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Round Rock, TX

I had nerve testing which showed I have cubital tunnel in both arms leading to tingling, numbness and stiffness in fingers. Well was advised cubital tunnel effects ring fingers and pinky. At different times throughout the day other fingers are also doing this. Making it difficult to hold a glass or cup, and do my job which is typing all day. Due to all fingers doing this a MRI was mentioned. I am not wanting to do any unnecessary testing thinking that all fingers is due to having RA. I am no… read more

April 12, 2025 (edited)
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A myRAteam Member

Yes there is also a surgery to place the nerve out of harms way to relieve the numbness

November 18, 2025
A myRAteam Member

I really believe sleeping with arms straight and not bending at elbows 8 hours a day the pinched nerves worked their way out. I had distinct pain in one the day it happen.

November 18, 2025
A myRAteam Member

I do not have near the numbness, tingling and am able to hold a coffee cup in the morning with one hand since I retired. I had cubitol tunnel in both arms. Pinched nerve at elbow. There are days I don't feel the numbness or tingling at all. Will say on days I do are the days I have not been careful with my diet the day before. Leads me to think that is the arthritis.

November 18, 2025 (edited)
A myRAteam Member

It comes and goes I believe

November 18, 2025
A myRAteam Member

I believe the typing is overusing your nerves because it’s your job. I gave both cubitol and carpal tunnel syndrome using the computer. I had the same EMG study. If it is really annoying they have wrist splints or braces

April 13, 2025 (edited)

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