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sprain or fracture
by Jeep18, Jan 14, 2008 04:57PM
I took a nasty fall on the stairs this morning... I had pain right away in my left wrist and a bruise 1/2 down my forearm. I get pain when I flex my wrist upwards or when I put to much pressure on my hand. Could it be a sprain or fracture? Rather treat myself then go spend $$ if I dont have too.
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Go to the pharmacy and buy a wrist splint and wear it for a week. If you can move the hand, try to exercise it by doing slow up and down movements and circles.
This will help you if you have a tiny fracture or if you just injured some soft tissues.
Wear it longer than a week you think you need it--if you think it is fractured. Remember to do slow and frequent exercises.
I went jogging four months after my first child was born. I jogged up until her birth so it was no big deal. However, I broke my lateral metatarsals in my left foot--and it was so horribly painful. The campus doctor wanted an xray, but I could not afford it. I walked on it anyway--I cringe thinking of it. I can't wear high heels at all now.
If it is broken--you might need to see a doctor as it could be corrected better, but if you want to save money--you may have to accept that it might not heal as well.
I've been in the same dilemma.