Thank you! I must have a crushed finger tip injury. It’s so great to hear someone talk about this. I’m three weeks post injury and working on desensitizing
You were the only video that knew my problems. I crushed the tip of my finger 20 years ago. My finger is sensitive but not too sensitive. Things feel different with that finger. It hurts so bad when it is hit. It was more sensitive in the cold too. I've spent about 20 years avoiding it being touched. I have done little things. I use it when I know the tip can't be harmed. Typing is hard. A new keyboard is easy. A older keyboard where the keys stick I couldn't push.
Thanks so much for this. I just had surgery on my finger to remove a cyst, and I thought the pain I was feeling was from pressure on the stitches when something pressed against the bandage. Now the stitches are out, and it is still extremely sensitive at the incision. And yet there is numbness at the fingertip which the doctor said should go away over time. I flipped a light switch with that finger today-- ouch! You have given me hope.
I had a partial finger amputation, from the top joint up, so no fingernail anymore. I'm healing very fast, and I'm ready to start adjusting sensitization so I can use it again. These are amazing tips. Thank you!!!!
I'm glad I came across this video. My thumb have been having tingling pains for more than 2 yrs now and I've consulted with a number of ortho doctors but no one has given an exact diagnosis yet. They had me on xray but saw nothing. The calcium+d3 vits somehow lessened the pains, but overall it's still there. And now my index finger is starting to tingle as well. Idk what to do or who to consult with.
I am 6 weeks post operative from Duprodone Disease surgery on my left middle finger (it was half of one finger, not the hand itself). I had 8 stitches in one finger. Thank you - this video really helped.
Thank you for doing this video. I got my right dominant thumb caught under an automotive lift on January 25th and lost the entire tip of my thumb and the nail. It's almost healed but still sensitive.
I was taught to rub the hypersensitive area for 1 minute per texture using the textures you have shown in your video, for up to 10 minutes. I’m also taught that you rub the contralateral side too. How many minutes do you tap or rub the unaffected contralateral side to train the affected side on how normal sensation should feel?
I was a guitarist i had a partial amputation to my pointer finger on my left hand (my fretting hand) now I fear I’ll never be able to play again I didn’t lose a tremendous amount of the finger but it’s been 6 months since the injury and my finger is still entirely sensitive to touch so much so I can’t even push the strings a little bit , any advice other than the phenomenal tips in the video ?
How are you feeling / recovering? I just had a crush injury on my lefy index finger, fretting hand and I'm still in a cast. I'm worried i wont be able to push down on the strings
My dad amputated half of his index and middle fingers. In therapy they would make him tap the table. Rub different textures like playdoh even velcro. The therapist would massage the scar too a few minutes with lotion. They would put pennies in a bin with a bunch of marbles and he would have to find them and pick them up. Of course because they are shorter he is limited but he is back to building furniture and using his tools
I am right there with you. I had my ring and middle fingers partially amputated and reattached. I am two months out and cannot touch a guitar string. Hope it's getting better for you.
I sliced my finger tip off using a mandolin. The skin has grown back but unfortunately the tip is still very sensitive. Are they any specific desensitizing exercises you could recommend and how long does it take for the nerves to calm down?
Are you asking a question that is answered in the very video you're watching? This entire video IS THE answer! Do these exercises and it will desensitize. I lost from the knuckle up and have used these exercises to reduce nerve pain and numbness.
i had surgery on the top of my foot when i was 6 years old. i used to crawl around like a kitty. one day, a small triangular piece of glass got into the top of my foot. it was deep enough to need to be excised. i got xrays and my first surgeon cut me open but “couldn’t find the piece” so they just stitched me up & said it probably fell out. a year or so went by and i was still having pain. i got xrays again and the new surgeon saw the same piece of glass in my foot. the second surgery was successful... i am 21 now, and throughout my whole life, that scar area and a bit around it have felt awful. the most uncomfortable feeling ever, super sensitive, numb, sometimes painful, sometimes burning or tingly or even twitchy. i’m going to start to try to desensitize it. i’m hoping that even though it’s been so long, i get some relief. it’s pretty constant and i feel like i’ve just gotten used to it and never told a doctor. i’m not sure if i should- but it is extremely sensitive. thank you for your advice. it’s hard to find this stuff directly related to scars and surgeries online.
