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I am a 54 year old caucasion male in good health (other than being just a bit overweight). I suddenly have aches in my hands and tingling, what is this?

 

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June 5 6:32 PM (1 hour and 55 minutes and 28 seconds later)
         
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What type of work do you do on a day to day basis?

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June 5 7:31 PM (59 minutes and 14 seconds later)
         
Reply to Theresa Romaker's Post: The work done on a day to day basis is top management. About 10% on the computer, 50% in meetings and 30% on the phone and 10% interfacing with the employees on the job floor.
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June 6 9:07 AM (13 hours and 36 minutes and 20 seconds later)
         
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Hello:

I am going to suggest that you see your physician. If you are in excellent health as stated in your post and the tingling in your hands, coupled with pain are all that you are experiencing it could be the onset of Arthritis or Carpal Tunnel Syndrome.

If the problem is Arthritis you may have a burning sensation as well. Though you should want to allow your doctor to monitor this, Glucosamine is an excellent suplement for this. It can be purchased at your local department store in the natural supplement section close to the pharmacy. Sometimes it will be Glucosamine/Chondroiten mixed. This supplement aids in replacing the fluids that are found between joints in the body naturally. Arthritis pain occurs when joints rub together due to loss of this buffering gel.

If the problem is onset Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, your doctor may refer you to a neurologist for a follow up. Surgery is not always recommended for this. Frequently, in its initital stage an Occupational Therapist will provide a brace, excercises for the hand and an anti-inflammatory (such as Motrin) therapy for 30 days to see if this provides relief.

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Best of Luck in Finding the Appropriate Relief:-)



Terri L. Romaker
Theresa -- Medical Intern -- 98% Positive Feedback on 189 Health Accepts
Currently a student in Medical School to obtain my MD in General Medicine
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June 7 6:32 PM (1 day and 9 hours later)
         
Reply to Theresa Romaker's Post: As it turns out we think it may have been some kind of flu. He was not feeling well overall yesterday (I wrote a supplementary comment to this service about these additional symptoms that came on after my initial inquiry).

We wer also concerned about circulatory and neurological issues, maybe diabetes as well. However, now he is feeling better and the pain and tingling in his hands have also improved.

Therefor none of these diagnosises seem to fit. However, thank you for your time.
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June 7 7:23 PM (50 minutes and 57 seconds later)
         
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