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Have a cyst in left hand that causes severe pain. nsaids don't work, dr refuses to give me anything stronger. tried gabapentin & no luck. what now?

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Dr. Bernard Seif answered

Specializes in Clinical Psychology

Cyst on hand: Consider asking your doc to remove the cyst or to refer you to a doc who can. Peace and good health.

Dr Altman agreed

Answered 5/28/2016

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