Originally Posted by
icemilkcoffee
Are you putting your weight on the center groove of your palm?
that aggravates the carpal tunnel nerves.
Your weight should be on the butt of your palm. Rotate your elbows inwards so the butt of the palms are resting on the handlebars/hoods. Are you using modern brifters or old style brake levers?
Carpal tunnel is index, middle, and 1/2 of ring finger, whereas the OP's numbness is little finger and 1/2 of ring finger which is the Ulnar nerve.