Alejandro The Vegan Posted May 8, 2009 Share Posted May 8, 2009 So I work on a computer I would say 8 to 12 hours a day, and if Im not on my computer doing my work and music I'm holding a bulky Canon 5d pro camera. (remember I said I had skinny wrist?) the last couple of weeks I've started to noticed a slight pain on my elbow and the numbness, that goes from there to my pinky finger and sometimes my ring, index and middle finger. From what I read on line it means I either have carpal tunnel syndrome or a Vitamin b12 deficiency, and being Vegan and all I can see that as a high probable cause. Any ideas? Suggestions? similar stories? thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HawaiiDolphin Posted May 10, 2009 Share Posted May 10, 2009 I'm definitely not a doctor, but I'd be suspicious that a vitamin deficiency would cause discomfort in only one specific area or nerve, though it never hurts to add a supplement if you're concerned!Your lifestyle points to some kind of strain or injury. Try adjusting or replacing your keyboard to be more ergonomical, and seeing a doctor or physical therapist if it persists. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alejandro The Vegan Posted May 11, 2009 Author Share Posted May 11, 2009 Hey thanks for giving me your 2 cents on my situation. Im gonna go with the supplements. But I do think is more my life style like you pointed out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cubby2112 Posted May 13, 2009 Share Posted May 13, 2009 I would say carpal tunnel is far more likely. A B12 deficiency would not manifest so early on for you. You should be supplementing it anyway, though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zinzen Posted May 13, 2009 Share Posted May 13, 2009 As a LMT and someone who is training for med school id say you have neither. B12 would take a REAL FREAKING LONG TIME to go low, and the effects would not be that. and carpal tunnel would not cause elbow pain. What side of the elbow are we talking bud? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alejandro The Vegan Posted May 22, 2009 Author Share Posted May 22, 2009 Hey guys! Thanks for your replies. The elbow the hurts a bit is left one. i feel a lil pain and numbness near my funny bone. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sinisterkungfu Posted May 22, 2009 Share Posted May 22, 2009 tennis elbow? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zinzen Posted May 25, 2009 Share Posted May 25, 2009 sounds like impingment of your ulnar nerve. your forearm flexors may be tight, and the tendon is right where your " funny bone" is.By the way the funny bone is actually the ulnar nervve. it is easily damaged right at that spot because it is right under the skin there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scornell Posted June 8, 2009 Share Posted June 8, 2009 I agree with ZinZin If it was carpal tunnel, it wouldn't be starting from the elbow, and also, carpal tunnel usually gives numbess in thumb and index finger. It definitely sounds like ulnar nerve compression--this could be from a number or sources. Supplementing with B12 is a good thing anyways, so I'd do that anyways. If it persists, you definitley should see a physiotherapist though, or else it will get worse and worse Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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