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What Causes Tingling Sensation And Numbness In The Thumb?
I have gout in my third finger right hand. I also have pain tingling numbness that travels from thumb all the way up to my elbow. Ive noticed I do not have strength in my hand/arm also. Is this gout causing my arm to hurt too? I take colchicine for gout. My email address is YYYY@YYYY
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I read your question and understood your concern.
I think you have carpal tunner syndrom due to gout.
You may need neurologist evaluation wih EMG and depending on the results you may need medication or surgery to treat it.
Dr. Selmani
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What Causes Tingling Sensation And Numbness In The Thumb?
Hello, Thank you for using Healthcaremagic. I read your question and understood your concern. I think you have carpal tunner syndrom due to gout. You may need neurologist evaluation wih EMG and depending on the results you may need medication or surgery to treat it. Dr. Selmani