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pain hand-wrist on the joint?
I have this pain on my wrist, at the joint (my bone(, I am not sure why, it's been 1 month or over pain in there, and getting more and more pain. Even a simple tasks like writing it cause a lot of pain.
Do you guys know why? My friend scared me by saying it could be a bone-cancer!! Or is it arthritis? I'm about 30 years old. I hope it's not anything to do with bones.
Help!! I am scared seeing a doctor, as I am afraid :(
im seldom using the computer. but i did always sleeping on one side and i put my palm on udnerneath the pillow for hours (sleeping from night thru morning)... is that could be a reason? But I have stopped it for weeks now... and still pain!
15 Answers
- 1 decade agoFavorite Answer
I've had similar pain and in my case, a cyst was causing the problem. Many people will say it could be carpal tunnel, and they may be right. Without an Xray, we're speculating.
After the cyst was removed I had secondary problems as was diagnosed with DeQuervain's tenosynovitis, see link:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/DeQuervain's_syndrome
I'm willing to bet you either have some severe inflammation (tendon related), cyst, or Carpal Tunnel. Worst case yeah, it could be a tumor but the likely-hood of a malignant tumor in that area is rare.
Most problems are relatively benign in nature and cured with surgery, therapy/rehab or just plain ol' TLC :)
And if it's arthritis, it's not at all the end of the world. Try some Motrin (take with food) and see how you feel. If the pain subsides adequately, it may be arthritic in nature. Not a definitive test but it will guide you better than nothing at all.
Lastly, when you do seek medical treatment, make sure u don't see any old orthopedic MD, make sure he's a hand specialist.
Source(s): retired army nurse. - ZeldaLv 71 decade ago
You could have a sprain or fracture. Or, you might have carpel-tunnel syndrome which can be treated. Go see a Dr.--you will feel alot better as you won't have to worry anymore. I doubt it is bone cancer ( my Lord!). I also doubt it is arthritis as this comes on very slowly. I should know-I've got it!
- 1 decade ago
It could be carpal tunnel syndrome if you're using the computer alot or doing repetitive tasks
- Anonymous1 decade ago
Could be carpal tunnel or tendonitis i have tendonitis and it sucks really bad i Have to wear a brace all the time but just go to your doctor adn ask about it.
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- 1 decade ago
It sounds like you might have carpal-tunnel starting to flare up.Go have it checked out by your doctor.Dont be afraid,doctors put on their pants one leg at a time like everone else.
- 1 decade ago
using one part of the body can cause it to inflame and resting it maybe should you try ,could stop but if its your job oops ? DR. ?what ? its your wrist for heavens sake! not your private part... lols c-on now ..go ! and maybe those Zzz sleep different ok ? good luck pal ;;;
Source(s): wrist surgery ... - 1 decade ago
if your on the computer alot it may just be the start of carpel tunnel syndrom...it could be a number of things really, but maybe look into that more as well, good luck! and best wishes!!
Source(s): Bone Pain Suffer for the past 2 yrs...im only 21 - japon_101Lv 41 decade ago
sounds like carperal tunnel, look up on google different stretches you can do before you use your keyboard and write ect, if it bothers you alot you can try anti-inflammitorys like motrin (ask your doctor first, he could hook you up with better stuff then over the counter)
- 1 decade ago
a whole month? hmm it might just be a really bad torn ligament or something. But you should get it looked at as soon as possible. I hope your wrist is ok!
