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A member asked:

I haven't been straining my wrist though, this pain basically came out of no where. i have been typing a lot recently.

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Dr. Clarence Grim answered

Specializes in Endocrinology

Typing a lot pain: Suspect you have wrist pain from too much typing Slow down.

Answered 3/16/2018

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