Pretty new to road biking. Got proper fit and set up from quality LBS.

After only a couple of miles i get numbness in the median nerve distribution: first 3 fingers of both hands as well as half of 4th fingers. Classic carpal tunnel symptoms. BTW: I do not have carpal tunnel. I work in medical field and recent nerve conduction was WNL, (within normal limits).

If while riding I was flexing my wrists I suppose there could be some compression of the median nerve but when I ride, either on the hoods or up top if anything my wrists are a bit extended which would take pressure off the median nerves.

I use padded gloves. I am at a loss as to why i develop symptoms of median nerve compression in the absence of wrist flexion. Any thoughts on how to deal with this??