wrist instability

[rye1212]

hello,

I sprained my left wrist about 6 months ago while playing basketball,Xray and MRI was negative.i did re-aggravate it which didnt  help much.though it has been better but i still feel tightness,stiffness,clicking,and mild discomfort.when at rest i dont feel anything but when  I grip and release i can fell tightness and some discomfort on the pinky side of my wrist(ulnar),especialy when i do pronation and supination i can feel the discomfort and tightness.im going through therapy right now.it has gone better but still not healed,and if i try to do more exercises of my wrist,it gets stiff and tight again with mild discomfort.and its been clicking alot.im waiting to see a hand specialist.whats wrong with my wrist?  

[rye1212]

thanks,i was taking ibuprofen before which did help a little but i had to stop because i had developed a bad case of gastritis which i ended up having an EGD,my stomach just doesnt handle anti inflammatories and foods that are spicy too well,but anyways thanks alot,I am a registered nurse and really appreciate your advice,godbless!

[Sanjivani Wanjari, MD]

HI,
When MRI and x rays do not show any major problem, there should not be any major issue. Some amount of stiffness may persist when the healing is delayed which happens in ligament strain. Use of anti-inflammatory agents will help. Exercise should not be too aggressive. A chiropractor might be able to help.
Hope this helps.