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After 10 minutes rest, my hand and feet joints feel stiff. sometimes they tinkle a bit. any tips how to prevent this awkward feeling?

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Inflammation: Likely you are experiencing some inflammation which can affect local nerves. You can try pre-treating with anti-inflammatory medication like advil or aleve (naproxen).

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Answered 9/28/2016

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