i do a very rigorous sport where i tend to overtrain and im having trouble deciding whether or not to see a doctor. i have been having many difficulties with wrist pains, finger swelling, numbness, and overall weakness of my wrists, fingers, and sometimes my elbows. its off and on but now that the season has started i have been working extra hard. just the other day one of my hands went numb while i was holding a handstand on handle bars and later that night, i couldnt even open a bottle of water. also, if it is important, i type a whole bunch every single night. i dont really like doctors because they have never really helped me in the past; they never can find out what the hell is even wrong with me and it pissed me off so much because my family pays him/her $200 for what? to tell me that they dont know? i think that is a waste of money...and im a heavy shopper. so, is it worth it?
2007-05-29 18:47:36 · 5 answers · asked by Cenicienta 2 in Health ➔ General Health Care ➔ Injuries
It sound like carpel tunnel syndrom. A neurologist can do a nerve study test to give you a definite answer. They have wrist braces that you will probably need to use while you type. That alone can alleviate your symtoms along with some excercise for your hands. So see a doctor and get an answer. The sooner they treat you for carpel tunnel, the better the treatmentcan stop your problems. Let them know what tests you want and be more in charge of your health.
2007-05-29 19:47:03 · answer #1 · answered by debijs 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes you need to see a doctor but you need to see an orthopedic doctor. If doctors haven't helped you much in the past then you need to ask about changing docs. For now see an orthpedic do for a clear cut diagnosis and treatment.
2007-05-29 18:53:10 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
No it's not!
If you want to be a shop-a-holic with breast cancer or worse and can't hold your shopping bags and not find out until it's to late, you should start a friendship with your doctor.
It sounds like Carpel Tunnel Syndrone, but you should make sure!
I could be lying.
2007-05-29 19:18:28 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Money is not important than your health. I suggest you need to see a doctor soon so that your pains are relieved.
2007-05-29 18:57:45 · answer #4 · answered by nimesh 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes its worth it you have a pinched nerve have it looked at !!!!PLEASE ???
2007-05-29 19:02:10 · answer #5 · answered by wildman 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