Is wrist drop with numbness worrisome?
Patient: I have wrist drop, and can move last three fingers more, side to side if not up and down. My thumb and pointer have lost some of their nunbness, starting at their tips first. My fear is that I still cannot move my wrist at all..how long before I should get worried? Doctor: Hello,I would explain that your symptoms are caused by a pinched nerve (possible radial nerve). For this reason, I recommend consulting with a neurologist for a physical exam and performing nerve conduction studies. If you have slept in a wrong position, this situation may last up to some weeks, depending on the degree of nerve compression.Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.  Regards, Dr. Ilir Sharka, Cardiologist