EducationX2 Posted July 30, 2012 Share Posted July 30, 2012 My turn to pick the brains of you wonderful women. My wrists and hands hurt. The pain varies, from barely noticeable to intense throbbing. It's in both wrists and throughout all my fingers, but seems to be worse in my thumbs. Sometimes my hands get a tingly feeling, that falling asleep feeling, but I'm not sure if it is from the medication I'm taking or related to the pain I've been feeling. My right arm also starting hurting about a week ago. I thought I had slept on it weird, that's how it feels, but like I said, it's been a week and no relief. Anyone have any ideas what's going on?? More importantly, anyone have any suggestions for relief?? I have two soft splints that I've been wearing and have given me some relief, but not enough. I looked into the hard splints, but they're 20 dollars each, and I don't have that right now. (And on a very possibly unrelated note, my right ankle is feeling just like my wrists are. I *think* I tripped and maybe lightly sprained it, but is there something wacky that could be affecting my extremities like this???) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mumto2 Posted July 30, 2012 Share Posted July 30, 2012 :grouphug: bump Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EmmaNZ Posted July 30, 2012 Share Posted July 30, 2012 carpal tunnel syndrome? That wouldn't explain the ankle though - if you definitely think you have symptoms in both wrists and ankles I would see a rheumatologist. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shawna in Texas Posted July 30, 2012 Share Posted July 30, 2012 Carpal Tunnel. Don't know about the ankle, though. Cheapy wrist braces help me along with trying to prevent what was aggravating it. Heavy cooking/baking and using desktop computers with a mouse are the main culprits for me as well as breastfeeding. I just suffered through that and have DH help me with heavy stuff if I need it. Haven't had a desktop for years. Oh, and ibuprofen helped very temporarily. If I was suffering I *had* to sleep with the brace, because sleeping only exacerbated it for me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
prairiewindmomma Posted July 30, 2012 Share Posted July 30, 2012 Well...if it was just your hands, I'd say carpal tunnel....but my arthritis started off with the same symptoms in my hands and wrists and then went down to my ankles and feet.....it was all inflammation driven. I'd go to a rheumatologist if you have decent insurance. The inflammation should show up in your bloodwork. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EducationX2 Posted July 30, 2012 Author Share Posted July 30, 2012 My first thought was carpal tunnel, but I thought it was a little weird that it was showing up in both sides at the same time, and pretty much equally. As far as the ankle, I'm not sure if it's related- since I did trip and it's possible maybe I just hurt it then?? But you guys mentioned the two things I was concerned about. :confused: Guess I'll cart myself off to the doctor. I have okay insurance, although I'll have to see my primary doc to get a referral for a specialist. She's probably getting tired of me by now. :lol: Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sbgrace Posted July 30, 2012 Share Posted July 30, 2012 You're describing nerve issues (which is why carpal tunnel is being mentioned). When you've got nerve issues like that in multiple areas at the same time I'd be looking at broader conditions that affect the nervous system. I struggle with major issues with my nervous system (hands, feet, elbows, etc.) due to a metabolic condition. But I had other symptoms. The joint stuff could be arthritis like I agree with pp. I don't know what to suggest but I think I'd want to see a doctor. :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joannqn Posted July 30, 2012 Share Posted July 30, 2012 I'd look into chiropractic adjustment since neck alignment issues can cause those symptoms in the hands. I'd also consider carpal tunnel. Conventional medicine did nothing to help me, and I was unwilling to do the surgical route since it isn't a permanent solution. Thanks to my midwife, I pretty much cured mine with bromelain, a pineapple enzyme. It has to be taken at high dosages on an empty stomach to be used as an anti-inflammatory. I take two 2,000gdu capsules 2-3 times a day on an empty stomach. After about three weeks, the pain was completely gone. I get twinges starting up again about once a year that a few days of bromelain resolves. If those don't work, I'd look into the other more serious issues PP are mentioning. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Governess Posted July 30, 2012 Share Posted July 30, 2012 Have you (or has anyone in your family) been ill? There are viruses that can cause this symptom in adults. Fifths disease (parvo virus) is one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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