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Is osteoarthritis and lost of strength on my hands related? is there any therapy for this?
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Kind of young: For advanced symptoms. Ck with pcp for other testing.
Answered 12/21/2013
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Yes.The pain : Causes one not to use the muscles, that then atrophy.Then it becomes a vicious cycle .Get a squeeze ball and strengthen those muscles.
Answered 12/21/2013
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