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A severe pulsating pain started between my knuckles, over three days the pain has moved up my(right)arm to above my elbow. no injury sustained prior. ?

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Dr. Karen Butler answered

Inflamation: Sounds like you are having a flare up of the joints and soft tissue. Any injury? Try to rest the hand, ice it and try your anti inflammatories. If no improvement see your doctor

Answered 6/30/2016

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A member asked:

A severe pulsating pain started between my knuckles, over three days the pain has moved up my(right)arm to above my elbow. no injury sustained prior. ?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Karen Butler answered

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