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Sudden, recurrent, sharp throbbing pain in left ring and middle fingers last only 1 to 2 minutes but is gaspingly painful. 3x a week last 9 months?

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Dr. Harold Rosenfeld answered

No quick fix: You have something going on that requires a physical examination to diagnose see a hand surgeon.

Answered 4/25/2020

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Dr. Jeffrey Wint answered

Specializes in Hand Surgery

Nerve pain: Can give these type of symptoms either peripheral such as cts or a more proximal or central cause. Other issues maybe tendinitis or arthritis in the fingers.

Answered 8/20/2018

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A member asked:

Sudden, recurrent, sharp throbbing pain in left ring and middle fingers last only 1 to 2 minutes but is gaspingly painful. 3x a week last 9 months?

2 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Harold Rosenfeld answered

Dr. Jeffrey Wint answered

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