I found this answer to a similar question on another website...
This may simply be an over use phenomema. Holding scissors can press on the nerve that supplies sensation to the thumb and it has probably been traumatized. Nerve recovery is the slowest of all of the body’s tissues. If it hasn’t resolved in a week or two, I’d see your doctor for an evaluation.
This may simply be an over use phenomema. Holding scissors can press on the nerve that supplies sensation to the thumb and it has probably been traumatized. Nerve recovery is the slowest of all of the body’s tissues. If it hasn’t resolved in a week or two, I’d see your doctor for an evaluation.
I had a similar problem that was caused by extensive handwriting during my final exams. I got an MRI for it, and i was told by the doctor that nothing would heal this except for time. It was suggested that I take anti-inflammatory during the day (over the counter, advil) and make sure to take my vitamins (apparently maybe your body doesn't produce a certain kind of mineral that is helpful in the healing process- so the vitamins were just a suggestion). they told me i did not need to take the advil at night bc i wouldn't be using my thumb while sleeping.
I've been having the issue now for about 6 weeks. But i have noticed marked improvement since I got that medical advice 2.5 weeks ago.
I've been having the issue now for about 6 weeks. But i have noticed marked improvement since I got that medical advice 2.5 weeks ago.
I've just experienced a numb thumb for about 20 minutes. My wife looked it up on Google and found something called 'carpal tunnel syndrome', which relates to what I guess you'd called trapped or twisted nerves. I flung my arms around for 5 minutes and it went away. Possibly, it may have just been something caused by idly resting my arm on the corner of my desk this morning. Hope this helps.
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Don't worry. I just got checked out at by doctor because my right thumb after using scissor cutting metal. He said it was a bruised nerve and it will come back to feeling in a few days to a week
I think most of the cases here can be CTS (carpal tunnel syndrome)
it has numbness in the thumb, pinky and ring finger,
here is a link if it helps. if not that it might be a bruised nerve.
http://www.webmd.com/search/search_results/default.aspx?query=numbness%20in%20right%20thumb&sourceType=undefined
it has numbness in the thumb, pinky and ring finger,
here is a link if it helps. if not that it might be a bruised nerve.
http://www.webmd.com/search/search_results/default.aspx?query=numbness%20in%20right%20thumb&sourceType=undefined
i have the same problem in my right thumb with the numbness and everything. and its not my whole thumb just somewhat one side.
and everyone who says its carpal tunnel syndrome... well its not.. cuz that involves tingling that goes to about your elbow and more of your hand not one finger.
i too was using scissors to cut up old mail and thats when i started feeling it thinking my hand was just going to sleep. its only been a day but im assuming as well as a few others on here that it is a bruised nerve or whatever.
but.. i know for a fact its not carpal tunnel .... just had to clear that up...
and everyone who says its carpal tunnel syndrome... well its not.. cuz that involves tingling that goes to about your elbow and more of your hand not one finger.
i too was using scissors to cut up old mail and thats when i started feeling it thinking my hand was just going to sleep. its only been a day but im assuming as well as a few others on here that it is a bruised nerve or whatever.
but.. i know for a fact its not carpal tunnel .... just had to clear that up...
I TOOO was involved in a work place injury involving scissors and the cutting to plants.
for the last three days i have been feeling a slight tingling and numbness in my right thumb normaly i would
not be worryed but it had been there for some time and i am finding it hard to change the channel on the remote control and i keep pressing news when i want the movie channel. also my thumb feels very heavy and i have had to place it in a sling as the wight is causing a slight lop sidedness and my sister has notices a slight limp in my walk.
can anyone help
for the last three days i have been feeling a slight tingling and numbness in my right thumb normaly i would
not be worryed but it had been there for some time and i am finding it hard to change the channel on the remote control and i keep pressing news when i want the movie channel. also my thumb feels very heavy and i have had to place it in a sling as the wight is causing a slight lop sidedness and my sister has notices a slight limp in my walk.
can anyone help
Hi, I too have had this issue upon waking one day. No injury I can recall, etc. It's been ongoing off/on for about a month and is now subsiding finally. In my case it almost feels like a bruised bone right at the base of the thumb. Being a self proclaimed "good self-diagnoser" I believe it is a trapped or irritated ulnar nerve. My chiro agreed when I saw him this week. My issue doesn't seem as annoying or severe as yours however it is a possibility as others have mentioned carpal tunnel or an ulnar nerve issue. Usually these things can clear up with proper therapy, ice or heat, anti-inflammatories, etc. Do you sleep on your side? That is what caused my issue most likely. A few nights of lying on my back and being concious of not lying on my arm, proper posture etc along with stretching helped me so far. Hope this helps some of you as I know what it's like to worry and not know =)
Additionally to my last reply, nerves anywhere in the neck, shoulder, and arm can cause havoc resulting in various hand/finger issues.
I'm not a doctor, but it sounds like there could be some carpal tunnel action going on here?
Many people are describing different types of numbnesses and they are likely to have different causes and remedies. I have numbness from the base of my thumb nail down to the bottom of the middle digit. It is on the top of my thumb, more to the right side.
I bruised the top of my right hand, near the fleshy part between the thumb and center of the hand. I was at a party last night and don't really remember how it happened, but I just noticed it. It was kind of surprising to see how many people are experiencing this problem. But I would say that this is definitely temporary nerve damage.
I also began getting chronic numbness on the left side. This causes numbness in my left arm, most specifically the pinky and ring, although my whole arm has been known to fall asleep. I believe this is due to a shoulder injury + sleeping on my arm. Before the injury, I never had the issue and I sleep on my arms frequently.
I bruised the top of my right hand, near the fleshy part between the thumb and center of the hand. I was at a party last night and don't really remember how it happened, but I just noticed it. It was kind of surprising to see how many people are experiencing this problem. But I would say that this is definitely temporary nerve damage.
I also began getting chronic numbness on the left side. This causes numbness in my left arm, most specifically the pinky and ring, although my whole arm has been known to fall asleep. I believe this is due to a shoulder injury + sleeping on my arm. Before the injury, I never had the issue and I sleep on my arms frequently.
I have the same thing...this is crazy! I was using a scissors to cut vinyl tile for several hours one day and now my thumb has been numb for 2 days and no sign of it getting better...what the heck? It actually functions just fine; however, the numbness is such a bother! I hope it gets better soon! ugg..
i used some scissors at work for a few hours cutting zip ties almost a week ago and my thumb is still numb. im only 18 and this seems to happen a lot to me. please help
please help! i have the very same problem just like the others.. im 18 and my right thumb is so numb, for over 2 days now.. and when i grip on things, its as if my thumb is being electricuted.. its very annoying, and disturbing, especially in my studies (i cant right well).. please someone help me, just even a tip, or suggestion as to some finger exercises..