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I've been told i have cts by my gp & waiting to see specialist but i have a severe pain in top of hand & wrist with pressure or weight. is this cts to?
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Let me explain: Sever pain is not common symptoms i see in cts unless it happen suddenly the same goes for the numbness. Usually if you apply splint (wrist support) especially at night or working hours and use medications for inflammation should able to manage.
Answered 3/13/2014
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