My Wrist

[queenofmean]

the one with the spained and twisted ligaments feels like its on fire and is feeling heavy - I've kept it supported and using my cream and resting it as best I can - should I worry and get it seen to again or is it normal and will pass?

[woofgang]

what does "resting it as best I can" mean? It sounds like you might be using it too much?

[Sqad]

I would go back to your DR, re the diagnosis......Gout springs to mind.

[queenofmean]

I'm a right-hander woofgang....I try to do as much as I can with my right hand but I had work on Saturday and work was busy so it was moved a lot through out the day...I try to just keep it still and move it as and when required. Fastening and unfastening my 'underwear' is a nightmare!

I might see if I can get an appointment Sqad - thanks

[Connemmara]

I personally don't think your doctor can help - you may need it x-rayed again in hospital.

[queenofmean]

I wasn't sent for an x-ray Conne, just basically told to get on with it and come back if need be - only thing being he's a difficult person to get an appointment with

[jd_1984]

How long ago was the sprain?
What you have described are symptoms you would expect soon after the injury was sustained and that shouldnt last longer than 5-7 days depending on severity of the sprain. So if this is now weeks down the line, get a second opinion definitely

[queenofmean]

It was sore for 3 weeks before I went to see the GP as I thought it would heal itself. Today it has got worse on the pain front though

[jd_1984]

Certainly take the advice of those who have suggested a further visit to GP.
If it had been hurting 3 weeks prior to GP visit, an X-Ray was surely a viable option, just to be sure nothing broken, how bad was the initail swelling and how painfull is your wrist to move - scale of 1-10?. Perhaps be a little forceful with the GP and say you really want an X-Ray.

[queenofmean]

just got an appointment for Friday - but to try again tomorrow to see if I can get anything on Thursday. On a scale of 1-10 as far as pain goes right now its 6.5-7 I would say. Its hard to say if its swollen but I can tell you I can't get my watch round it! I will make a point of asking JD

[Spoonboy]

You could always try A&E if you cannot see your doctor: at least there they would more likely xray it for you.

[queenofmean]

this is true spoonboy, but my nearest A&E is a b*tch to actually get to, but if it gets to the point where I am driven demented with it I will make a point of going. Its hard as well as I have nobody to get me there and the transport up there is awful

[Spoonboy]

When in doubt, taaxxiiiiiiiiiiiii.

[queenofmean]

forgive me Spoonboy.....but are you paying ;) you are talking not much change off a £100 for a taxi here and back :(

[Spoonboy]

That's a long way: where do you live, the Outer Hebrides?!

[Sqad]

Queenie........no need to panic here, a routine appt with your GP will suffice and as for going to A&E, that is totally inappropriate.

I would take Ibuprofen 600mgms (3*200mgms) for the pain in the meantime and monitor the situation.

[queenofmean]

Lol not quite the outer Hebrides but the Lothians. We are not cheap down this neck of the woods.

Will do Sqad - I've already had some Paracetamol and Codeine but its not looking at it - I'll need to wait a wee bit before I take Ibuprofen though or I'll be throwing up in no time at all

[excelsior-1]

good evening queen

i am really sorry that you have wrist problems - i hope you can get it sorted

[queenofmean]

Evening Excel

Me too :) x

[Spoonboy]

Hope you find a remedy soon: I'm logging out now, but keep your chin up, it will pass in the end. Hope Ricky comes out of his coma soon, too.