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My right thumb tremors/shakes when only i bend it. what can be causing this? it does not tremor at rest only when bent to type. no other symptoms.
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Tremor: Could be some type of irritation to the pulley system of your thumb. Electrolyte problems such as potassium, sodium, magnesium or calcium problem could be a factor. Some type of primary irritation to the muscle.
Answered 6/25/2019
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