numb finger tips

I have been experiencing numb finger tips more often lately. Varying fingers, situations, lengths of time.
Any thoughts?
mj

I have that also, MJ, but can definitely relate it to the weather, especially cold. There are many things that can cause that, mostly nerve related.

I have that also, definitely related to cold.The fingers become white and numb :S

Think about when this seems to occur, and whether you notice patterns, so you can share that with a doctor if needed. I have Raynaud's phenomenon in cold exposure, which can be just a bit of numbness or can include fingertips (or even half a finger) going perfectly white. Raynaud's can present alone, or it can be in conjunction with other disorders. Mine is thought to be just Raynaud's. Mine seemed worst when the cold was an extreme change, as in reaching into an icy cooler while standing in otherwise warm temperatures, jumping into cold water on a warm day, or walking from a heated home into the outdoors on a very cold day. There are some tips online for dealing with Raynaud's that involve warm/cold techniques. Not sure they worked for me, but I rarely have the ghastly white finger now. (Of course, I also now consciously avoid putting my hands deep in ice in coolers to retrieve items if someone else can do it, and I wear gloves at the slightest chill in the weather.)

I also have numb fingers sometimes for no reason, probably a residual effect of carpal tunnel syndrome in pregnancy (surgery on one side, other side mild enough for no surgery). Some people get that type numbness in response to holding a telephone for a while, blow drying hair, gripping a steering wheel for a long drive, etc.
Norma

Well it's certainly not cold related !! We are in the midst of a heat wave here.
Most probably a circulation issue - just getting old . . . & grumpy . . .
mj

Heat can cause it too, MJ. Heat affects me like that, but it's direct heat. I get numbness in arms, hands and fingers when I take a hot shower. If the heat in my car is blowing on my hands, my fingers go numb.

It's probably worth mentioning to your doctor next time you see one. Any discoloration?

Since you are in a heat wave there, have you been reaching into an ice cooler for beverages? Or blowing the car air conditioner on high while driving? If my hand is on the wheel and the a/c is on, I have to close the vent nearest the steering wheel, or I get a striped finger.
Norma

No, it's random. Nothing I can blame it on or connect it to. Just weird. I can be just sitting there or out shopping or whatever & become aware of a numb finger tip. Lasts an hour or so then OK again.
mj

You say it is random but I would try and keep a diary of when it happens.

So simple note day time which fingers involved how long and a quick not about what happened just before it. That way when you mention it to the doctor and you say it is random you will have proof. If there is a trigger you may also find what it is by keeping a diary.

My sister in law was experiencing numbing of fingers and hands. She reported to her doctor- ended getting diagnosed with diabetes. The numbness was peripheral neuropathy from the diabetes.

AND

Another friend of mine was having numbness in different parts of her hand and some fingers. She ended up being diagnosed with a pinched nerve in her neck. After some physical therapy, the numbness went away.

You just never know. I agree, you should talk with your primary care doctor.