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Neuropathy, Ulnar Nerve Entrapment, or...?

Neuropathy | Last Active: Dec 8, 2022 | Replies (16)
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@brucer

Numbness in left little finger and electrical sensation in upper back (left side) making it very uncomfortable during the day and impossible to sleep on my left side at night. Symptoms are worse after midnight.
I’ve not been to a neurologist yet
Symptoms seem to improve with the use of Advil

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John, Volunteer Mentor | @johnbishop | Sep 22, 2022

Welcome @brucer, It sounds like your symptoms are similar to those of @zil. I'm wondering if it may be related to the ulnar nerve.

"Ulnar nerve entrapment can cause pain, numbness and tingling in the forearm and the fourth and fifth fingers. In severe cases, ulnar nerve entrapment can ..."
-- Ulnar Nerve Entrapment: https://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/health/conditions-and-diseases/ulnar-nerve-entrapment

@zil and @brucer - Do you think your symptoms could be related to a pinched nerve in your shoulder or spine?

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