ProudGrandma Posted February 7, 2017 Share Posted February 7, 2017 my dd 16, just started complaining of a pain in her right arm. She says that when she touches her index finger, there is a pain about half way up her arm...a tiny bit between the finger and the spot...but mostly in that one spot. Is that a carpel tunnel thing? She plays organ and sews....would these be related in anyway? any insight would be great appreciated. thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jean in Newcastle Posted February 7, 2017 Share Posted February 7, 2017 Is it numb at all when she is using it? Pain or soreness while using it or just when she touches it? It might be the start of a repetitive motion thing. Take some NSAIDS and try not to use it as much and to stretch it out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TravelingChris Posted February 7, 2017 Share Posted February 7, 2017 It sounds like it may be nerve pain caused by repetitive motions. Females are more prone to this because of our smaller wrists. If it is a nerve problem, aggravating it can cause the pain to become constant. Nerve pain is very hard to treat adequately. A splint might help but I would see a doctor first who would probably refer to occupational health- they deal with hands and could suggest what she should do to stop the pain which may include a splint (either just at night or potentially all the time). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ProudGrandma Posted February 7, 2017 Author Share Posted February 7, 2017 Is it numb at all when she is using it? Pain or soreness while using it or just when she touches it? It might be the start of a repetitive motion thing. Take some NSAIDS and try not to use it as much and to stretch it out. no numbness, no tingling sensations...just pain. It just came on all of a sudden. She woke up this morning and she was fine...then about 10 this morning she came to me and told me when she touches her index finger on the tip, there is a pain that goes all the way up her arm to about midway. She did say that when she bent her finger this afternoon it also hurt. I gave her a couple Motrin this afternoon....didn't seem to help much. What is NSAIDS? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jean in Newcastle Posted February 8, 2017 Share Posted February 8, 2017 no numbness, no tingling sensations...just pain. It just came on all of a sudden. She woke up this morning and she was fine...then about 10 this morning she came to me and told me when she touches her index finger on the tip, there is a pain that goes all the way up her arm to about midway. She did say that when she bent her finger this afternoon it also hurt. I gave her a couple Motrin this afternoon....didn't seem to help much. What is NSAIDS? Non Steroidal Anti Inflammatories I didn't realize that the pain is not just in one location. This description sounds like nerve pain. What I would do is to go to my chiropractor to make sure that a nerve isn't being impinged, as a first step. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ProudGrandma Posted February 8, 2017 Author Share Posted February 8, 2017 I guess it mostly is in one place...but she says she can sort of feel it going up her arm..but the worst pain is at the ending point...midway up her arm. Sorry for all of the confusion. WE are supposed to get 5-8 inches of snow tonight....not going anywhere tomorrow...what can we do tonight....and tomorrow if the pain doesn't go away? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jean in Newcastle Posted February 8, 2017 Share Posted February 8, 2017 You can try alternating heat and ice. 15 min. heating pad, 15 min. ice pack (but with a towel between both the heating pad and the skin and the ice and the skin.) Don't know if that would help but it's worth a try. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harriet Vane Posted February 8, 2017 Share Posted February 8, 2017 Sounds like nerve compression somewhere. Might be something in the hands/wrists (like carpal tunnel) or might be originating in the neck/spine. Could even be something in the shoulder. If it's in the hands/wrist, then a proper splint can help. The thing is, you have to know what you are dealing with to know what a proper splint is. For example, with carpal tunnel, a split will hold the hand angled up. With DeQuervain's syndrome, the preferred position is neutral with thumb immobilization. (It doesn't sound like DeQuervain's--that's just an example I am familiar with.) If it's the neck, NSAIDS and ice and good posture should help. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Katy Posted February 8, 2017 Share Posted February 8, 2017 Have her sleep on her stomach, wrist flat on the mattress above her pillow, fingers curled over the edge of the bed. It's the same position a splint would keep her in, without the splint. A night or two without also curling up her wrist at night might be all the rest she needs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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