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Thumb tightness or stiffness. no pain comes and goes? not swollen, started a week ago. comes and goes seems worse upon waking up

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Dr. Oscar Novick answered

Specializes in Pediatrics

Tight thumb: You may be having symptoms of a carpel tunnel syndrome. If pain persists check with a hand surgeon or orthopedist.

Answered 12/11/2013

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I have pain/stiffness in all my finger joints aside from my thumb in both hands. I can't identify any cause such as an injury or overuse. It was a sudden, unexplained onset 2 weeks ago. It's worse in the morning. Should I go to my doc?

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