What is wrong with my wrist, arm and shoulder?!
Question: What is wrong with my wrist, arm and shoulder!?
I can not bend back my wrist and it has got a nervy kind of ache!. I am keeping it strapped in a pressure bandage and the added support helps!. I am also suffering pain in my arm and my shoulder aches as though it is out of joint!.
I have done some research and come up with carpal tunnel syndrome and a couple of other things although my symptoms vary from all of them!. I did suffer a minor blow just below the elbow a week ago although at the time it hurt, it didn't seem to affect anything else!.
I can not get in to see my Dr for 3 weeks so please help!. Anything I can do self help wise at home in the meantime will be a bonus!Www@Answer-Health@Com
I have done some research and come up with carpal tunnel syndrome and a couple of other things although my symptoms vary from all of them!. I did suffer a minor blow just below the elbow a week ago although at the time it hurt, it didn't seem to affect anything else!.
I can not get in to see my Dr for 3 weeks so please help!. Anything I can do self help wise at home in the meantime will be a bonus!Www@Answer-Health@Com
Answers:
You probably have a sprain in your wrist, don't put too put pressure on it from tight bandages!. Sprains heal naturally, just limit your activity so not to aggravate it!. Hitting your arm could have certainly caused the sprain, and would also account for the soreness in the shoulder area!. if you did not have any other type of serious injury, it's doubtful that your suffering anything serious!. What your describing does not sound like carpel tunnel which is a condition that takes a long period of time to develop from repetitive movements!. It does not come on suddenly!. If the symptoms are VERY distressful, than you might want to go to an ER or urgent care center!. I am sure they would do an Xray although without due cause, a break seems unlikely!.Www@Answer-Health@Com
I had a similar problem several months ago, it was diagnosed as radial nerve palsy!. Usual symptoms are, wrist drop--the wrist is bent forward with the fingers curved toward the palm!. the back of the hand may become numb!. You should see a doctor!. My home care was resting the arm, avoid positions that may stretch or put pressure on the underarm, and i wore a sling!. P!.S!. I couldn't even lift my arm!. Hope this helpsWww@Answer-Health@Com
Just find a good recommended Chiropractor, he more than likely can do more for you that a Md!.Www@Answer-Health@Com