Question by coolbro2007: Is my “wrist tendinitis” actually wrist tendinitis or gout or something else?
So about 8 months ago I begin having pain in my right wrist from repetitively typing on the keyboard and moving the mouse. Went to the doctor and the doctor said I have wrist tendinitis and i shouldn’t flex my wrist and not type for more than 2 hours. Back then i was able to bend my wrist a little. Now (8 months later), i can’t bend it backwards at all and only a little forward and i havn’t been using my right hand at all for the computer. I also cant lift or grasp anything because there’s so much pain where the thumb connects to the wrist. So is this really tendinitis or do i have gout in my wrist. I have had gout 5 years ago in my toe and a flare up every year since then. when i have had gout in my toe i havn’t been able to bend it upwards only downwards. So i’m wondering is my “wrist tendinitis” actually wrist tendinitis or gout or something else? I hope i’ve put enough information up here. Also, what can i do to improve my wrist?
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Answer by sara r
Although the big toe or knee are common areas for gout to act up, I see no reason why it couldn’t manifest it self in your wrist joint. Carpal tunnel is also a possibility.
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get another opinion, while tendonitis in the wrist does happen you should be evaluated for carpal tunnel syndrome which is very common from repetitive motion injury and typing is a major culprit. Invest in a wrist brace. See a chiropractor. Mine helped me and I’m not in pain anymore.
Comment by DomesticGoddess — August 29, 2011 @ 6:44 am