all day long depending on how i have my hand and wrist placed it feels like it panifuly locks up. and make certin motions with my thumb or wrist. lifting things causes the pain. .. I have tride putting it in a splint.. And not useing it much. it has been like this for over a month. I assumed it wasnt that bad at first.. But it wont go away. Its not like a constant pain. just when i do certin tasks. And ushualy when i wake up. Any ideas?
2006-11-14 18:38:34 · 8 answers · asked by pladedah 2 in Health ➔ General Health Care ➔ Injuries
You probably have de Quervain's tenovaginitis. You can get relief from a steroid injection. Ask your doctor about it.
2006-11-15 02:12:49 · answer #1 · answered by Rene B 5 · 1⤊ 5⤋
This isn't an easy question to answer. It's certainly possible that you sprained it without knowing, & I don't think putting it in a splint is a good idea. I've no idea how old you are (although arthritis can occur at an early age) but seems unlikely since it's only in one hand. The fact that it's usually when you "wake up" is curious--an indication of something, because you aren't "using" it in your sleep, (are you?!) Over a month is a long time. You should see a doctor. If it is a sprain, & sounds like it to me, you need to know how best to treat it so it will heal. I had a tiny fracture in my little toe almost three years ago; I had it x-rayed, but my doctor (no longer my doctor) gave me no advice & I'll have TWO crippled toes forever. So don't mess with it, please?
2006-11-15 02:50:53 · answer #2 · answered by Psychic Cat 6 · 1⤊ 3⤋
Could be Carpal Tunnel Syndrome.
In the human wrist there is a sheath of tough connective tissue which envelopes and protects one nerve (median nerve) and tendons, which attach muscles to the wrist and hand bones. The carpal tunnel is the space between this sheath (above) and the bones (below) making up the wrist and hand (carpal bones). The term 'carpal tunnel' is also used quite commonly to refer to 'carpal tunnel syndrome' which is a condition where the median nerve is pinched within the tunnel and causes pain and/or numbness of the wrist/hand, once thought to be a result of repetitive motion such as painting or typing.
2006-11-15 02:41:26 · answer #3 · answered by Louis T 3 · 2⤊ 3⤋
You need to see your doctor. It could be a repetitive strain injury caused by doing a lot of typing, or a repeated hand movement in your job. See here: http://www.patient.co.uk/showdoc/23068814/
2006-11-15 02:45:06 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 4⤋
Take the Homeopathic Remedies ARNICA 30 BRYONIA 30 and RHUS TOX 30 thrice daily half hour before meals and keep me posted about your progress after taking them for at least three days.
Take Care and God Bless you !
2006-11-15 02:41:12 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 4⤊ 5⤋
Video gamer's thumb:
http://www.wired.com/news/technology/0,1282,69294,00.html?tw=wn_tophead_10
http://www.bismarcktribune.com/articles/2005/01/11/news/life/lif01.txt
http://www.usatoday.com/tech/news/2005-10-20-blackberry-thumb_x.htm
2006-11-15 02:47:00 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 4⤋
theres these new things out called doctors
2006-11-15 02:48:12 · answer #7 · answered by Mark Andrew 1 · 0⤊ 4⤋
pinched nerve or tendon see your medical professional
2006-11-15 02:41:31 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 4⤋