Not again!
 

Hey Guys!
I'm not sure what i want to accomplish by posting this but hear me out :D

About a year ago I had problems with my ulna nerve went to the neuro got a diagnosis of compression after a nerve conduction study and right before my surgical consult it spontaneously healed so I'm like oh yay problem solved.

However after about 3 months i had this unexplained burning sensation in my leg (odd oval shape on right side of right leg). I was a little worried so I told my neuro about it he did a second nerve conduction study that actually came up clean, I was fairly confused but I was told not to worry and it spontaneously went away after another few months anyway. So once again I thought it was the end.

Now two days ago the right side of my middle finger is numbish like the cotton wool feeling same as my ulna nerve but no pain.. it just feels odd and when you touch it it feels like the feeling radiates its fun actually oddly. I was worried but i figure this too will go away!.

Has anyone else experienced anything like this? what was your diagnosis. i know you guys probably aren't medical professionals i'm going to the dr AGAIN next week to ask about it. i'd just like some idea! like is it possible to have multiple compressions or could it maybe be systematic?

Thanks again!. xo.

Hi Grantious

Welcome - you'll find lots of people here to help you with the info you're looking for. I'm sure others will be along soon to say hi!
Re your symptoms - they sound very similar to the way mine started - mild numbness in assorted areas of the body - also at first thought to be a compressed ulna nerve but nerve conduction study was negative. I'm still waiting for a definite diagnosis but I'm suspecting some type of peripheral neuropathy - that's a general term for a number of differing nerve conditions.
For me the best way to describe the numbness was it felt like a dental anesthetic injection that was wearing off.

You've probably already read many of the threads and postings and figured out that there are as many types of neuropathy as there are causes. Keep in mind everyone is individual and may present differently with the same condition. Figuring exactly what you have and what might have caused it is a bit like a detective story with lots of clues to follow and eliminate.

Your young age might help you to get an accurate diagnosis quicker as it may be considered unusual for someone young to have such symptoms. I hope so for you - and by the sounds of it as you've already seen a neuro then they are on to it. It's a good idea to keep a record of your symptoms - when they start/stop etc, where, how severe, and any changes etc. Also any medications you've had in the past, tests and treatments.

Hope this helps and let us know how you get on.:)