Oh wow! Such a long time to be going through this. I hope this helps you find some relief. 🙏 These taping techniques are also worth a try- ua-cam.com/video/iR_av-usNRg/v-deo.html
Hi i had an Injury on my ring hand middle finger. Actually the finger tip got sliced by the sharp glass and after 3 months post surgery. The condition of the injury is it got some new hypersensitive skin and scar. Barely can’t do anything with my hand. Can’t hold a glass of water or a cup of tea. Its tingling all the time. Sometimes feels like electric shock. On the top of the my finger got stiffness all the time, had pain inside, swelling and etc. My therapist told me your finger tendon got cut. I have less mobility in my finger. She gives me few exercises. I Just want to know is it will be okey or i have to take it with me my whole life?
I just had surgery for tenosynovitis on my left wrist at thumb side. I see lots of videos about exercises for tenosynovitis (that were for those who didn't already have surgery). And saw only a couple patients who made a little video the day or two after their surgery. But I am not seeing any videos about after care, and physical therapy, and desensitization, or warning signs of something going wrong for those who had already gotten the surgery. Is there a way u could make a video on that, or know of a video u could suggest to me to watch, or have any tips/info for any of that? I mean I have my first PT appointment tomorrow. But the area, including the scar is so incredibly sensitive, almost like a burning kind of pain, and just one small spot that is still completely numb. The area is a little swollen still. Gets a little purple-ish when I am cold. But it is not red or hot to the touch. And the incision itself was/is healing perfectly fine. I have been using my comprehension sleeve. And a brace when I am trying to physically do anything (doc wants me to use it for another couple weeks yet). And have been taking ibuprofen and icing it. I had the surgery about 3 weeks ago.
Thank you for your videos! I had bilateral carpal tunnel surgery back in October. From the moment I woke up, my right middle and ring fingers were hot, and very numb. The heat subsided a week ago, and some of the ultra sensitive skin also has reduced a bit too. Those fingers are still very numb. I can’t easily touch type with them, and they are very annoying rubbing against each other, as it feels as though I have thick finger stalls on both fingers! My hand gets stiff from time to time too...so these exercises I’m hoping will help! They felt good! I just want to ask if you have any exercises that I can do that will help bring the feeling back in my fingers? Thank you so much!
I have the same felligs like you. My right hand tip of the middle finger got sliced and nerves and tendon damaged. After that new very sensitive skin grow up but i dont want to use it because it feels pain and stiffness and numbness all the time after 3 months post surgery. I Just want to ask you how are you after a year ? Is that the same condition or the time heals a lot?
After my surgery I’m super sensitive near my scar. Is it normal for the area to slightly burn/nerves get a little active after a session of this?? This is why I stop
Just had my index fingertip lac closed with 5 sutures which were super tight a month ago. Now it's horrendously painful 2 weeks after suture removal. Any advice?
My arm that has scars from self harm hurts and I don't know if it's the scars or just some pressure on my arm while sleeping. It's been happening the past two days and the scars are sensitive too. I'm not sure what could cause that
Very very helpful! @VirtualHandcare, how to thin down a scar on finger tips? I recently had surgery on my fingertip. The scar is too thick that bothers whenever I hold a spoon, fork, knife. Scar massage swells up my finger. Do you have other tips to thin down a scar???
I have the same felligs like you. My right hand tip of the middle finger got sliced and nerves and tendon damaged. After that new very sensitive skin grow up but i dont want to use it because it feels pain and stiffness and numbness all the time after 3 months post surgery. I Just want to ask you how are you after a year ? Is that the same condition or the time heals a lot?
