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What can i do if my fingers are stiff every morning when i wake up. what is is?

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Dr. Clarence Lyons answered

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Possible: Some forms of arthritis start with morning stiffness. Seeing a doctor and getting x-rays would be a good thing to find out what is causing this.

Answered 4/22/2013

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A member asked:

What can i do if my fingers are stiff every morning when i wake up. what is is?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Clarence Lyons answered

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