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Was moving heavy items and made my wrist sore. no severe pain but with movement and pressure it gets really sore. do i get a wrist brace or what to do?

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Dr. Ronald Krauser answered

See details. : You see a doctor to determine the cause. You can also first try splinting the wrist at night and taking Aleve (naproxen).

Answered 6/17/2015

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A member asked:

Was moving heavy items and made my wrist sore. no severe pain but with movement and pressure it gets really sore. do i get a wrist brace or what to do?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Ronald Krauser answered

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