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OK, here are some potential problems and solutions:
1) If you are playing this really fast, you might be tensing up and putting unnecessary stress on your hand/fingers/wrist. Solution: play it slowly - the point with the excercise is to build strength and accuracy so it is not necessary to play it fast (it is in fact, counterproductive to do so.)
2) If you aren't warming up before playing, you might be causing injury. Solution: warm up by playing slowly for about 15-30 mins - (here's a trick - soak your hands in hot water for a couple of minutes before playing.)
3) If you are playing this for a long time without rest, you could be pushing yourself too hard. Solution: take a break every now and then. Get up and stretch -walk around, whatever.
4) You might be playing on very heavy guage strings or with a really high action that is putting too much stress on your hand. Solution: lighter strings, set the action lower.
5) You are not playing relaxed enough. Solution: slow it down and relax.
If one of these sounds like it might be the problem, try the solution. If not, the only other thing I would suggest is soaking in hot water before warming up, and then after cooling down use ice water to reduce any swelling/inflammation. Check out the link I posted above to the reply I posted in the drummer's forum for some more in depth info on general tips to avoid injury. I hope this helps. If not and you are still feeling pain - go see a physician. Perhaps they can refer you to someone who is familiar with sports medicine and has experience treating RSIs. Be wary of someone who immediately suggests surgery as the only alternative though. And if people think you are a hypochondriac, screw em. It's your health. Be safe. Good luck!
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