The neurologist spent quite a bit of time talking with me after the NCS. He said that it is an "extremely" severe case and I need to follow-up with my doctor as soon as possible to discuss surgery. He said that I need surgery ASAP to stop the damage, however, he feels as severe as it is the surgery will probably not fix the damage that has already been done...meaning I may have a numb thumb and index finger for life! And he also said that I am very close to the possibility of losing the use of my thumb! I knew it was bad but I never imagined it was as bad as he made it sound.
So, I have an appointment with my doctor next Wednesday.