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My Hands Cramp Up And Stiffen, Kindly Suggestions
I think I may have carpal tunnel . Not to sure though. my symptoms are. If I am using my hands for a good period of time, using the same repetitive movements, my hands cramp up, and stiffen. Also everytime i use my hands or thumbs for any reason, I have to crack my thumbs. and they do crack everytime, I could crack them over and over again. The thumb cracking has been so bad that it is actually a habit now. Any suggestions ? or maybe a possible diagnosis, so I cant treat my problems.
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Wed, 21 Apr 2010
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Your problem seems some what like a carpal tunnel syndrome but not exactly. what could be done for this to do a nerve conduction study of both hands so that we can get a confirmation of carpal tunnel syndrome . By consulting a neurosurgeon it can treated well also . Dont worry before you conclude upon the diagnosis get an opinion from a neurosurgeon/orthopedic surgeon
take care bye
Your problem seems some what like a carpal tunnel syndrome but not exactly. what could be done for this to do a nerve conduction study of both hands so that we can get a confirmation of carpal tunnel syndrome . By consulting a neurosurgeon it can treated well also . Dont worry before you conclude upon the diagnosis get an opinion from a neurosurgeon/orthopedic surgeon
take care bye
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