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What can be done for inflammation across my knuckles and back of hand as it seems to always get sore and weak. not quite loss of function just strange?

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Dr. Xin-Nong Li answered

Arthritis: It can be signs of arthritis, like rheumatoid arthritis, poly myalgia, etc. See your doctor to have work up.

Answered 4/6/2013

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A member asked:

What can be done for inflammation across my knuckles and back of hand as it seems to always get sore and weak. not quite loss of function just strange?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Xin-Nong Li answered

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