Tingling in left hand while exercising

mrsbastone

Two days ago while training with my trainer my pinky and ring finger on my left hand began to tingle. I thought it was because of the way I was holding my barbells. Today while running my 5k up hill I experienced tingling again in those fingers again. Me being paranoid thought heart attack. I didn't experience any other sensations other than arm things so probably not a heart attack.. I hope ). I did not have any arm bands on or anything either. Has anybody had this happen to them? Should I be concerned?

AZackery

Are you a diabetic or have a thyroid problem?

warmachinejt

bump, my left pinky has been tingling lately... not sure why

dlwyatt82

As far as I know, that can only be caused by circulation issues, a pinched nerve, or some sort of disease that affects one of those two things. Either way, have a doctor check you out.

StarvingDiva

Are you on the computer alot, it could just be a pinched nerve in your arm, if you press sometimes too long on that space by your elbow, typically the way your arm may hit a desk while using a mouse, it can cause numbness (tingling) in your pinky and ring finger area.

mrsbastone

Thanks for the responses! I am not diabetic and I do not know of any thyroid issues.

I am on the computer a lot. However, I only feel the tingling when I am exercising. could they still be related?

makeitbetter

My wife's carpal tunnel syndrome would sometimes give her tingling in her pinky and ring finger.

StarvingDiva

It could still be related. If it continues I would talk to your doctor about it. It really does sound like a pinched nerve.

jjbell34

Hi! Sounds like either Cubital tunnel syndrome or Carpal Tunnel. Have you been doing a lot of strength training lately or repetitive movements?? Do you sleep with your hands above your head? Here is a website on Cubital tunnel syndrome http://orthoinfo.aaos.org/topic.cfm?topic=a00069
I am an occupational therapist and I have seen patients in the past have the same issues. Hope your feeling better soon!

stingrayinfl

could be a nerve problem

KelseyDawn84

See a doctor. Could be heart related.

camille108

I am not sure what causes it but I notice something similiar happens to my hands when I run somtimes. My hands will seem to fall asleep or go numb...not sure I would describe it as tingling sensation but usually I wll shake them and by the end of the run they feel fine again.

mikek333

That happens to me, but in both hands when I over-do it. It's been happening for years. That's when I know I better slow down, otherwise I will get light-headed too.