BURNING PAIN on foot and wrist---HELP!!!

[bowler420]

I have a sprained ankle and tendonitis in my wrist. All of a sudden, I am experiencing VERY FREQUENT SHARP BURNING PAIN on the side of my foot( the one with the ankle sprain) and on the side of my wrist (the one with tendonitis). Both happen to be on my right side.
PLEASE HELP ME!!! Tell me what to do to STOP or at least RELIEVE this BURNING SENSATION!!! PLEASE!!! RSVP to me at:
***@**** you!

[kumquatmay]

Hope you are doing better - tendonitis or bursitis can be some of the most severe pain you can feel in a localized area. All 'itis' type pains have started with an injury. Orthopedic Physical Therapy can help you strengthen the tissues and muscles surrounding the original injury and as the surrounding area begins to support the injured area better, give you some relief.  Your doctor will no doubt give you an ani-inflammatory med, it is all about bringing down the inflammation. I am not sure why, but have found that keeping the area stationary (between therapy activities) has been helpful, even if using a splint was the only way to achieve it. Also, while in recovery, keeping weight off the area - even to the degree of not lifting items, is crucial. Lifting or bearing weight can undo any healing your body has begun to do, so you can inadvertently keep your 'itis' in an inflammation state without realizing it. (Any Ortopedic Doctor can confirm if you problem is tendonitis, in one visit.)

[marycarmel]

Rsd is reflex sympathetic dystrophy.  It's also referred to as crps, chronic regional pain syndrome.  No matter what, you need to see a doctor for an actual diagnosis.

[bowler420]

Thanks so much for your advice and for responding to my problem.
I truly appreciate your effort on my behalf. ***@****

[bowler420]

Thank you for your advice and for writing back to me.
Could you please tell me what RSD/CRPS is?
I appreciate your effort to help me. ***@****

[bowler420]

Thanks for your advice and for answering my query. ***@****

[kumquatmay]

Do NOT use a heat pad, use ice to apply to tendonitis; however you must rotate the ice so that it is only on the affected area for 10-15 mins max at a time. This is difficult to do, but can be helpful - dunk your foot & ankle in a bucket of warm (not hot) water (perhaps with Epson salts) keep for a few mins, then dunk in another bucket with ice water - keep it in there as long as you can up to 10 - 15 mins. (Do same with wrist.) After this: Wrap both areas in such a way that they are stationary. Keeping the itis area still as possible. Do Not put capsaicin products on itis areas - if anything use arnica gel. Get in a relaxed state - use guided imagery techniques as found of CDs with the American Chronic Pain Association.

[marycarmel]

RSD/CRPS also presents with burning pain.  Other signs can be temperature changes in the skin of affected limbs and hyperalgesia ... I found the ceiling fan caused me pain in my hand and the water from the shower hurt if it would hit my hand.  RSD usually develops after some type of trauma, whether it's an accident or a surgery.  Diagnosis can be difficult and it's usually less severe the sooner you get diagnosed.

[shinty]

I have no idea whats causing your pain, but it sounds like nerve pain due to your "burning" complaint. If the pain is that severe then go to an emergency room right away. If it can wait a bit, see your primary care physician as soon as possible. Good luck,
                              shinty