Hang in there. My finger started to feel close to normal 6 months post surgery. Now that it’s more than 1 year, the finger is fully functional without pain and sensitivity. Hang in there. Do the desensitization method and try to get back to normal activities. With prayers and faith, it will all get better🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻
I had a work related crush injury to my left index finger the distal phalanx broke in half. This was about 12 year ago and I still get sharp needle pains and it tends to itch all the time. I grab a water hose with a gun and put my finger under the water pressure that’s what helps me
I had an accident one year ago, my index finger crushed, that cause an almost amputation of the tip but the early microvascular suture helps and it recovered almost old normal but small area on the finger tip, show some sensitive loss, when writing cause some kind of discomfort and pain. I can't write properly and legibly. There is any way to return my fine skills (writing, etc)
My ring finger is sensitive to touch and so I struggle to hold things due to these sensations. My physio checked my central nerve system where I did feel pain on an area of my back in the middle and on either side of my upper back by the shoulders but the sensation in my finger when he asked me to see if there was a change, there wasn't it felt the same. I feel this in my ring finger and middle and small finger in both my left and right hand. So could it pherifiral nerve damage ? My physio doesn't know for sure and he said suggested that I see an Hand specialist. I'm really concerned and I want to know what's causing this so I can get rid of it. I've had it for 10 wks now.
Hi. I broke my wrist over a month ago and am about to get cast off. I did not need surgery for wrist it was non displaced and just had cast on. My question is my two fingers are so super sensitive I don’t even touch anything. I declined the carpal tunnel surgery and am worried that I declined the surgery but just wanted to heal the wrist. How long can this sensitivity last. Thank you.
Ann Bergmann it is hard to say how long it would take. There are many factors that can cause this. But it is important to figure out how to reduce the sensitivity so you can use your fingers! Have you seen a hand therapist?
I had an accident recently and because of it Both my arms r hypersensitive, so all the nerves in my arms were affected. Any touch on my arms or hands will cause excruciating pain. Is there anything I can do to desensitise my arms.
I have extreme pain in my finger tips so when i type i feel a lot of pain its like typing on a hot surface. I have done 2 nerve tests and everything is normal...i've even seen hand specialists BUT they can't tell what it is. THis has been 2 years now. Could you please help me? I'm getting depressed at this point
What about a finger that feels normal in general, but if it ever experiences any kind of impact, it's exponentially more painful than it should be. For example today I quickly reached down to grab a kitchen towel, and on the way down wrapped my finger on the corner of the counter. For any other finger it would have been nothin. For this finger, it felt like someone was squeezing it in a vice for almost 5 mins.
Hi, so here's my story and I need help. I severed my median nerve and cut both my tendants when I was 23. I was suicidal and depressed at the time. Since the surgery, I had to have carpal tunnel surgery to release a compressed nerve and get rid of scar tissue. BUT...my hand is still very tingly, and numb all the time. When it gets cold it hurts way worse and my hand doesn't like to hold anything. I am always in so much pain but I don't want to take pain medication to relieve it. Please help. I am now 31.
Oh wow! Thank you for sharing your story! With a nerve injury that happen 8 years ago it can be difficult to figure out what is going on and how to help without really looking at your hand. I would seek out an experienced hand therapist that can listen to your concerns and work with you. 🙏
Thank you! I must have a crushed finger tip injury. It’s so great to hear someone talk about this. I’m three weeks post injury and working on desensitizing
You were the only video that knew my problems. I crushed the tip of my finger 20 years ago. My finger is sensitive but not too sensitive. Things feel different with that finger. It hurts so bad when it is hit. It was more sensitive in the cold too. I've spent about 20 years avoiding it being touched. I have done little things. I use it when I know the tip can't be harmed. Typing is hard. A new keyboard is easy. A older keyboard where the keys stick I couldn't push.
Thanks so much for this. I just had surgery on my finger to remove a cyst, and I thought the pain I was feeling was from pressure on the stitches when something pressed against the bandage. Now the stitches are out, and it is still extremely sensitive at the incision. And yet there is numbness at the fingertip which the doctor said should go away over time. I flipped a light switch with that finger today-- ouch!
You have given me hope.
Thanks alot for your demonstration
It was so illustrative
Michelle snapped on this one! Great tips for my poor finger tip
I had a partial finger amputation, from the top joint up, so no fingernail anymore.
