Sore wrist for weeks- Should I go to the doctor, or rest it?
823657
Yes, go to the doctor and get an x-ray.  Sounds like you have a small fracture but you won't know for sure until you get that x-ray.  You don't want to keep re-injuring it.
202791
rest, ice, compression (ace bandage) and elevation - RICE\nif the pain persists or gets worse over a few days, follow up with a doctor.
1010238
carpal tunnel syndrome or improper blood circulation.....see a Dr.
215932
It sounds like it might be a tendon issue.  Use RICE - Rest, Ice, Compression, Elevation.  If it hasn't started to feel at least a little better within a couple of days, make sure and go to the doctor, you might have to be splinted or use crutches for awhile.  Good luck!
244060
That all depends upon whether or not there is any damage in the joints. It could be just muscle cramping that will go away with application of heat and rest. See your doctor to be sure. You need to have xrays taken to be positive.
408242
Could be bruised or even fractured, if its causing you alot of pain, go see a doctor.
546070
Maybe you should call a nurse or go see a doctor. But if the pain is consistent I'm sure there is a problem.
786316
Any kind of tendonitis is very painful and strains can be painful too. It could last a few weeks if you're walking or using it alot. it is a part of the body that one tends to use a fair bit, even while trying to rest. it is going to be used for any kind of leg movement. Are you taking anything for it or have you a support on it? If it's not healed after a month I would return to the dr. You may need physio. Did it happen as a result of sport?Hope it heals soon. Good luck.
851601
Could be carpel tunnel syndrome, get it looked at by another doctor...;
782636
You should have your wrist wrapped which will help it heal a bit faster and prevent you from moving it around which will hurt.  You should also ice it and keep it elevated when possible.  This will help the swelling go down.  I would also suggest taking tylenol or aspirin to ease the pain.
267406
Rest it. Drink plenty of warm fluids---NO caffeine. Gargle w/ warm saltwater if it is sore.
696707
Put ice on it, stabilizes it using a splint or taping it to the finger next to it, don't play through the pain, I would suggest giving it a few days rest to see if it improves.  If it's really painful, you should consider going to a doctor for x-rays to make sure it isn't broken.
721219
There is not much they can do for it. That happened to my dad, the pain very bad so i feel for you. It will go away but you are very suseptable to re-injuring it so regardless of what a Dr may or may not be able to do for you i would speak to one and get up to speed on this type of injury. Make no mistake it is very serious.
237877
maybe you should go to a doctor because its not normal to have this kind of pain for 6 days in a row,, i had a lesion on both knees, and whenever i exercise too much or something, I end up having this kins of pains but for 3 day or so,, maybe the best is to go to a doctor
604564
The reason most cases of carpal tunnel don't resolve is because most cases are not actually a problem in the wrist.  I understand the wrist is where the pain is, but as an alternative doctor, I have treated this condition so many times, and most cases are a problem with one of the three areas:\n\n1.) A problem in the neck causing irritation of the median nerve at its origin, but felt in the fingers.\n\n2.) A problem with the wrist bones being fixated / locked in the wrong position.\n\n3.) A problem at the elbow were the hands muscles for  flexion/extension are attached.\n\n\nIf you can afford a doctor, go see a chiropractor. Most of the time Carpal Tunnel cases are fixed in 3-5 visits.  At my office this means about $150-$200.  If you go to an M.D. you will get an anti-inflammatory, a wrist brace, and possibly a referral for P.T.  Most of the time a NCV test is negative, but they still cut on you.  If it is positive for nerve entrapment, make sure you have a "Two Stich" surgery.  There is no longer a need to slice the wrist open, and the two stich gets you back to work the next day instead of the typical two weeks.\n\nHome Therapies:  \n1.) Vitamin B6 helps reduce swelling, particulary in the wrist -in addition to OTC anti-inflammatory.  Most of the time the inflammation is the reaction of an the injury. \n\n2.) Wrist Traction -  Gently traction the wrist.  This can be done by a friend, or by using a hand towel, but gently and slowly traction the wrist to help take pressure off the joints.\n\n3.) Use an ice cube and message the outer part of your arm at the elbow.  This will help reduce inflammation, and help eliminate significant adhesions in the muscle.\n\n4.) Use the wrist brace when using your hands a lot, and while sleeping at night, but do not wear it all the time.  This is a sure way of making the problem worse.  Wrist motion in limited use will help, not hurt.\n\nLast bit of advice -  True carpal tunnel affect only the thumb, index, and middle finger.  If you have pain in the small finger - this is not carpal tunnel, but almost assured a problem in the neck.\n\nGood luck -\n\nemail me if you need a referral of a good doctor in your are.\n\ndrvandenhoek@yahoo.com
54524
Probably nothing. You might get a sore wrist though.
363954
could be carpal tunnel.  see a doctor