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My hand starts to hurt when i am in the middle of taking notes in class or when i am writing a paper so why does that happen?

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Dr. Jeffrey Sider answered

Specializes in Sports Medicine

Fatigue: could be something as simple as muscular writers fatigue but you might also be getting some early carpal tunnel symptoms or some tendonitis try a larger diameter writing instrument if symptoms persist, get an orthopedic exam

Dr Stauffer-munekata agreed

Answered 10/22/2014

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