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    why does my thumb feel numb

    ime a plasterer by trade and right handed, a few weeks ago i started having severe pain in my thumb and it still hurts now but also feels numb when i rub it, anyone help plz.

    0  Views: 874 Answers: 2 Posted: 12 years ago

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    I think you might have Carpal Tunnel syndrome, as many people using  computers have.  Basically you use a certain group of muscles so much for too long that it gets aggravated.


    Your doctor can prescribe something to fix this.  In the mean time, give the right hand a rest.

    Chiangmai

    Type in "Carpel Tunnel" under Search on the top of this page. You'll see a few questions and answers regarding this subject.

    My sister has the same symptom and has just been diagnosed with Parkinson's Disease. I hope that is not the case for you.



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