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the tip if my middle finger on my right hand is numb ans ...
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the tip if my middle finger on my right hand is numb ans has been for a week. no feeling. what could cause this?

 

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soaking it in epsom salts in hot water.

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May 27 10:17 PM (3 minutes and 24 seconds later)
         
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You may have a pinched nerve, It owuld be a god idea to make an appointment with your doctor or perhaps a chiropractor.

Here is some info:

http://www.webmd.com/content/pages/4/1661_50313.htm



http://www.spineuniverse.com/displayarticle.php/article232.html

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May 27 10:25 PM (8 minutes and 9 seconds later)
         
Reply to Deborah's Post: would a pinched nerve cause just the tip of my middle finger to be numb? where would it be pinched?
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May 27 10:31 PM (6 minutes and 9 seconds later)
         
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Pinched nerves in the cervical area (neck) often cause numbness in the hand.

Another consideration is Carpal Tunnel Syndrome:


http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/carpal-tunnel-syndrome/DS00326


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