Numbness in hand isn't going away

[witeowl]

But the numbness is not going away! It's not just when I ride - it's all the time. ...do I need to "man up" and go to the doctor?

Please go to the doctor.

Yes, I believe it's time to woman up and go to the doctor.

While you're waiting for your appointment to come around, try NSAIDs like ibuprofin or naproxen (Aleve). You can also try getting in some extra Omega-3s (that helps against inflammation as well).