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Pain in thenar and hypothenar. when reaching tingling in thumb and thenar. splint not work. ice not work. what is it? going to doctor soon just ideas
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Thumb tingling: Could be carpal tunnel syndrome, caused by overuse of the hand and entrapment of the medial nerve through the wrist. See your doctor for this.
Answered 7/20/2013
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