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Nikira

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I hurt my wrists today.

 

Somehow, without having anyway to hurt them, they are in much nerve-related pain. I can't turn them palm-side-up without hurting myself.

 

Dad thinks it's carpal tunnel syndrome.

 

I hope it's not. :X Already have limited wrist mobility because of a cist on one hand (long story) - don't need/want anything else. D:

 

Also, help relieve some of the pain of AC planning by giving us some feedback on AC17! It's been a little slow this year and we still need your ideas. :)

 

-Nikira

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Ouch >_<

I definitely feel for ya. I have the same problem.

You should get a brace for them and give your wrists a rest.

 

 

~R~

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I'm currently healing from carpal tunnel syndrome, so I might be able to tell you if that's what's wrong. Where exactly does it hurt? Which part of your wrist?
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I'm currently healing from carpal tunnel syndrome, so I might be able to tell you if that's what's wrong. Where exactly does it hurt? Which part of your wrist?

 

Left wrist is like a deep pain - mostly at the base of the thumb (like the notch between the thumb and the carpal bones) and the base of the palm, opposite it. There's also pain along the tendon of the thumb but that's cause of something totally different. Right hand's been on and off, but the same pain in the same locations.

 

Just have some milder pain and some random tingling as well around my index and thumb, but meh...

 

EDIT: Arg spelling D: *fixes*

 

-Nikira

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Okay, definitely sounds like you've got carpal tunnel syndrome in the right wrist. That sounds almost identical to what I had.

 

The left wrist sounds like something different, though it could be a mix of carpal tunnel and something else. Definitely recommend you get a wrist brace for your right arm -- just about any drug store carries them, like CVS or something, in the first-aid aisle.

 

Before you even do that, however, go see a doctor about both wrists, especially the left one, because that sounds way different and could be something worse, like tendon damage. Did you do anything to hurt that wrist?

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Okay, definitely sounds like you've got carpal tunnel syndrome in the right wrist. That sounds almost identical to what I had.

 

The left wrist sounds like something different, though it could be a mix of carpal tunnel and something else. Definitely recommend you get a wrist brace for your right arm -- just about any drug store carries them, like CVS or something, in the first-aid aisle.

 

Before you even do that, however, go see a doctor about both wrists, especially the left one, because that sounds way different and could be something worse, like tendon damage. Did you do anything to hurt that wrist?

 

*nod* Not seeing the doctor for like two more weeks, and even then it's a specialist for something else, but since it's been really sporatic in my right hand (might just be work-related and not have anything to do with CPS) I'm gonna wait and ask him and then my physician if my specialist doesn't have anything to say.

 

The left hand has a ganglion cyst on the back of the wrist which interferes with a lot of movement of the wrist and the tendon of the thumb. My physician hasn't seen it as of yet as it usually dies down within a few days, but I've had this one for three months. :X

 

But ya, thanks for your input Takatu. :)

 

-Nikira

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Aaack, ouch. I've had those random days where parts of my wrist/hand will randomly start acting weird, and I've had those scares with the thought of carpal. Not cool. 0:

 

Sorry about that, take it easy and get better, I'm still praying for you. :)

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No! I like her hands. :(

 

And I hope they feel better soon!

I hope they feel better soon too! I was merely suggesting an idea to insure they get better much sooner that normal!

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Did you rest your hand in a wrong way? On your keyboard or so? That can be a source too. Get better soon, k?

 

I do, but this problem happens more with little tasks at work than when I'm at the keyboard.

 

No! I like her hands. :(

 

And I hope they feel better soon!

I hope they feel better soon too! I was merely suggesting an idea to insure they get better much sooner that normal!

 

That would be so very awesome but I do not want robot hands. :(

 

-Nikira

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That would be so very awesome but I do not want robot hands. :(

 

-Nikira

=(

 

Well at any rate I hope your hands get better regardless of robotic influence. =)

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Actually, carpal tunnel usually is sporadic pain at the start, it doesn't become constant till later on.

 

Don't worry, if you get a brace early enough you'll be fine. I let my wrist go for almost two weeks before finally wearing a brace, and even then I only wore it for about a week and a half. Haven't worn it in over a week and I'm fine, haven't had any pain since.

 

Lady K, it sounds like you might also be vaguely developing it. Let it go for a little longer and if it gets worse, like I said, just start wearing a brace until the pain goes away.

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