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I sprained my wrist about two months ago and i haven't had pain since then. all of a sudden i had a sharp stinging pain and now it's aching?

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Dr. Edward Hellman answered

Specializes in Orthopedic Surgery

Be seen: If it does not improve quickly, it would be wise to be seen, just to make sure what you thought was a simple sprained wrist was not a more serious injury.

Dr Miller agreed

Answered 6/8/2016

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A member asked:

I sprained my wrist about two months ago and i haven't had pain since then. all of a sudden i had a sharp stinging pain and now it's aching?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Edward Hellman answered

Dr Miller agreed

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