For the last 6+ months I have had a shooting pain in my wrist and hand. It hasn't been too bad, but now it's gotten horrible and I can hardly stand it. Also, just recently, I started feeling a burning, tingling sensation in my forearm from my wrist to my elbow. I can hardly do anything without it hurting to the point of asking to take heavy pain pills, and I can't do much else but let my hand rest on my leg or beside me. What could it be?
2006-07-25 12:12:00 · 5 answers · asked by Ina N 2 in Health ➔ General Health Care ➔ Other - General Health Care
It sounds as though you might be experiencing some type of nerve interference (some might suggest carpal tunnel syndrome, but that is normally associated with the wrist and the pain has now spread to your elbow).
I would recommend seeing a chiropractor. Chiropractic is founded in the principle that the Central Nervous System (brain, spinal cord, and nerves) controls EVERY bodily function. When the vertebrae are misaligned (chiropractic calls this a subluxation), they can pinch the nerves running out between them and cause pain, numbness/tingling, or any type of general malfunction to that nerve's corresponding body part. The nerves that go to our hands and feet originate from the spine, so it is important to make sure that there isn't any neural interference at the source.
I used to work in a chiropractic office and saw how it helped relieve many people of the pain in their limbs. It even helped my aunt, who had a tingling/painful sensation that started in her elbow and eventually worked its way down to her pinky finger.
I can't guarantee that chiropractic is an absolute cure for you, but it might be something to consider. If you DO decide to see a chiropractor, it would be best to ask family/friends for recommendations. Visit a few offices and explain your situation, so you can ultimately choose the DC you are most comfortable with. Best of luck to you!
2006-07-27 15:04:14 · answer #1 · answered by Andrea 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It sounds like you could have Carpal tunnel syndrome, You may want to see the doctor about that. Most of the time they have to do surgery to repair it.
2006-07-25 12:17:57 · answer #2 · answered by sunniej1977 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sounds like a pinched nerve. If you haven't seen a doctor, you should. He or she can tell for sure and maybe give you a brace or something.
2006-07-25 12:15:47 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would get checked out for Carpel tunnel Syndrome
2006-07-25 12:16:02 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Maybe tendinitis, arthritis, pinched nerve.
2006-07-25 12:35:23 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