Posted by gardenergirl on December 26, 2007, at 1:47:49
In reply to Lost feeling in my left part of hand..., posted by your#1fan on December 25, 2007, at 10:52:44
> It didnt. The nerve is not responding. Im typing with my right and part of my left hand. Its the pinky, and the one next to it on the left hand. Thw two fingers i cant feel. Scary......i mean did twist a nerve?Your ulnar nerve is compressed, most likely in the elbow area. Numbness in your pinkie and ring fingers is the classic sign for this. I get it when I'm using my pda for too long and holding it too close to my eyes.
Is your left elbow bent when you are typing? If so, try to arrange your keyboard so that your arms are straighter, and that should take care of it. If the numbness persists even after you've let your arm rest with the elbow straight and arm relaxed, then you might have a more serious problem with that nerve.
Hope this helps,
gg
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