Pins and Needles feeling in left hand, pinky and ring finger only.?

Question

My pinky and ring finger on my left hand have a pins and needles feeling. Along with that there is a burning sensation in my palm and pain going up my arm to my elbow and on the left side of my neck, back , and chest. i am 15 years old does anyone know what this may be? Its very painful especially having this pain at such young age. Also, I had an IV put in my left hand 3 weeks ago wen i got surgery for appendicitis, do you think it could be from that?Thank You.

Answer 1

Seems like this sensation is affecting your ulnar nerve.  This nerve comes out of the cervical spine at C8-T1.  You may have a pinched nerve or a lesion at this location.  If it gets worse or doesn't go away you should see your doctor.

Answer 2

It sounds very much like your Ulnar nerve is being squished.  You also could have a problem with your neck from when they intubated you for surgery.  C7 I think it is is cervical spine disc 7 that may be pinching the nerve to your pinky finger.  Could even be coming from your shoulder, thats a long nerve that runs the whole length from neck to fingertip. If its from the surgery it should wear off in a week or two.  See your Doc if its bothersome.

Answer 3

Um, are you always lying on it? That might be the cause.