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Severe shooting wrist pain when bending forward. no trama. previous tendinitis. am a gymnastics coach and on wrists frequently but not pounding skills?

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Dr. Richard Zimon answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Bending your wrists: forward is, in fact, one of the provocative tests we use to diagnose CARPAL TUNNEL SYNDROME!! Just a thought! Hope it is helpful Dr Z

Answered 5/19/2018

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