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My wrist hurts when i apply pessure lean on it or do any weight bearing, it's a shooting pain on the thumb side.
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Exam and support: Get a good wrist support to stabilize it and rest it as much as possible. Also see a Dr for an exam and follow through on suggestions. Hope it feels better soon.
Answered 8/18/2016
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