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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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Dr. Ronald Krauser answered

See details: See a rheumatologist or orthopedist. You likely have carpal tunnel syndromes and a tendinitis.

Dr Munshower and 2 doctors agreed

Answered 7/18/2014

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A member asked:

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?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Ronald Krauser answered

Dr Munshower and 2 doctors agreed

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