I'm healing very fast, and I'm ready to start adjusting sensitization so I can use it again. These are amazing tips. Thank you!!!!
I hope these help!
Yoo me too! Got my isolated gigantism fixed on the 14th
Great information, just what my OT told me to do today for my neuropathy in my fingertips and my carpal tunnel scar!
That is great! Those OT's are pretty smart...lol!
I'm glad I came across this video. My thumb have been having tingling pains for more than 2 yrs now and I've consulted with a number of ortho doctors but no one has given an exact diagnosis yet. They had me on xray but saw nothing. The calcium+d3 vits somehow lessened the pains, but overall it's still there. And now my index finger is starting to tingle as well. Idk what to do or who to consult with.
Great help to me in recovering after broken wrist surgery. Thank you for the informative videos.
I am 6 weeks post operative from Duprodone Disease surgery on my left middle finger (it was half of one finger, not the hand itself). I had 8 stitches in one finger. Thank you - this video really helped.
THANK YOU
Thank you for doing this video. I got my right dominant thumb caught under an automotive lift on January 25th and lost the entire tip of my thumb and the nail. It's almost healed but still sensitive.
I was taught to rub the hypersensitive area for 1 minute per texture using the textures you have shown in your video, for up to 10 minutes. I’m also taught that you rub the contralateral side too. How many minutes do you tap or rub the unaffected contralateral side to train the affected side on how normal sensation should feel?
Thanks
genius! thank you for sharing
I was a guitarist i had a partial amputation to my pointer finger on my left hand (my fretting hand) now I fear I’ll never be able to play again I didn’t lose a tremendous amount of the finger but it’s been 6 months since the injury and my finger is still entirely sensitive to touch so much so I can’t even push the strings a little bit , any advice other than the phenomenal tips in the video ?
Same here bro.. 3 months after the injury I cant even press any of the strings. So sad that I cant play my guitar anymore. 😢
How are you feeling / recovering? I just had a crush injury on my lefy index finger, fretting hand and I'm still in a cast. I'm worried i wont be able to push down on the strings
My dad amputated half of his index and middle fingers. In therapy they would make him tap the table. Rub different textures like playdoh even velcro. The therapist would massage the scar too a few minutes with lotion. They would put pennies in a bin with a bunch of marbles and he would have to find them and pick them up. Of course because they are shorter he is limited but he is back to building furniture and using his tools
I am right there with you. I had my ring and middle fingers partially amputated and reattached. I am two months out and cannot touch a guitar string. Hope it's getting better for you.
I sliced my finger tip off using a mandolin. The skin has grown back but unfortunately the tip is still very sensitive. Are they any specific desensitizing exercises you could recommend and how long does it take for the nerves to calm down?
Are you asking a question that is answered in the very video you're watching? This entire video IS THE answer! Do these exercises and it will desensitize. I lost from the knuckle up and have used these exercises to reduce nerve pain and numbness.
Whats a Mandolin?
Can u plz tell me eat to do do for this pain. Even I have pain in finger tips. It hurts if I take take things
i had surgery on the top of my foot when i was 6 years old. i used to crawl around like a kitty. one day, a small triangular piece of glass got into the top of my foot. it was deep enough to need to be excised. i got xrays and my first surgeon cut me open but “couldn’t find the piece” so they just stitched me up & said it probably fell out. a year or so went by and i was still having pain. i got xrays again and the new surgeon saw the same piece of glass in my foot. the second surgery was successful... i am 21 now, and throughout my whole life, that scar area and a bit around it have felt awful. the most uncomfortable feeling ever, super sensitive, numb, sometimes painful, sometimes burning or tingly or even twitchy. i’m going to start to try to desensitize it. i’m hoping that even though it’s been so long, i get some relief. it’s pretty constant and i feel like i’ve just gotten used to it and never told a doctor. i’m not sure if i should- but it is extremely sensitive. thank you for your advice. it’s hard to find this stuff directly related to scars and surgeries online.
