Tingling thumbs

I had tingling and the start of numbness in my little finger and ring finger of left hand a while back.

Turned out to be a 'trapped nerve' which was dealt with by a single treatment from a chiropractor. Wonderful man.

I have no idea if this is relevant to you, but Google and You Tube were what set me on the right track.

There are several different nerves running down the arms into the hands. If there is one that runs to the fingers in question, and another that goes to the thumb... In my case, the problem was muscle tension in the shoulder trapezius muscle. If your issue is symmetrical, then it could be a vertebra... A chiro could identify it astonishingly quickly.

Sometimes this kind of thing could happen with coughing, or lifting something awkwardly.

Please note, i am not medically qualified, and am just speculating!
Oh, and i haven't mentioned diabetes, because i always try to eliminate other stuff before i start blaming D

If (I stress if) it is due to a trapped or irritated nerve this site http://www.triggerpoints.net/forearm-hand-pain might give you an idea as to what is causing it. I suffer from neck/back pain & sometimes get a bit of 'weirdness' in my hands and arms as a result - a bit of self massage or my physio can usually sort it out for me.

Could also possibly be a B12 deficiency so it might be worth seeing your doctor again.

Of course as with Brunneria I'm just speculating. Hope you get it resolved - you've certainly had a time of it!

I've had this symptom too, years before I was diagnosed with diabetes. I have had work done on my neck, which was helpful, but be aware there can be side effects from this:
http://www.forbes.com/sites/larryhusten/2014/08/08/warning-neck-adjustments-might-lead-to-stroke/

I would like to point out that, having had numerous osteopathic and chiropractic treatments over the last 43 years, i am (quite evidently) stroke free and still alive!

This is a direct quote from the link CatLady provided (my bold):
“Although a cause-and-effect relationship between these therapies and CD has not been established and the risk is probably low, CD can result in serious neurological injury,” said Biller.

Brunneria said:

I would like to point out that, having had numerous osteopathic and chiropractic treatments over the last 43 years, i am (quite evidently) stroke free and still alive!

This is a direct quote from the link CatLady provided (my bold):
“Although a cause-and-effect relationship between these therapies and CD has not been established and the risk is probably low, CD can result in serious neurological injury,” said Biller.

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Obviously this treatment doesn't cause a stroke every time. The issue has been discussed by a number of medical authorities who are trying to raise awareness of the risk. If you google it you'll see many references to it.

Glad you are still with us of course