Hollie

If anyone has ideas for wrist pain, I'd love to hear about them.

I have the brace (it'd work better if I were wearing it). Tonight my PT also used some metal tool to torture my forearm.

Me: Is that supposed to feel like raking over gravel?

Him: <laughs> Ohhh no. No, this is much worse than normal.

Me: <laughs> I like to excel at things.

I got some stretches, too. Beyond that....? Ideas? I'm open to anything, my webdev class is suffering. :/

#carpaltunnel #wristpain #chronicpain #pain

Dec 30, 2022 at 2:55amWeb
Show threadGothsong 💀📚☕Dec 30, 2022

@hollie
I recently did an ergo assessment at work and got a bunch of ergo accessories. This mouse and keyboard have been great.

Wearing braces when I sleep as well!

https://evoluent.com/products/vm4r/

https://kinesis-ergo.com/shop/freestyle2-for-pc-us/ - plus the VIP3 kit!

Evoluent VerticalMouse 4 Right

VM4R. The patented shape supports your hand in an upright neutral posture that generally avoids forearm twisting. The thumb rest has been reshaped.

Show threadHollieDec 30, 2022

@gothsong I keep forgetting the brace when I sleep, that's a great reminder, thanks!

I have a vertical mouse and it worked pretty well for awhile, but then it just started to fail. I'm not sure why (overuse I imagine). I'll check out the keyboard!

Show threadSister ArtemisDec 30, 2022
@hollie
Massage or put pressure on your shoulder and elbow to see if that helps any - my wrist pain sometimes originates in my wrist (artist by trade), but other times it's relayed pain from bursitis up higher. I've had friends who had different shoulder problems and also sometimes felt horrible pinching and achiness in their wrist because of it.
Show threadHollieDec 30, 2022
@SisterArtemis Thanks, I will do that! I have a massage gun and I'll start focusing more there.
Show threadAnathema DeviceDec 30, 2022

@hollie I don't have carpel tunnel, but a hospital therapist got me to star wearing one of these for my thumb joint arthritis
https://www.totalpatientcare.com.au/store/Push-Ortho-CMC-Thumb-Brace-p218785447

Much more comfortable than the wrist brace, but it might not support the right part of your hand/wrist

Push Ortho CMC Thumb Brace

PUSH ORTHO CMC THUMB BRACE The original CMC Brace for effective control of the CMC Thumb joint Push Metagrip CMC Thumb Brace(Basal Joint Splint The most effective streamlined and durable brace for the relief of thumb CMC (basal joint) osteoarthritis. The Push CMC thumb brace has been designed and developed by Push Braces in conjunction with eminent hand therapists Judy Colditz and Nettie

Total Patient Care Pty Ltd
Show threadHollieDec 30, 2022
@anathema_device Yeah that seems to be just on the thumb and all my pain is below my hand, squarely in my wrist. Thanks though!
Show threadmelsaywhatDec 30, 2022
@hollie I used King Brand BFST for a while, but I've moved and can't seem to locate it. I definitely need to find it soon. I might invest in the ColdCure as well. Of course, I have elbow and shoulder problems, too...maybe I should apply for a job there. They're not inexpensive, but the BFST helped tremendously. They do accept FSA if you have it.
Show threadHollieDec 30, 2022
@melsaywhat Interesting, I’ve never tried that! Thanks for the idea.
Show threadLexidhJan 3, 2023
@hollie Kill it with fire. Or, like, heat ;P I got rid of mine a while back. Rest and heat is the only things that helped.
Show threadHollieJan 3, 2023
@Lexidh Lol I saw "Kill it with fire," and my first thought was, "Did I post about seeing a spider?"
Show threadLexidhJan 3, 2023
@hollie Hahaha, no, I use cats against spiders. Tasty little snacks on legs, they seem to think.