Fingers going numb while driving

I get that from time to time myself. Sometimes it get's pretty bad. It can be a couple things. It can be the beginning of carpal tunnel syndrome. Holding a steering wheel and gear shifter for many hours a day is no different than typing on a keyboard.
Another explanation may be a circulation issue. Due to the sedative nature of truck driving your body get's acclimated to inactivity. This is what was my problem. I never had it completely diagnosed due to lack of insurance, but a doctor told me to just be more active. "Get the blood flowing". Really. Go for a walk. Add some calisthenics to your daily routine. I would walk for 30 minutes a day.
I'm sure you'll find it helps. If the condition continues or gets worse as time goes on I would see a doc.

 

Diabetes, pending stroke or leprosy ... I'm not a doctor, but I did stay in a Holiday Inn Express once.

 

I had the very same thing happen to me, but when I was riding my motorcycle. I had Carpal Tunnel Syndrome on both hands.

A simple test by your primary doctor will help along in the diagnostics. He/she will then send you to another doctor (specialist) that will do further testing. When you get your health benefits, get tested right away. There can and will be long term nerve damage that will occur.

Let us know how you make out with this.

 

I'm with Gizmo on that one. Could be something simple, but like Gizmo said you can get nerve damage too.

You are also a new driver and maybe white knuckling the wheel! Relax and drive comfortable. I would also try not to wrap your fingers around the wheel. Drive more with your palms.

 

Wait a week or so after you get your insurance. Like bullhauler said then it won't be pre existing. Just started happening after you had to sign all those insurance papers!

 

wow,laser?

I was cut open, albeit a very tiny cut, and I'd say that after both hands were done, I was back to work in one month. But I was turning wrenches back then too.

And yes, NEVER say you had this for a while. The insurance can deny the claim as pre-existing as mentioned.

 

Even at my years of driving now, I still get white knuckles when the snows start flying. Not because of my abilities, but the lack of abilities from the 4 wheelers and the stunt driving they do when it snows.