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I am getting these sharp pains in the right hand ......
I am getting these sharp pains in the right hand for the last hour and its still doing it.... It comes and goes... What could it be? The pain feels like someone sticking needles in my hand over and over again....
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| August 03, 2009 07:22 AM |
In that case, you could consider an alternative to your regular mouse: http://www.cleverandeasy.com/Multimedia/nohands-mouse-avoid-rsi-and-carpal-tunnel-syndrome.html
And a split keyboard : http://www.news.cornell.edu/Chronicle/96/6.20.96/keyboard.html
( both will take some time getting used to)
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stephanie0...
August 03, 2009 05:31 PM
It could be.... i am on the computer a lot ... since I am a full-time student in college I tend to be on here for hours at a time doing homework and research.... I will do the things you suggest and hope that it helps... Thank you for your help
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August 03, 2009 11:41 PM
Hello, Without examination,it is very difficult to confirm a diagnosis,but the various possibilities for your handHand or foot spasms
Hand tremor pain without any history of trauma are carpalCarpal tunnel release
Carpal tunnel syndrome tunnel syndrome(the median nerveNerve biopsy
Nerve conduction velocity is compressed at the wristWrist pain, leading to pain, paresthesiasNumbness and tingling, and muscle weakness in the forearm and hand),arthritis(rheumatoid,osteoarthritis,gout),Charcot marie tooth disorder(mutations in genes that affect the normal function of the peripheral nerves), diabetic peripheral neuropathy , Dupuytren’s contracture(fixed flexion contracture of the hand where the fingers bend towards the palm and cannot be fully extended (straightened) , fasciitis(an inflammation of the fascia) , polyneuritis(inflammation of the peripheral nervous system.) ,radiculopathy(one or more nerves are affected and do not work properly (a neuropathy). ) and thoracic outlet syndrome(a group of distinct disorders that affect the brachial plexus (nerves that pass into the arms from the neck), and/or the subclavian artery and vein (blood vessels that pass between the chest and upper extremity).
I strongly advise you to consult a neurologist and get your hand examined.Investigations like blood sugar levels,EMG (electromyography), nerve conduction tests ,rheumatoid factor,serum uric acid and CT/MRI hand are needed to confirm a diagnosis.
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August 07, 2009 08:04 AM
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