loss of hand strength?

[snapdragen]

I wonder if some hand strengthening exercises would help? Hold a tennis ball, squeeze, release...etc., etc. Or one of those squishy "stress ball" things. To avoid problems in the future, not to fix your existing problem.

I'm out of my element here - ladies, any suggestions?

[CorsairMac]

Idiots or not - I'm thinking you need to see a Dr. There's a difference between numbness and loss of strength. If you've lost strength in your hand and you weren't riding - I'm athinking ya'll got more issues going on than the bike.
There are good drs out there ---really there are....maybe you can find a dr who specializes in hands.

[Lynne]

Idiots or not - I'm thinking you need to see a Dr. There's a difference between numbness and loss of strength. If you've lost strength in your hand and you weren't riding - I'm athinking ya'll got more issues going on than the bike.
There are good drs out there ---really there are....maybe you can find a dr who specializes in hands.

Never had this happen before-this is new with the 3 days in a row of riding. Could be the Fuji, could be the 3 days riding, I don't know. Eh, all those idiot doctors say is "oh, it will probably go away in a few weeks. Just don't do anything for two weeks and if it's still XXXXX, come back and we'll take another look." Really hate doctors, especially since most of the ones that are actually taking any kind of insurance plan are lazy and couldn't manage to do 10 miles on a bike, let alone ride one 3 days in a row!

This morning was really suckie (new word, thank you very much!), I chose not to ride again today. I *will* be riding after work tonight because there is no way in frickin' hell I am going 3 days w/no ride! I'm already fidgeting myself to death as it is!!!

Ok, thanks...I feel better now

[BikerJeanne]

I am having the EXACT same problem as you not that it will make you feel any better. I literally could not shift with my right hand by the end of my ride last night. If I go out tonight I will be able to shift but I will have to use my index and middle finger and really have to concentrate on it to make it happen. It is so frustrating. Of course I am riding with my husband that thinks I am being a typical 'soft' woman. If he cannot see blood or bone coming out of me then I really don't have a problem. (I think he grew up with a hypocondriac sister...hence the lack of compassion!!!) Of course, I don't have ANY problem with my left hand. I am right handed so it is killing me!!!!!!!!! I feel the same way about DR's but I may have to go soon anyhow.