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A member asked:

I got a sprain in my thumb and all the finger joints are paining and i can't move my fingers. can you give me suggestions on how to relieve my pain.

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Dr. Pavel Conovalciuc answered

Sprained thumb: Rest, ice, elevation, compression = rice protocol. Take Ibuprofen for pain.

Dr Fowler and another doctor agreed

Answered 6/25/2014

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