Hello everyone
I found this site while searching info on MS. I have been experiencing right ring finger numbness for a month now (could be carpal tunnel syndrome, however, my EMG was not "typical" but the Neuro did say it was mild CTS). My first three fingers are fine, its just this ring finger?! I have had the CTS symptoms of numbness going on for 6+ years but just recently had it checked out. I have never had any wrist pain or other typical CTS symptoms...it would just appear, go away, then reappear.

The Neuro I went to for my EMG briefly mentioned MS to me that may cause numbness but I'd have to go back to him for a full Neuro exam. I just saw him again last Friday. He did his exam and didnt say a whole lot. I brought some labs that my Family Doctor ordered (b12 and lyme's were negative, and my Vitamin D level was 22). I left with more blood work (hgb a1c and SPEP). He also ordered MRI of Brain and spine. He gave me a his report form my exam. It's a lot of Neuro talk..lol...but basically mentioned some decreased sensory, temperature and vibration. Stated something along the lines about "stocking" and "glove" pattern (for the sensory part). Positive romberg sign, and said strength was good except for hands and feet (interossei muscles). Cranial nerves all good.

I have my tests scheduled for next week.Of course I am very anxious and have read wayyyy to much on MS. What was weird is that after reading about it (which I never knew anything about MS) I do feel I have had some similarities: dizziness on occasion, urinary urgency (just had two back to back UTi's) and the numbness which also occurs in some of my toes at times.

Of course then I think the more you read it's so easy to relate because there are a lot of MS symptoms that can mimic other things. It's so hard to wait!

Thank you for your time and help if you go this far. I guess my questions are:
Has anyone had numbness only in one finger that lasted 3+ weeks?

While researching, I have read about peripheral neuropathy which gets me confused regarding symptoms...has anyone had this also, or in addition to MS? They seem so closely related, however, are very different in origin.

Thank again for your time and help!!! It's greatly appreciated