Wrist Pain

Lotsofpain
Lotsofpain Member Posts: 157
edited 22. Mar 2011, 08:29 in Living with Arthritis archive
Which is better for arthritis in the wrist

a bandage
taping
a brace

can any be work all the time or is it best to use noiw and then

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  • valval
    valval Member Posts: 14,911
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    depends on what type of artheritus you have?? val
    val
  • barbara12
    barbara12 Member Posts: 21,281
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Hi
    If you ask the chemist maybe they will be able to help, when I fell and hurt my wrist I used one of the hand and wrist supports it was very comfy
    Good luck
    Barbara x
    Love
    Barbara
  • traluvie
    traluvie Member Posts: 2,579
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    I use wrist supports and deep heat,
    Relieves some symptoms..
    GP might be able to advise..
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  • Lotsofpain
    Lotsofpain Member Posts: 157
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    The doctor said ' you have a bit of arthritis' so not sure which of the 200 types I have but it sure hurts less when braced or taped
  • woodbon
    woodbon Member Posts: 4,969
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    I have OA in my wrists and thumb. The wrist brace is best, but not all the time as it can weaken the muscles and drive you mad!!! :green I had mine 'fitted' at the occupational therapists. Its good if you can get a referral to them as their are all sorts and they will know best what you need. Your GP can refer you.
    Hope this is helpful! Love Sue
  • lavenderlady
    lavenderlady Member Posts: 409
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    having only recently had my wrist replaced with a new joint I can honestly say the neoprene wrist support the type with a metal flat type support inserted into the support saved my sanity when nothing stopped the pain, I brought it from a sports shop after my NHS one rubbed too much, it can be washed so able to keep it fresh, I still use it now if my wrist aches as it often does when I've over done it , highly recomended with out doubt, michelle
  • dreamdaisy
    dreamdaisy Member Posts: 31,520
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    If your GP told you that then it sounds like OA to me. Only you can decide what suits you best, and you find that out by trying different things. Don't use a support all the time, tho, it makes your muscles lazy and your joints won't be as supported as they should be. DD
    Have you got the despatches? No, I always walk like this. Eddie Braben
  • Lotsofpain
    Lotsofpain Member Posts: 157
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    thanks all does anyone know anything about my other post on taping to correct posture
  • traluvie
    traluvie Member Posts: 2,579
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Don't know anything about taping..
    The helpline may be able to help you..
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  • frogmorton
    frogmorton Member Posts: 30,026
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Hi Lots

    Good to meet you :grin:

    I would have a chat to the pharmacist if you canafford to buy a support - I got a lovely one from them which really helped. Thing is youi ahve to pay for those. Otherwise you could ask the GP to refer you to physio/Occupational therapist they may also be able to help with you other query

    Love

    Toni xx
  • Florence500
    Florence500 Member Posts: 46
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    I find Tiger Balm very soothing, a little on the expensive side but I personally find it worth it.
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