Tjokkits Posted October 18, 2009 Share Ive been cycling a whole lot lately and since yesterday I could not change gears into my big chainring with my left hand first though front derailer packing up only to realise later my left hand pinky and ring finger is completely weak. So after some googling turns out this ulnar nerve thats trapped which happens from a lot of cycling but now how is it fixed, should i leave it a few days and see if it gets better, or must i rush to the ICU? did anybody have this before and how did it pan out? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trapper Posted October 18, 2009 Share hi This is not something to play around with. Where are you based - if in Pretoria, I'd like to refer you to someone great Send me a PM if you wantTrapper2009-10-18 13:01:29 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tjokkits Posted October 18, 2009 Share hi i am in joburg/sandton Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Azonic Posted October 18, 2009 Share I've had it, but with the other nerve, the radial nerve that runs through the wrist along with the ulnar nerve. Carpal Tunnel Syndrome baby. I had it REALLY, REALLY bad. Pain like I can't describe. I called the doctor up at his private residence and told him I wanted surgery NOW, not tomorrow, NOW. I got it from cycling too much with my wrists bent in a bad position, and from using my computer allot. I had to go for surgery to sort it out, recovery takes a while. Took me 6 weeks for the pins and needles to go away completely, but that's because my case was severe. I recommend going to an orthropedic (?) specialist and having them assess it. The op involves making a small, 2cm cut at the base of the hand. They then cut the ligament that runs over the carpal tunnel. That releases the tunnel and the nerves can "breathe" again without being constricted. From the fingers that you describe, pinky and ring finger, you'll see that it's the pinky, and OUTSIDE of the ring finger. The inside (the side next to your middle finger), is controlled by the other nerve. Hence, my problem was with the thumb, fore, middle, and inside of ring finger (opposite fingers to yours). When I was at the doctor the day of the surgery, I ran into another cycling buddy going for the same op. He said he wasn't getting pain or anything, he was coming to get the op to avoid problems later in life. Clever. I haven't had any problems since. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yang Posted October 18, 2009 Share The ulnar nerve thing is common with cyclists and its actually normal. Most of us get it. I've been cycling for 10 years and I still get it, especially on training rides. As far as I know there is nothing that a doctor can do- like there isn't a pill you can take that will stop it. What you have to do is:- wear decent gloves, preferably with gel padding,- change your hand position on the handlebar often, thereby taking pressur eoff the back part of the palm of your hand the ulnar nerve runs donw the centre of the palm of your hand and your hand position on the handle bar compresses this nerve, disrupting the nerve signal to your fingers which go dead. When this happens just shake your hand and feeling returns within seconds. Nothing to be alarmed about. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jayz Posted October 18, 2009 Share unless you are in pain see if it subsides.DOnt do anything drastic regards ops etc.REST does help.If you are a mountain biker use quality bar endes and swop positions regularly. SPECIALIZED has a good range of gloves that help relieve the pressure on that nerve.the same with their saddles thats why they have the indentations and cut outs to help the pressure on the nerve and artery that runs near the groin.hope that helps. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tumbleweed Posted October 18, 2009 Share What you have to do is: - wear decent gloves, preferably with gel padding, - change your hand position on the handlebar often, thereby taking pressur eoff the back part of the palm of your hand i picked up hassles when i started riding my rigid ss, until my mate suggested a second layer of bar tape on the drops. got me over the corrugations of the crater cruise nicely. this, of coourse, may not work for peeps with tiny hands. i damaged my radial nerve receently, and was told that it can take up to four months until you regain control of all your fingers. it's taken a month and a bit for me to get some movement in them.holy roller2009-10-18 21:55:55 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Minion Posted October 19, 2009 Share Get your bike setup checked. I had the exact same problem with numbness in my pinkie and ring fingeron longer rides. It would go away an hour or so after the ride, but itwas concerning. It turns out that the position of my shifters on the bars was too farforward. This forced me bend my wrists downwards whenever I was restingon the brake hoods. I had a setup done by Arran Brown at Cyclefit and he picked up andcorrected the problem (amongst other things). I have had absolutely nonumbness since then. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wyatt Earp Posted October 19, 2009 Share I rode my first 24 solo a looooong time ago, same thing happened to me, I was told that surgery was the only option, some good massaging, gloves and 4 months of patience and I managed to avoid the knife. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red Zone Posted October 19, 2009 Share I use the Specialized BG gloves which have a alarmingly large get pad, that IMO works realy well. You could also look at a different bar or step which could change your riding positon. Are you on Road or MTB? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Woofie Posted October 19, 2009 Share After doing the one tonner yesterday the tip of my index finger was dead. This hasnt happened to me before and I do loads of riding. I think I must have been clenching onto the hoods too tight or something. A little worring though, the tip of my finger still feels funny today though. It almost feels like I got burnt from a tyre bomb or something. Anyone know what this is? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Azonic Posted October 19, 2009 Share The surgery isn't hectic ppl. Highly recommended. Instead of sukkeling with finding gloves and massaging (and like one poster, waiting 4 months), have the op done if the doctor recommends it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tyron graham Posted August 2, 2017 Share hi This is not something to play around with. Where are you based - if in Pretoria, I'd like to refer you to someone great Send me a PM if you wantTrapper2009-10-18 13:01:29 hi trapper, I need you to press refer me to the specialist. I need a radial nerve operation.. Tryon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slowbee Posted August 2, 2017 Share Hi Tyron Just a few things. This is a very old thread, last post other than yours was 2009. Also posting your cell number on an open forum, not good. Scammers love using numbers from other folks. Anyhow, closing this and also editing your cell number out. As you are a new member, rather drop the relevant person a personal message (PM). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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