Median Nerve Right Wrist: Very small freak accident at lunch two days ago ...

[Kim_Jay]

Median Nerve Right Wrist: Very small freak accident at lunch two days ago ... my fork began to fall, and I automatically tried to quickly stop it on the way down.  But it came down upright (tines up) on the cushioned booth seat, and I brought my wrist down hard on a tine.  I had to pull it out.  There was very little blood, but the pain was amazing in its intensity, and lasted a little while.  The tendon running through my palm was bulging out the rest of the day, but settled down overnight.  Now, my index finger feels as if I dropped something on the nail, and feels swollen.  I am trying to work (keyboarding and pencil-writing notes), but it hurts too much too continue.  It was okay for about 3 hours, even though I could actually feel something slipping back and forth in my hand while I write.  Is this probably minor enough that I can just stabilize it with some sort of brace and try not to overuse it?  I have no insurance and don't want to go have it checked out unless there's probable reason to think medical care would help.

I appreciate any feedback.  I want to be responsible, but not a big sissy over nothing.