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My thumb is numb and tangling i think it's from me playing my ps3 and pressing the button too much anything i can do to help rest my thumb?
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Yes--Stop PS3: You are suffering from a classic repetitive motion injury. The only "cure" is to stop doing what is causing your problem until the symptoms resolve. Then, you can resume, but at a lowered intensity. Topical DMSO (available from a health food store or feed store may help).
Answered 11/23/2014
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