I have a pain in my right hand that affects my little finger and that side of th!
Question: The pain affects the right side of my wrist and little finger. I have had 3 major injuries(getting hand caught between doors and a roof hatch slammed down on it) I don't think it's CTS because that affects the middle fingers(so I've read)
Answers: The pain affects the right side of my wrist and little finger. I have had 3 major injuries(getting hand caught between doors and a roof hatch slammed down on it) I don't think it's CTS because that affects the middle fingers(so I've read)
The Median nerve is affected in carpal tunnel syndrome. It affects primarily the thumb through middle finger. The Ulnar nerve is on the lateral side (outside) of the wrist and affects primarily the little finger and the ring finger. There is some overlap, but not much. by your description, you have an ulnar nerve syndrome. The injury could be anywhere from the elbow (the "funny bone") to the wrist. That's what Brett Farvre had when he hit his elbow. You say you hit your wrist.
Either CTS or an ulnar nerve syndrome at the wrist should respond to a wrist splint and rest. You can also take Thiamine (B1), Pyridoxine (B6) and Cyanocobalamine (B12). These vitamins are essential for good nerve health. They can be obtained at any drug store in standard doses.
Nope. It actually could be carpal tunnel syndrome. It affects all the fingers in all kinds of ways. Damage is damage, whether it's done by repetitive motion or slamming a roof hatch on your hand.
CTS is you best bet. Go get a steroid injection into the wrist and that should fix it for awhile. The last one I had was 6 months ago and I am still pain free. My CTS only affects my thumb.