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My hand has been in pain lately, it always feels stiff and i find a constant need to crack my knucles yet my hand still feels tense. the feeling is affecting my writting because it hurts to write for as little as five minutes. the worst part is now im sta
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Local hand problem: Pain could be due to muscle spasms, arthritis, tendonitis, or less likely writer's cramp. This can't be diagnosed online. But it will probably be straightforward with a medical examination. So, get one.
Answered 9/22/2012
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