Hands Of A Teen

[Kape]

I have work ever since I was allowed to get a job. My life was hard but I never complained. Since the age of 14 I have worked none stop. A couple of days ago pain has been spiking through my hands. It has gotten to the point where I can not hold a pencil for more then 30 seconds. Also when I try to ball up my fist the pain is so great I struggle to open my hand. I'm not sure if this is a sign of low arthritis, I just hope someone can shed some light on my problem.

[sandee1818]

You could have arthritis or carpal tunnel syndrome. I would suggest you see your Dr and let them run the appropriate test to find out so you can get the treatment you need. Good luck:)

[Tuckamore]

I agree with Sandee. You may have either condition or it could be something different. Do you have swelling in the hands or are you knuckles enlarged? If so you are more likely to have arthritis.

If you do not have those symptoms I am more inclined to think it may be carpal tunnel. Carpal tunnel is usually accompanied by numbness and tingling. And when you wake in the morning or the middle of the night your fingers or hands will fell like they have "fallen asleep." You may also have pain in your wrists or in your shoulder. Every one's symptoms may be different. I urge you to see your PCP. If left untreated some conditions may cause permanent nerve damage.

I am sorry you are having these medical issues. Pain is never fun. Please keep us posted. Take care, Tuck

[lisa650]

oh my God, my hands feel like they are asleep every morning, not only that they get all ...whats the word im looking for like crippled i mean all bent. i try to straighten my fingers and they just bend again for a while then it will just go away eventually.  I mentioned it to my doc but he didnt seem to give it much thought, then i read the above comment and it described what i go through. Carpal tunnel, huh, i must do some research,  thankyou! i thought it was just me being weird or overreacting as usual. See im not crazy!