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My dominant pointer and middle fingers have been numb for a while. my doctor appointment is not for another week. what can i do until then?
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Carpal tunnel: Anti inflammatory medication may help. Hand and wrist physical therapy may help. But you may need rest, a steroid injection or even surgery to solve this problem.
Answered 2/3/2015
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