[Pattymary88]

Anyone have issues with their middle finger? Mine will go numb and ache like a toothache for a couple days and then it just disappears.....then will come back in 3-5 days. My husband swears it's God telling me to quit giving people the finger...LOL Originally my PT told me it was cervical radiculopathy but my MRI was negative for spine issues. Any thoughts?

[BDBomg]

Its definitely TOS related. I'll have something similar- pain for 2-4 days, which goes away for up to a couple weeks before coming back. My pain fluctuates though- it goes from being dull to sharp and then back again, cycling every hour and a half or so. The pain could get much sharper in my left hand, though.

I can't remember the biological explanation for why this happens this happens, but my doctor did mention its a fairly common symptom (if I'm remembering correctly). Maybe somebody else can chime in with some facts that are *actually* useful?

[Pattymary88]

Originally Posted by BDBomg

Its definitely TOS related. I'll have something similar- pain for 2-4 days, which goes away for up to a couple weeks before coming back. My pain fluctuates though- it goes from being dull to sharp and then back again, cycling every hour and a half or so. The pain could get much sharper in my left hand, though.

I can't remember the biological explanation for why this happens this happens, but my doctor did mention its a fairly common symptom (if I'm remembering correctly). Maybe somebody else can chime in with some facts that are *actually* useful?

I have the same issue its something new everyday. It very much seems like a cycle. I never know what I am going to wake up too. This is exhausting!

[Haute Mess]

Originally Posted by Pattymary88

Anyone have issues with their middle finger? Mine will go numb and ache like a toothache for a couple days and then it just disappears.....then will come back in 3-5 days. My husband swears it's God telling me to quit giving people the finger...LOL Originally my PT told me it was cervical radiculopathy but my MRI was negative for spine issues. Any thoughts?

I have problems with my left pinky being stiff and unresponsive, especially when I play the cello. And occasionally I get pain in my other fingers.

[nospam]

Middle finger is median nerve. This could be caused by TOS, cubital tunnel, or carpal tunnel. TOS generally includes the ulnar nerve (4th and 5th digits). Maybe an EMG/NCV study would be indicated. Find some median nerve stretches/glides and try those. You may need to find a different PT as they should have tried treating you for carpal and cubital tunnel.

[Pattymary88]

Originally Posted by nospam

Middle finger is median nerve. This could be caused by TOS, cubital tunnel, or carpal tunnel. TOS generally includes the ulnar nerve (4th and 5th digits). Maybe an EMG/NCV study would be indicated. Find some median nerve stretches/glides and try those. You may need to find a different PT as they should have tried treating you for carpal and cubital tunnel.

I guess I need a signature at the bottom...lol! I have had carpal tunnel, cubital tunnel, and radial tunnel surgeries all in the same arm as the tos Even with all of that I never had one finger be so ****** off. I am having issues with all the rest too but the middle is terrible. I am losing function daily in my hand. I am with you haute mess my pinky finger has a mind of it's own but that is more numbness and tingling very vague and dull. I also did the nerve stretches with my pt....they are all tight and I was in bed for almost three days after. I am not tolerating pt well at all and all we are doing is stretching. I have had a lot of nerve issues all over my body. I have some kind of underlying process going on here. He worked on my pec minor trying to get it too release i feel like it is very bruised now. My pt said every time I breathe in and out the pec minor spasms
Thanks everyone

[nospam]

Originally Posted by Pattymary88

I guess I need a signature at the bottom...lol! I have had carpal tunnel, cubital tunnel, and radial tunnel surgeries all in the same arm as the tos

Multiple crush! I am so sorry for all your suffering.

[mspennyloafer]

I had this

I read its specific to c7


I agree with nospam its not necessarily from the tos
I think people with tos complain about their ulnar more than median