Wrist pain - behave.

[anonymous-user]

About 5 months ago, I banged my right wrist. I can't remember how, exactly, but it was probably catching an auto-closing shop door or something. Whatever it was, I didn't think anything of it at the time. However, it's still hurting. Right in the middle of my wrist, radially,but more towards the hand than the arm. I can use my hand,type, eat etc, but I can't really lift anything heavy, or push. The pressure of using a stapler, for example, is quite painful, as is lifting something with a flat hand, like an open laptop. Car door handles are also painful. Lifting mugs or beer glasses is fine. If I lay on it in bed it hurts, and I can only pull it back (as per the "bad ass here" meme) about half as far as the other one.

But, 5 months is a long time. I assume it's probably more than just a pulled muscle? Anyone ever had anything similar? Any suggestions?

(due to where I am, I can't be arsed to go through the whole medical/doctor route, as to be honest I think they'll try and "over consult" and rip me off - but if worthwhile I'll get checked next time I'm in the uk)

[Asterix]

OpulentBob said:

Lifting mugs or beer glasses is fine.

Drink more beer, it'll hurt less.

Also - you're in India - Employ someone to lift stuff for you for £1 a week.

Seriously - go to the Doc mate; it could be a number of things and you'll probably need a scan to get a decent diagnosis. You have medical insurance there I presume?

If you'd like, I'll ask the missus if she know of a decent doc in Bombay that won't take the piss - you're in Navi Mumbai if I recall?

Edited by Asterix on Sunday 13th September 14:19

[Hoofy]

Get an x-ray. Could have torn a ligament or broken a bone in your wrist. If the latter, you'll definitely spot it.

[anonymous-user]

Thanks both. Probably a silly idea to have left it this long but you know how it is, you think "it'll mend" and before you know it, it's several months down the line. I'll investigate some docs in the week.

[Hoofy]

Yeah, you did leave it a while. I did something in my wrist when climbing (doing a dyno, this kind of thing: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RtH7Qzdjbho ). Was ok-ish that evening but the next day I knew I'd buggered something. Took about 18 months to heal.