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Thumbs hurt when i use them like electric shocks in my hand and arm. and my thumbs lock up as well?

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Dr. Dan Fisher answered

Trigger Finger: Sounds like you might have arthritis and some trigger "thumb.".

Answered 1/31/2013

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