. There are tons of people dealing with this, and usually, it's just work-related. Exercise really does wonders. I actually have some spinal issues myself, and swimming helps me out a lot. Just a tip: never lean your elbow on the desk while you're typing, because that's exactly how I ended up in this mess...

I was doing the dishes this morning—felt slightly better since my hands were actually in the water—but I think it’s my pinky tendon acting up again.

My doctor referred me for an EMG.
I’m slated for the appointment in mid-October.
The attending physician—well, since he's unavailable, I suppose the head nurse is calling the shots now—told me it would likely clear up by then.

Finally figured out I’m not alone in this struggle... turns out it’s not even a spine issue or anything like that!
I spent forever digging through English-language medical sites before finally translating my way over to this thread...

Looking at these US forums, it seems like a ton of people deal with this. Am I really the only one, or is there a whole crowd? And more importantly—can this actually get better?

Keith Wells6 said:Does anyone have a lead on what might be causing this?
Apparently, some online sources point to numbness in the thumb, index, and middle finger as "Carpal Tunnel Syndrome"—but in my case, it’s just the pinky and the ring finger—so that doesn't seem to fit.

ring finger ☕

Ulnar nerve entrapment. Carpal tunnel usually messes with your thumb, index, and middle fingers, but this one targets the pinky and ring finger. There’s some kind of invasive surgery involved to fix it, which doesn't sound particularly pleasant to me.

I’m super careful about how I position my hand and elbow, and everything just flows perfectly! 😬

Just a little while ago

Lately, whenever I wake up in the morning, I’ve been feeling this numbness in one of my fingers on my right hand........any idea what might be causing that?

Henry Evans3 said:Just a little while ago

Lately, whenever I wake up in the morning, I’ve been feeling this numbness in one of my fingers on my right hand........any idea what might be causing that?

Does it clear up during the day, or does it just linger? I actually went through something similar with my pinky... here’s my situation: one morning I woke up with my pinky and ring finger completely numb, and it wouldn't go away. The diagnosis ended up being Cubital Tunnel Syndrome. In plain English, it's basically a pinched nerve in your elbow that controls those two fingers. For me, it dragged on for a year before finally resolving after two rounds of physical therapy and some other stuff I managed on my own. If you don't get it sorted, it can progress to muscle atrophy in the hand, blah blah blah... loss of strength... there's even surgery for cases like that if things get bad enough...

http://www.estetskikirurg.com/estets...g-kanala.shtml

Beyond that, it could also be a sign of issues with your cervical spine—something I've been struggling with myself. If the numbness fades as the day goes on, it's more likely a spinal issue than the cubital tunnel thing.

Since I know you hit the gym, you really need to be careful; you could end up doing some serious damage if it turns out to be your spine. I mean, if there is actual damage and you keep pushing through heavy lifts, you're asking for trouble. Just watch what you're training and pay close attention to any changes. You don't want to mess yourself up with weights and all that.

Are you noticing anything else, like headaches, dizziness, or neck pain? Or maybe difficulty checking your blind spot while driving, or looking up or over your shoulder? Those are usually the telltale signs of a cervical spine problem.

At the end of the day, though, it might be nothing at all. Maybe you're just sleeping on that arm and cutting off the circulation, and that's that...

I don't have any issues during the day😁, it's just when I wake up in the morning and then it immediately stops....

It happened to me a few months back too, and things have been fine until now.....

I don't really have any other problems, I'm healthy, though I might have some minor back pain when I first get up in the morning, but I honestly think I just need a new mattress, plus my job keeps me busy😬

and I'll go see a doctor if it doesn't let up😁, but there's also a chance I'm just numbing my arm since I'm a side sleeper😬

Sorry to bump this, but it might actually help someone out.
This was eating at me too, so I went to see my doctor—turns out it’s ulnar nerve syndrome.
Look, if you’re just dealing with that tingling sensation (like I was), it’s the mildest stage and can be fixed with some basic exercises.
Personally, once I got the diagnosis, I did those moves a few times a day for about a week or two and felt 90% better. The tingling just... vanished, day and night. Now I just knock them out daily—it’s easy, honestly. You can do them right at your desk or just toss them into your morning or evening workout routine.

If you start losing sensation or the pain gets intense, things are getting serious. That usually means physical therapy (which works, too). The third option is surgery, but in my book, that’s a total last resort.
Doing these exercises can seriously prevent you from needing those two options. 🙂

The cause could be anything—mostly how you hunch over your desk, but it could also be your neck (staring at your iPhone all day, a crappy pillow, etc.).