# no feeling in fingertip, permanent? **URL:** \ **Category:** In My Humble Opinion\ **Created:** [February 7, 2012, 7:36pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/no-feeling-in-fingertip-permanent/612106 "2012-02-07T19:36:43Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 7\ **Page:** 2
**Author:** ![VunderBob](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/v/839c29/32.png) [@VunderBob](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/VunderBob)\ **Post date:** [February 12, 2012, 12:50pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/no-feeling-in-fingertip-permanent/612106/21 "2012-02-12T12:50:32Z")
_IF_ you get it back it may take 9 months to a year to happen. The odds are a little better than even that sensation will be restored. VWife slammed her finger in the back door in October, and is dealing with a similar issue. I had major GI surgery a few years ago, and it was 9 months before I felt hunger. ---
**Author:** ![Count\_Blucher](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/c5a1d2/32.png) [@Count\_Blucher](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Count_Blucher)\ **Post date:** [February 12, 2012, 4:07pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/no-feeling-in-fingertip-permanent/612106/22 "2012-02-12T16:07:18Z")
> [@madmonk28](#): > > I’m thinking world’s most esoteric superpower, or is feeling likely to return as it continues to heal? Well, for now, great power comes with great responsibility. I have a funny feeling that you will eventually get full feeling back. When you do, however, please try to break the news gently to any sidekicks or minions. 😉 ---
**Author:** ![Rick](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/r/9f8e36/32.png) [@Rick](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Rick)\ **Post date:** [February 12, 2012, 4:18pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/no-feeling-in-fingertip-permanent/612106/23 "2012-02-12T16:18:17Z")
I lacerated three of my finger once (L index, R ring and pinke) The index was the worst going to the bone. Got stitched by a general surgeon who botched it. At first I had no sensation from the first knuckle to the tip. I could not start a nut onto a bolt using my index finger and thumb. No feedback to know if it was right. I had to use my second finger and thumb. Gradually I have regained feeling in that finger except for a small area near the wound area (at the first knuckle) Something I found out in all this was if you have damage to your finger insist on a plastic surgeon they do a much better job with quicker healing. ---
**Author:** ![Lanzy](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/74df32/32.png) [@Lanzy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Lanzy)\ **Post date:** [February 12, 2012, 5:37pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/no-feeling-in-fingertip-permanent/612106/24 "2012-02-12T17:37:21Z")
I got a dog bite on my finger 3 years ago, still completely numb. ---
**Author:** ![jvpbos](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/5f8ce5/32.png) [@jvpbos](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/jvpbos)\ **Post date:** [February 13, 2012, 5:41pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/no-feeling-in-fingertip-permanent/612106/25 "2012-02-13T17:41:05Z")
I ground the tip of a finger off several years ago. It was numb for a few months, then the feeling slowly started coming back. By about 2 years feeling was back. ---
**Author:** ![Pauly01](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/p/df705f/32.png) [@Pauly01](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Pauly01)\ **Post date:** [June 20, 2015, 6:53am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/no-feeling-in-fingertip-permanent/612106/26 "2015-06-20T06:53:06Z")
Can anyone here give me feedback on my situation? > **[Did I injure a nerve in my finger?](https://boards.straightdope.com/sdmb/showthread.php?t=759437)** > > About 10 days ago i injured my index finger from slamming both of my hands on a table due to being stressed/frustrated. I notice this later on in the day when i touched my left index finger on keyboard and other things but its very noticeable when i... ---
**Author:** ![Sunny\_Daze](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/sunny_daze/32/438_2.png) [@Sunny\_Daze](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Sunny_Daze)\ **Post date:** [June 20, 2015, 7:05am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/no-feeling-in-fingertip-permanent/612106/27 "2015-06-20T07:05:48Z")
> [@Pauly01](#): > > Can anyone here give me feedback on my situation? > [Did I injure a nerve in my finger? - In My Humble Opinion - Straight Dope Message Board](http://boards.straightdope.com/sdmb/showthread.php?t=759437) Same feedback I gave you on the other thread. Go see a dr. Hard to diagnose over the internet. It could be exactly what the retired doc said. it could be broken. It could be something physical therapy could help you with. Basically, you have an injury. You should see a dr and get an x-ray. [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/no-feeling-in-fingertip-permanent/612106.md?page=1)