
What Does Numbness In Fingers Of Left Hand Indicate?

Please undergo neurological examination.Nerve conduction studies.
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Hi,
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I am Dr.Ajay Panwar,a neurologist,here to answer your query.
I appreciate the way you have provided your detailed medical history.With this clinical scenario,I would suggest you to visit a neurologist and undergo a meticulous neurological examination.Though,I am not denying the possibility of carpal tunnel syndrome,but in background of widespread fasciculations(twitches) I would like you to discuss with your neurologist about getting Nerve conduction studies(NCS) and Electromyography(EMG) done to rule out the possibility of a severe disease- Motor neuron disease.This evaluation is needed to rule out this serious condition,however not underestimating the fact,that the cause of diffuse fasciculations most commonly is 'Benign fasciculation syndrome(BFS)'.
Besides,a dedicated neurological examination is the most important diagnostic tool in this scenario.
I don't know why your regular doctor asked you to stop oxcarbazepine and what damage in the 'long term' is he talking about.There is no such major adverse effect associated.Although,Carpal tunnel syndrome can be treated with some other alternative drugs.
Additionally,Nerve conduction studies will also confirm whether it actually is Carpal tunnel syndrome or not.So,this investigation will definitely be of help.
Please follow up with the investigations as advised.
Hope that I have answered your query for now.If you have some follow-up questions,I shall be glad to answer else please close the thread,rate it and write a review as your rating will be of help to me.
Regards
Dr.Ajay Panwar,
MD,DM(Neurology)

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