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Suggest Home Remedy For Wrist And Joint Discomfort
For about a month off and on, I have been having mild discomfort in my wrist, mainly on the thumb side joint. Now this week, I have been having a shooting pain and some numbness up my arm to my elbow. Are there any exercise or home remedies I can try to alleviate the discomfort.fm
Tue, 2 Jan 2018
Hi
Do hot fomentation and apply anti inflammatory gel twice a day.Take Motrin twice after meals.wear a wrist band for support.avoid working the wrist for 3 days it will help
Do hot fomentation and apply anti inflammatory gel twice a day.Take Motrin twice after meals.wear a wrist band for support.avoid working the wrist for 3 days it will help
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