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Both my wrists ache, all the way to my thumbs. they get weak, numb worse at night and waking up in the morning. what type of doctor should i see?
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See details: See a rheumatologist or orthopedist. You likely have carpal tunnel syndromes and a tendinitis.
Answered 7/18/2014
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