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Wrist tendonitis- moist heat=worse, ice=no help, elevating, brace, sling, idk what else to do. pain when movement in thumb. please help!can't do this!
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Wrist pain: Try Ibuprofen 800mg three times a day for 7 days. If no response, see a hand surgeon or rheumatologist- a cortisone injection may help
Answered 9/16/2015
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