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Could The Tingling And Numbness In My Right Hand Related To Follicular Lymphoma?
Hi doctor. I have follicular lymphoma and for the past week have noticed tingling and some numbness in my right hand and a little bit of a stiff sensation in my right wrist. I am nearing the end of my treatment (Rituximab (intravenous) and chemo in tablet form. Could these problems be related to the lymphoma?
Mon, 3 Mar 2014
Hi,
The most likely cause of these symptoms is median nerve compression causing carpal tunnel syndrome. This is not serious but can cause numbness and tingling and some pain in the affected wrist and hand.
It can initially be treated conservatively with wearing a wrist splint including at night if your symptoms are present during this time.
If this does not relieve your problem then a minor surgical operation can release the nerve and cure the condition.
I hope this helps you.
Regards,
Dr K A Pottinger,
MBChB FRCA
The most likely cause of these symptoms is median nerve compression causing carpal tunnel syndrome. This is not serious but can cause numbness and tingling and some pain in the affected wrist and hand.
It can initially be treated conservatively with wearing a wrist splint including at night if your symptoms are present during this time.
If this does not relieve your problem then a minor surgical operation can release the nerve and cure the condition.
I hope this helps you.
Regards,
Dr K A Pottinger,
MBChB FRCA
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