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Anyone have experience of severe, painful muscle spasms iin hand while typing for long time?
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Writers cramp: Could be writers cramp which is a form of dystonia (abnormal muscle activity) that often occurs in response to certain activities. If it is persistent, i would go see a neurologist to check it out.
Answered 10/17/2012
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