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severe pain on the tip/side of r index finger. sharp and pulsating. lasting all day. also noticing loss of "meat" on that side of finger. thoughts?

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Dr. William Simon
Dr. William Simon answered
Integrative Medicine 32 years experience
CRPS, chronic pain: Complex Regional Pain Syndrome would be a consideration. A minor injury that results in pain out of proportion to the injury, that worsens overtime and will show skin changes and muscle atrophy.
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