Oh wow! Such a long time to be going through this. I hope this helps you find some relief. 🙏 These taping techniques are also worth a try- ua-cam.com/video/iR_av-usNRg/v-deo.html
Can you use this technique for trigeminal neuralgia ?
Hi i had an Injury on my ring hand middle finger. Actually the finger tip got sliced by the sharp glass and after 3 months post surgery. The condition of the injury is it got some new hypersensitive skin and scar. Barely can’t do anything with my hand. Can’t hold a glass of water or a cup of tea. Its tingling all the time. Sometimes feels like electric shock. On the top of the my finger got stiffness all the time, had pain inside, swelling and etc. My therapist told me your finger tendon got cut. I have less mobility in my finger. She gives me few exercises. I Just want to know is it will be okey or i have to take it with me my whole life?
I just had surgery for tenosynovitis on my left wrist at thumb side.
I see lots of videos about exercises for tenosynovitis (that were for those who didn't already have surgery).
And saw only a couple patients who made a little video the day or two after their surgery.
But I am not seeing any videos about after care, and physical therapy, and desensitization, or warning signs of something going wrong for those who had already gotten the surgery.
Is there a way u could make a video on that, or know of a video u could suggest to me to watch, or have any tips/info for any of that?
I mean I have my first PT appointment tomorrow.
But the area, including the scar is so incredibly sensitive, almost like a burning kind of pain, and just one small spot that is still completely numb.
The area is a little swollen still.
Gets a little purple-ish when I am cold.
But it is not red or hot to the touch.
And the incision itself was/is healing perfectly fine.
I have been using my comprehension sleeve.
And a brace when I am trying to physically do anything (doc wants me to use it for another couple weeks yet).
And have been taking ibuprofen and icing it.
I had the surgery about 3 weeks ago.
Thank you for your videos! I had bilateral carpal tunnel surgery back in October. From the moment I woke up, my right middle and ring fingers were hot, and very numb. The heat subsided a week ago, and some of the ultra sensitive skin also has reduced a bit too. Those fingers are still very numb. I can’t easily touch type with them, and they are very annoying rubbing against each other, as it feels as though I have thick finger stalls on both fingers! My hand gets stiff from time to time too...so these exercises I’m hoping will help! They felt good! I just want to ask if you have any exercises that I can do that will help bring the feeling back in my fingers? Thank you so much!
I have the same felligs like you. My right hand tip of the middle finger got sliced and nerves and tendon damaged. After that new very sensitive skin grow up but i dont want to use it because it feels pain and stiffness and numbness all the time after 3 months post surgery. I Just want to ask you how are you after a year ? Is that the same condition or the time heals a lot?
After my surgery I’m super sensitive near my scar. Is it normal for the area to slightly burn/nerves get a little active after a session of this?? This is why I stop
Just had my index fingertip lac closed with 5 sutures which were super tight a month ago. Now it's horrendously painful 2 weeks after suture removal. Any advice?
My arm that has scars from self harm hurts and I don't know if it's the scars or just some pressure on my arm while sleeping. It's been happening the past two days and the scars are sensitive too. I'm not sure what could cause that
Very very helpful!
@VirtualHandcare, how to thin down a scar on finger tips? I recently had surgery on my fingertip. The scar is too thick that bothers whenever I hold a spoon, fork, knife. Scar massage swells up my finger. Do you have other tips to thin down a scar???
I have the same felligs like you. My right hand tip of the middle finger got sliced and nerves and tendon damaged. After that new very sensitive skin grow up but i dont want to use it because it feels pain and stiffness and numbness all the time after 3 months post surgery. I Just want to ask you how are you after a year ? Is that the same condition or the time heals a lot?
Hang in there. My finger started to feel close to normal 6 months post surgery. Now that it’s more than 1 year, the finger is fully functional without pain and sensitivity. Hang in there. Do the desensitization method and try to get back to normal activities. With prayers and faith, it will all get better🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻
Shourav, Faith’s finger got better on the 6th month and fully functional now. Hang in there
I had a work related crush injury to my left index finger the distal phalanx broke in half. This was about 12 year ago and I still get sharp needle pains and it tends to itch all the time. I grab a water hose with a gun and put my finger under the water pressure that’s what helps me
I'm going to try this for my fingertip scar. Thanks!
