Twitching Hand?

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For the past week, my left hand has been twitching uncontrollably. It's mostly my pinkie and ring finger, it's like they're constantly trying to stretch themselves out. If I try to keep from moving them, it feels like they go completely immobile. Sometimes, rarely, my entire fist will clench, and it'll take a couple seconds before I'm able to unclench it. I looked it up, and the most likely explanation sounds like muscle fatigue, but this has been going on for more than a week now. I've always had Tourette's Syndrome too, and while it's not nearly as bad as it used to be, I'm wondering if this might just be a new tick that I've developed. I heard nerve damage could do it too, but I doubt that's what it is because I haven't done anything (that I know of) that could damage my nerves. This is getting really annoying, since my job involves a lot of typing, and this tends to make me mess up a lot. Anyone have an idea what might be causing it, and/or how to make it stop?

I don't know for sure what it could be. Could it be related to carpal tunnel syndrome? I have heard of people who type a lot getting carpal tunnel syndrome. I hope you find some answers soon.

Possibly it's something akin to DePuyten's contracture, an inherited trait that causes the pinkie and/or other fingers to lose the ability to fully open but rather to contract into permanent bends. Margaret Thatcher had this; it comes with northern European (especially Scandinavian) heritage. Or like other commenter said, it might be something like carpal tunnel syndrome.

You could ask a neurologist, a hand specialist, or your primary care doctor for further advice. I recommend that you do this promptly, don't wait to see if it improves over a year.

The cure might be as simple as using modifications to your workstation, or as difficult as surgery, and it's just possible that no cure exists. I repeat, try to bring this to medical attention soon. Good luck!