why does my wrist ache when I write?

Question

does anyone else get this? when I write fast, my wrist aches and it prevents me from writing fast, its like my hand cant keep up with how fast i need to write. what is this and how can i prevent this or treat it? has anyone else had this?! please help!

Answer 1

I get this all the time. It's because your wrist is in a unnatural position. that i know you can't really prevent it. sorry.

Answer 2

Back, Neck, Shoulders and Arms - referred pain

Besides a simple solution to help (a fat grip to make the muscles not be so strained) use the aid of a massage therapist.

Much pain is from muscles below is an example of what may help (based on headaches).
Begin with a couple swigs of molasses or a couple of bananas daily - magnesium (which regulates many things in the body) and potassium (a needed building block for muscles).
Drink at least 1/2 gallons of water per day. Running a body low on water is like running a car low on oil is the analogy the head of neurology at UCDavis told my husband about 10 years ago.

Now to the cause - muscles - your back, neck shoulders and head have tender spots. They are knots in the fibers of the muscles called trigger points. It makes the muscles tight which makes them press on nerves and other things causing the pain.

The cure - start with a professional massage, you will also want to go back over any place you can get to 6-12 times per session up to 6 times per day rubbing (or lightly scratching on your head) every where that is tender until the knots go away. The place where the skull connects to the spine press up under the edge of the skull (to get to those muscles).

For more information read The Trigger Point Therapy Workbook by Davies. It teaches what to do and where the pain comes from.

Answer 3

It might be a repetitive use injury, something like carpal tunnel syndrome. If you write a lot, you tend to use the same muscles and tendons over and over, and the stress causes them to become inflamed. The treatment may be some combination of frequent breaks, stretching exercises, proper posture, a brace or wrist wrap, and a different pencil or pen.

Answer 4

It sounds like you might have carpal (carpel) tunnel syndrome. Go to WEB-MD & check there for your symptoms. Then see your doctor as soon as you can. For now rest it and try not to do any repetative movements. WEB-MD may say to soak it in hot water, but read what they say carefully. I was a cancer nurse mainly. So do see your own doctor. If you dont have insurance get some b4 you get diagnosed as operation is likely and not cheap. You are not in an emergency situation (again read what web-md says. But once you're diagnosed it becomes a pre-existing condition. I hope you or your parents already have ins. !!! Best wishes!

Answer 5

Well if you had like a fractured wrist and the doctors took a lot of x-rays then it might be that because when they take an x-ray then go inside see your bones and its possible to a bit damaged. But if its not that then you are probally writting too much.

(I am not exactly sure about that. it happened to me too.i hope its not serious)

Answer 6

This could be because of muscle fatigue or dehydration. Try exercising all parts of your body. It also sometimes is due to disuse atrophy. Try out some home remedies. You can also look for information in the web that give you home remedies. I found this website very useful. http://aches.in/cramps.html

Answer 7

Wear a wrist gaurd, and talk to your doc about carpal tunnel

Answer 8

Sleep with a wrist guard.........

Answer 9

you may have arthritis