Guyon canal syndrome - anybody heard of this?

[KnottedYet]

You might wanna have a PT or OT or doc check your hand. Could be the tunnel of Guyon and squishing of the ulnar nerve there, or it could be the ulnar nerve is getting squished at the elbow. The other wacky thing is that it could be referred from the shoulder or neck! I'm sure in your internet search you've found discussion of "Tinel's sign" at the elbow, and tenderness at the tunnel of Guyon, but bear in mind that these spots sing out to pressure even without pathology, so don't use them for your diagnosis.

Specialized makes a glove (about $18) that has a pad over the tunnel of Guyon. I'm planning to buy a pair as soon as I get my paycheck. They're nice.

[Brina]

You might wanna have a PT or OT or doc check your hand. Could be the tunnel of Guyon and squishing of the ulnar nerve there, or it could be the ulnar nerve is getting squished at the elbow. The other wacky thing is that it could be referred from the shoulder or neck! I'm sure in your internet search you've found discussion of "Tinel's sign" at the elbow, and tenderness at the tunnel of Guyon, but bear in mind that these spots sing out to pressure even without pathology, so don't use them for your diagnosis.

Specialized makes a glove (about $18) that has a pad over the tunnel of Guyon. I'm planning to buy a pair as soon as I get my paycheck. They're nice.

Thanks for the info. i will look into those gloves.

I know that the pressure can't be originating in my elbow, I had ulnar nerve transposition surgery over 15 years ago. I do have a pinched nerve in my neck, but I would expect that to flare during any cycling. This is only occurring on my road bike, specifically while I am riding on my hoods.

I am searching out a good hand specialist here in the Chicago area. My previous treatments for this problem was in NYC.

thanks again.