tokyobridge
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Dear ALS Community,
I've been having trouble with my index finger and thumb for about six months so I recently went to see a hand doctor. To my extreme surprise, she said my issues are likely related to the central nervous system and that I need to see a neurologist. Of course I was shocked as I had no idea hands were even controlled by nerves. I've since done a lot more research, educated myself and have made an appointment with a neuro.
My question: About 10 years ago I lost the ability to "click the mouse" with the tip of my index finger. It stopped working. I can move the finger tip but not accurately. Over the last 5-7 years or so I've lost the ability to type with that finger. (I used to be able to type very quickly, now I type without that finger. I keep it pressed against my index finger and use my index finger instead.) I retain ability to use the finger in other situations (button shirt, tie shoes) but pressing on an iPAD for example takes a lot of concentration and feels like I'm not in control of the finger's movement. Finger tip has commenced tremor when in certain positions.
For about two months now the lower third of the finger has felt very week along with the base of the thumb, which has also started to have a tremor (and hence suffers from some lack of dexterity and is no longer fully compliant when typing.) No problem with daily tasks other than typing. I don't suffer from tingling or pain.
Hand doc did not find hand or finger weakness as would present in carpal tunnel. (My finger "OK" sign was strong.)
I had also thought finger problems due to overuse or RSI, stressed ligaments or tendors. Hand doc says 'no'. Need to go to neuro.
I've had a hyperactive central nervous system for a long time. Two years ago new PCP was shocked at my hyper reflexes in my knees. I can start shaking extremely easily when startled or nervous (although mentally I'm stable).
Am I risk of a motor neuron disease?
I've been having trouble with my index finger and thumb for about six months so I recently went to see a hand doctor. To my extreme surprise, she said my issues are likely related to the central nervous system and that I need to see a neurologist. Of course I was shocked as I had no idea hands were even controlled by nerves. I've since done a lot more research, educated myself and have made an appointment with a neuro.
My question: About 10 years ago I lost the ability to "click the mouse" with the tip of my index finger. It stopped working. I can move the finger tip but not accurately. Over the last 5-7 years or so I've lost the ability to type with that finger. (I used to be able to type very quickly, now I type without that finger. I keep it pressed against my index finger and use my index finger instead.) I retain ability to use the finger in other situations (button shirt, tie shoes) but pressing on an iPAD for example takes a lot of concentration and feels like I'm not in control of the finger's movement. Finger tip has commenced tremor when in certain positions.
For about two months now the lower third of the finger has felt very week along with the base of the thumb, which has also started to have a tremor (and hence suffers from some lack of dexterity and is no longer fully compliant when typing.) No problem with daily tasks other than typing. I don't suffer from tingling or pain.
Hand doc did not find hand or finger weakness as would present in carpal tunnel. (My finger "OK" sign was strong.)
I had also thought finger problems due to overuse or RSI, stressed ligaments or tendors. Hand doc says 'no'. Need to go to neuro.
I've had a hyperactive central nervous system for a long time. Two years ago new PCP was shocked at my hyper reflexes in my knees. I can start shaking extremely easily when startled or nervous (although mentally I'm stable).
Am I risk of a motor neuron disease?