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Joint pain for 3 months and now my dominant hand has lost strength. can't join thumb and pinkie, or click fingers. grip weak.

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Dr. Laurence Badgley answered

Specializes in General Practice

Neuropathy: 36 yo w. chronic "joint pain" but doesn't tell us whether this discomfort is in hand/wrist, shoulder or generalized; or from injury. Apparently, diagnostic efforts not yet undertaken & etiology of "joint" symptoms unknown. Rheumatologic symptoms are commonly bilateral. Unilateral hand weakness worrisome & fits description of peripheral neuropathy. Neurologist's evaluation appears to be paramount.

Answered 5/3/2016

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