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Sent to Health Experts June 22, 2006 1:13 p.m.

I have tingling and weakness in my hands, mostly in the fingers. This has just started a couple of weeks ago. Very hard to write. What could cause this?

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June 22, 2006 1:18 p.m. (5 minutes and 44 seconds later)

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You may have bilateral Carpal Tunnel Syndrome. I suggest to you to see an Orthopedic Surgeon specialized in hand surgeries. You may need EMG and NCV test to rule out Carpal Tunnel Syndrome. In the mean time you can take over- the-counter Advil tablet.

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