I am trying this the next finger inch. I know that feeling so well. I rub it.
Can a vibration plate cause the sensitivity to the nerves in fingertips and toes?
My left index finger got injured. 4 months after the surgery, my index finger tip still so much sensitive. My question is " will it ever heal"?
My injury is 20 years old. There will bad days. Your finger will also feel itchy. I rub my finger tip. A person above water cold or warm helps.
I had an accident one year ago, my index finger crushed, that cause an almost amputation of the tip but the early microvascular suture helps and it recovered almost old normal but small area on the finger tip, show some sensitive loss, when writing cause some kind of discomfort and pain. I can't write properly and legibly. There is any way to return my fine skills (writing, etc)
I don't have specific writing exercises but I am sure there are several here on YT. I'll have to put that on my list of videos to do!
My ring finger is sensitive to touch and so I struggle to hold things due to these sensations. My physio checked my central nerve system where I did feel pain on an area of my back in the middle and on either side of my upper back by the shoulders but the sensation in my finger when he asked me to see if there was a change, there wasn't it felt the same. I feel this in my ring finger and middle and small finger in both my left and right hand. So could it pherifiral nerve damage ? My physio doesn't know for sure and he said suggested that I see an Hand specialist. I'm really concerned and I want to know what's causing this so I can get rid of it. I've had it for 10 wks now.
Sorry to just now see this but hopefully this has resolved. I would definitely see a hand therapist for further evaluation.
Hi. I broke my wrist over a month ago and am about to get cast off. I did not need surgery for wrist it was non displaced and just had cast on. My question is my two fingers are so super sensitive I don’t even touch anything. I declined the carpal tunnel surgery and am worried that I declined the surgery but just wanted to heal the wrist. How long can this sensitivity last. Thank you.
Ann Bergmann it is hard to say how long it would take. There are many factors that can cause this. But it is important to figure out how to reduce the sensitivity so you can use your fingers! Have you seen a hand therapist?
I had an accident recently and because of it Both my arms r hypersensitive, so all the nerves in my arms were affected. Any touch on my arms or hands will cause excruciating pain. Is there anything I can do to desensitise my arms.
You can try the suggestions in the video over any area that is sensitive doesn't have to be just the fingers.
I have extreme pain in my finger tips so when i type i feel a lot of pain its like typing on a hot surface. I have done 2 nerve tests and everything is normal...i've even seen hand specialists BUT they can't tell what it is. THis has been 2 years now. Could you please help me? I'm getting depressed at this point
I have a question will it ever heal ?
I have had a knee replacement and have sensitivity on my scar what can I use ?
A lot of these same techniques can help.
What about a finger that feels normal in general, but if it ever experiences any kind of impact, it's exponentially more painful than it should be. For example today I quickly reached down to grab a kitchen towel, and on the way down wrapped my finger on the corner of the counter. For any other finger it would have been nothin. For this finger, it felt like someone was squeezing it in a vice for almost 5 mins.
Hard to say- tiny slivers of metal or wood can get into the fingers. May not hurt to get it checked out just to make sure.
Hi, so here's my story and I need help. I severed my median nerve and cut both my tendants when I was 23. I was suicidal and depressed at the time. Since the surgery, I had to have carpal tunnel surgery to release a compressed nerve and get rid of scar tissue. BUT...my hand is still very tingly, and numb all the time. When it gets cold it hurts way worse and my hand doesn't like to hold anything. I am always in so much pain but I don't want to take pain medication to relieve it. Please help. I am now 31.
Oh wow! Thank you for sharing your story! With a nerve injury that happen 8 years ago it can be difficult to figure out what is going on and how to help without really looking at your hand. I would seek out an experienced hand therapist that can listen to your concerns and work with you. 🙏
@@VirtualHandCare Thank you for responding. I will look into it.
what about the opposite? My husband lost the sensitivity in his fingers...
My hands tingles just watching her move her hands...cringe...[ don't stop? ]