I recently began experiencing some tingling in my right thumb. The consequence of this is that I m not as able to do routine things such as buttoning the left hand cuff on my shirt or exerting leverage to open a food package using my right hand. I live in Chicago, and the weather here has been quite cold which may explain the limitations in my thumb s functioning (altho I ve lived in this climate for nearly 30 years). I take a beta blocker for my heart and Celebrex for arthritis in my knees--also, a statin drug to control cholesterol. I worry that the sudden emergence of this stiffness/tingling in my thumb may suggest the beginning of some other condition. I am a 77 year old male in good condition, weight 190 lbs. I d appreciate your thoughts.
You might have carpal tunnel syndrome responsible for those tingling sensation along the thumb. Get yourself checked by a neurosurgeon. For now you should wear a thumb splint at night during sleep. Do go for vitamin B12 supplements like Neurobion injections. Also, take Gabapentin and if symptoms still not resolved, then you might need a surgery for this.
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What Causes Tingling Sensation In The Thumb?
Hi, You might have carpal tunnel syndrome responsible for those tingling sensation along the thumb. Get yourself checked by a neurosurgeon. For now you should wear a thumb splint at night during sleep. Do go for vitamin B12 supplements like Neurobion injections. Also, take Gabapentin and if symptoms still not resolved, then you might need a surgery for this. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.