Boss R,
I had the Ulnar nerve problem a couple of years ago in my left hand -- apparently that 2-finger numbness is the classic symptom -- related to my constantly leaning on my left elbow, a habit I had acquired at a job I'd been doing for about 6 months. Doctor put me on an anti-inflammatory (Naproxen) and in about 2 weeks it was gone. But I still find myself tending to lean on that elbow, and when I do it a lot, I can tell it's threatening to come back.