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Left side of wrist aches behind right thumb.hurts when pressured applied. sometimes shooting pain up thumb and hand. cannot bend r wrist backwards wit?

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Dr. Louise Andrew answered

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Arthritis: of first carpometacarpal joint is one of the most common causes of this, especially if you use the hand for work or have a known injury. Get a good thumb splint and apply heat and use Tylenol or topical Diclofenac. Good luck. An x-ray would establish the diagnosis, but it is a difficult problem to treat. Good luck!

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Answered 12/21/2016

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A member asked:

Left side of wrist aches behind right thumb.hurts when pressured applied. sometimes shooting pain up thumb and hand. cannot bend r wrist backwards wit?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Louise Andrew answered

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