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Broken wrist, how long does the pain last after removal of the cast?

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chloe02837
chloe02837

 I had a bad colles radius fracture 7 weeks ago requring a 'bier block' manoevre (agony) and have been out of plaster now for 9 days. I am doing excercises which I have found on the internet as there is a 5 week wait for physiotherapy. My main worry is the pain. Can anyone tell me how long I can expect the pain to go on? It feels relentless especially at night when I wake up wiith it burning terribly in my wrist. During the day it is there but not so bad, especially if I am walking. The other worry is that although I feel I am getting more movement with the excersises I am a long way from being able to form a fist. When I attempt a fist my fingers feel tight and sore. My hand is weak and I am unable to cut food yet as it is too painful. I don't find pain killers help much, and they make me feel groggy so I only take them at night and as soon as they wear off I'm awake with agonising pain. I also have bad aching in the end of my thumb. I'd be interested to hear exeperiences of anyone who has come out of this, if you can remember how long it was before the pain and discomfort went and normal life can be resumed! I am a 66 year old woman. It's very frustrating to still not be able to do normal tasks like opening a jar or do some gardening.. 

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  • debra24262
    debra24262 chloe02837

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    I shattered my right wrist and broke my left thumb March 4,2018.  I have 2 pins and plate in wrist and did have pin in right thumb but pulled it out in my sleep.  Just in the last week having extreme burning around 1 of the pins....its very painful....weird because I never had any pain in my arm til now. Any ideas why??  Is it the nerves that is causing the burning??  I can move my fingers and I can make a fist. Dr says everything looks good but I didn't have pain last time i saw him. Suppose to get pins out in 2 weeks.  Just hope burning stops!! Thx 

    • Mandy_J
      Mandy_J debra24262

      Posted

      Ouch Debra!  Sorry that you have joined our club.  I still have a burning sensation in both wrists at times.  I think it is nerve pain but who knows.  We must be patient and remark at daily improvements.  Be strong.  It will get better.
  • melody7070
    melody7070 chloe02837

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    Hi wondering how your wrist is doing now? Just took my cast off today after 7 weeks, radial fracture in 2 places non displaced. My whole arm hurts now which scared me. After reading this thread I guess its normal. Hope everyone got full function restored. I am 68.

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