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tendonitis anyone?
- Thread starter enanorojo
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Hi,
I've had tendonitis in my wrists and unfortunately it took months for it to heal (and with occasional recurrences). I wore splints which I got from my doctor and took ibuprofen to help with pain/inflammation.
I got my tendonitis because of work (in a library). As far as exercise, I had to modify some of the things I did. For example, when doing push-ups I found it was helpful to grasp onto dumbells in order to keep my wrists straight (or else I put the weight on my fingers and my palms off the floor, thus keeping my wrists straight).
Where is your tendonitis located? If you go to the doctor, I would guess that your treatment would be similar: immobilization, anti-inflammatories, and modifying or stopping the culprit activities for a while.
Hope that helps. Feel better soon!
I've had tendonitis in my wrists and unfortunately it took months for it to heal (and with occasional recurrences). I wore splints which I got from my doctor and took ibuprofen to help with pain/inflammation.
I got my tendonitis because of work (in a library). As far as exercise, I had to modify some of the things I did. For example, when doing push-ups I found it was helpful to grasp onto dumbells in order to keep my wrists straight (or else I put the weight on my fingers and my palms off the floor, thus keeping my wrists straight).
Where is your tendonitis located? If you go to the doctor, I would guess that your treatment would be similar: immobilization, anti-inflammatories, and modifying or stopping the culprit activities for a while.
Hope that helps. Feel better soon!
I've had it in my wrists as well and basically did the same thing, splint and Advil for the pain. The first time I had it, it took quite a few weeks to heal...fortunately (or unfortunately) I wasn't working out at that time, so didn't have to worry about that part of it. The second time was when I was working out regularly and just really had to watch my form. My doctor said basically, if it hurts don't do it. While I was frustrated at that advice, it helped while working out. I learned about the Advil and brace from a gym of all places. I still get ocassional mild flare ups, but generally putting on the brace and taking Advil for a couple of days takes care of it.
YES, about 3 or so years ago. It was awful. It was in my left hand. I avoided getting a cortizone shot for too long, and just used a hand brace, but let me say once I bit the bullet, and got the shot (while squeezing DH hand til it was blue) I have to say WOW. It's gone and never came back. It hurt, really hurt to get the shot, but it's worth it. I know others who had it in their foot, ankle, and elbow and they all said it hurt but worked wonderfully. So that's my advise. Just go to a really good Dr.
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http://www.glennhansenmusic.com
The online home of singer/songwriter/guitarist
Glenn Hansen.