Suggest Treatment For Foot Numbness And Loss Of Grip In Hand

Hi,

I am Dr.Bruno. I have read your question with care and understand your concerns. Let me try to help you

The symptoms you describe denote two problems
1. Problems of Joints (I can t make a fist or bend my fingers or hand back hardly. )
2. Problems of Nerves ( foot numbness and loss of grip in hand)

You need to first consult a Neurosurgeon and then, if needed a Orthosurgeon and Rheumatologist

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Take care.

Hi,

Welcome to HealthCareMagic.com I am Dr.Bruno Mascarenhas, and I am happy to answer your queries. I have read your question with care and understand your concerns. Let me try to help you.

You have the following Complaints

1. Hands hurt most of the time especially on left hand with the pain mostly in my middle and ring fingers the pain shoots down arm to elbow
2. Can t make a fist or bend fingers or hand back hardly.
3. Right hand has trouble gripping things.
4. Left foot sonetimes toes will go numb, for no apparent reason. The foot numbness has been happening for close to a year on and off and hands the past 2 months

There are two possibilities with these symptoms
(1) Peripheral Neuropathy
(2) Cervical Myelopathy

To Narrow down the diagnosis, we need
(1) Clinical Examination
(2) X Ray / CT / MRI Cervical Spine
(3) Nerve Conduction Study
Please consult a Neurosurgeon who will do the needful

Hope you found the answer helpful.

If you need any clarification / have doubts / have additional questions / have follow up questions, then please do not hesitate in asking again. I will be happy to answer your questions.

Best Wishes for Speedy Recovery
Let me know if I can assist you further.
Take care.