My fingers are numb!!

[gmac190]

Hi

I was wondering if anyone else has had experience of numb fingers after a long ride. I did 50 miles yesterday and although it was cold my hands were warm as I wore gloves and laterly took them off as I was too hot.

Not long after the ride I got a mild tingling sensation on my right pinkie and ring finger which is still there this morning.

Maybe I was gripping the hoods to tight?

Any one had or have heard of this before?

Thanks

 

[numbnuts]

I’m no doctor, but it sounds like you have squashed a nerve to be still tingling now

 

[vikingcyclist]

I've had this before in my left hand, same fingers though. Depending on the length of the ride it's lasted up to three or four days, although a doctor told me that it was nothing to worry about unless it lasted longer than a week or so. They suggested, as numbnuts did, that I'd just pinched a nerve.

 

[automatic_jon]

Peripheral ulna nerve neuropathy.

From what I gather a pretty common complaint in cyclists, try gloves with a better pad on the medial portion of the palm, the area up from the fourth and fifth fingers. Also you may be putting too much of your weight on your hands while riding.

(Also, not a doctor)

 

[Spinney]

I get tingly fingers now and then, although it never lasts very long.
As well as better padding on gloves, try moving hand positions while riding - don't just stay on the hoods all the time. This can also help reduce aches in arms/shoulders etc.
(Also, not a doctor)

 

[swee'pea99]

Sounds like amputation to me. 

(Also not a doctor.)

 

[snailracer]

[quote name='swee'pea99' timestamp='1288000372' post='1444584']
Sounds like amputation to me.

(Also not a doctor.)


[/quote]
If the hands are numb, it won't hurt a bit!

 

[gmac190]

haha, think I'll pass on the amputation thanks.

Thanks for all the replies, it makes me feel a bit better knowing that I'm not about to loose my hand

. I didn't wear any gloves for the best part of the ride so I'm sure that's what it's been then.

Cheers everyone.

 

[Sheffield_Tiger]

[quote name='swee'pea99' timestamp='1288000372' post='1444584']
Sounds like amputation to me.

(Also not a doctor.)


[/quote]

 

[Hacienda71]

Move your hand position regularly if you can while riding, I used to get a tingly numb little finger on or after longer rides, but by gripping less tightly and moving my hands around I have all but eliminated it.

 

[Matthames]

+1 with padded gloves and moving positions regularly.

Something else to think about if you haven't done so already is to have your bike fitted. It would help to transfer more of your weight to the saddle rather than the bars.

 

[gmac190]

thanks matthame, it's the first time its happened but if it starts to get regular I'll take up your advice and have the bike fitted.

cheers