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<blockquote data-quote="Marguerite" data-source="post: 129885" data-attributes="member: 1991"><p>It could be carpal tunnel, possibly aggravated by computer use, but the way it's sometimes left, sometimes right - I'm wondering about your neck.</p><p></p><p>The thing is, you do need to get it checked out (even if it's just a cervical spine X-ray) to make sure you haven't got a disc prolapse (my guess would be maybe C5/C6) pressing on the brachial plexus nerve affecting the radial nerve on BOTH arms. And, of course, aggravated by use.</p><p></p><p>Get it checked out sooner, because the longer you leave it the more likely you will be stuck with it. Nerves have a nasty habit of staying compressed if you are slow about getting compression relieved.</p><p></p><p>Wearing a brace - not a bad idea, it should reduce the sorts of movement that may be aggravating it.</p><p></p><p>There are other possibilities, if you see a GP I would ask to be referred to a neurologist.</p><p></p><p>Some things should be red flags - radiating pain along a line, numbness, tingling - any of those that persists, recurs or develops and progresses - get thee to a doctor, pronto.</p><p></p><p>Marg</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Marguerite, post: 129885, member: 1991"] It could be carpal tunnel, possibly aggravated by computer use, but the way it's sometimes left, sometimes right - I'm wondering about your neck. The thing is, you do need to get it checked out (even if it's just a cervical spine X-ray) to make sure you haven't got a disc prolapse (my guess would be maybe C5/C6) pressing on the brachial plexus nerve affecting the radial nerve on BOTH arms. And, of course, aggravated by use. Get it checked out sooner, because the longer you leave it the more likely you will be stuck with it. Nerves have a nasty habit of staying compressed if you are slow about getting compression relieved. Wearing a brace - not a bad idea, it should reduce the sorts of movement that may be aggravating it. There are other possibilities, if you see a GP I would ask to be referred to a neurologist. Some things should be red flags - radiating pain along a line, numbness, tingling - any of those that persists, recurs or develops and progresses - get thee to a doctor, pronto. Marg [/QUOTE]
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