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I am experiencing (thumb base area numbness and wrist pain. it makes me drop things. i've had carpel tunnel surgery some years ago. it aches a lot. ?

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Dr. Scott Keith answered

Specializes in Podiatry

Classic symptoms.: It might be time to have your hand evaluated again. It is not out of the question that the symptoms of carpal tunnel can return after the surgery. A hand surgeon can certainly fill you in on the details and significance of the symptoms you are now having.

Dr Seibert agreed

Answered 5/17/2017

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