weakening of hand grip

borntolive SG

notice this prob of mine nowsdays haiz..

when i try to turn something hard or press something hard..for example turing a very tight cap, pressing down a nail clipper, or even write something..i have this feeling of weakness n tingy effect on my hand n i simply dont have the strehgth to do that..this gets worse after intense laughter..

just wondering wad causes this? is it due to overstraining? cause i m liftign weights so some pressure must be used on my hand grip..or isit something mroe serious..

thinkdifferent SG

It can be overstraining, but it can be also a neurological or muscular problem. Do you have also pain? How long have you been having this? One hand or both hands? Try to spare the hand for 2 weeks and see if it continues.

borntolive SG

no pain just tingy feeling on nerve...have it for few weeks..1 hand

oxford mushroom SG

Could be carpal tunnel syndrome (the median nerve gets pinched beneath a tight fibrous band over the wrist). See your GP and have it checked.

Mee_Go_Reng SG

hmm… does it occur when u are typing on the com?

ndmmxiaomayi SG

Who says using the computer only? But more common with computer users. Surprised

alexkusu SG

Arthritis Very Happy

oxford mushroom SG

I doubt it...he mentioned tingling sensation...sounds like nerve entrapment, especially if the pain shoots up sides of the fingers.

alexkusu SG

No its not arthritis. Im just giving threadstarter more things to worry about. Such is the generosity of my heart Mr. Green

ndmmxiaomayi SG

Too generous. Twisted Evil

borntolive SG

no pain leh...hmmm

contact1 SG

seriously doubt it..
u sould consult a specialist..
maybe this is the early symptoms of artrichist..

welll..u can always take difna 250mg...that usually will help u

thinkdifferent SG

You meant artritis? No way.

Please no medication advice, there is something called responsibility. Advice on vitamines, minerals and natural stuff is ok, advice on medication without knowing the diagnosis is irresponsible and dangerous.

I would say it's something neurological if it continues even after sparing the hand to let it rest. It would be too daring from me to think of something like MS so I join you in the advice to consult a specialist (neurologist), or first a GP who can suggest a specialist if needed.