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For the last 6 weeks or so, I've had recurring pain in my left wrist. I first noticed it when I was visiting my daughter and holding my grandson a lot. I don't remember any particular instance where I might have injured it. I figured it would go away when I went home and back to work, but it hasn't. It's actually getting worse.
The pain is on the ulnar side of my wrist, and is quite sharp. It's especially bad when I type, but knitting doesn't aggravate it. Twisting the arm radially does aggravate it. There is some localized swelling, but no redness or heat.
I'll see if I can make an appointment with my doctor tomorrow, but I thought I see if anyone here had any suggestions.
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In all seriousness, I hope you feel better. I've had mystery joint and bone pain for years, it's not fun. I assume you've tried OTC painkillers/anti-inflammatories, moist and dry heat, and rest and elevation. I find that sometimes switching from my normal painkiller to asprin, which I don't usually use, helps. I sometimes need salsalate (a prescription med of the same type.) I hope you are able to find out what it is; five successive doctors have been able to come up with guesses at best as to what ails me.
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