so I hope this off-topic thing really means way off cause I got a weird question.

long story short - I've had 2 ruptured discs in my back, and 2 surgeries, so I know what merve damage feels like. so here's the thing....all of a sudden a week ago my ring finger on my right hand went numb. I havent lost mobility, so that leads me to think its not too serious, but I'm a musician and i cant play if I cant feel my finger. its hard to teach kids when you cant play anything right.

anyway, its not a total sensation loss, more like diminished. I'm afraid I might never get my full feeling back. anyone happen to know anything about this? think it could be related to carpal tunnel?

(I have an appt with my doc on tuesday)