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Both of my thumbs are locking at the joint .very painful . the right started first now the left is locking.. what could it be ?
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Trigger : Sounds like trigger finger/thumb. Hopefully all your other joints and faculties are working. I'd see your primary for some therapy/shots or surgical referral
Answered 5/18/2014
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