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Burning Pain in wrist/arms

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rachel_76553
rachel_76553

Hi

I am 2 months post MUA and I have started to get shooting burning pains in my wrists and arms. I can only describe this as a splint with throbbing sensations.

Has anyone had this? 

Many thanks

Rachel 

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  • Burtpies
    Burtpies rachel_76553

    Posted

    Hi Rachel,

    First off, sorry you have FS, I can sympathise with you. 

    I had MUA along with an arthroscopic capsule release back in December and development the exact pain you are talking about, the shooting burning pain in the wrist. 

    Please please get this checked out ASAP, most likely it’s a pinched nerve from the manipulation but and as in my case it could be that it’s development into this hideous condition called CRPS Complex regional pain syndrome. I spent months going to specialists, getting more scans, Physiotherapy etc until it was eventually decided that from my surgery/ MUA that I had developed this rare condition. It makes FS look tame, I have chronic pain in both arms now not just the wrists, I’m struggling to do anything and there is nothing that can be done. 

    Sorry, I really hope it is a pinched nerve and that is the most likely scenario but even though CRPS is rare it does present similar, so make sure you see someone who knows their stuff and not the person who did the MUA because they’ll try to cover their butts and refuse to even acknowledge that it could be anything they did. 

    Good luck. 

    • anette25739
      anette25739 Burtpies

      Posted

      Hi Burtpies! see my respond to Rachel.. I suffer like you,, would be nice to know what symptoms you have and what made your doc diagnose it as crps?
    • Burtpies
      Burtpies anette25739

      Posted

      Hey Anette,

      I had the wrist pain as mentioned, the change in colour, hot and cold sensations, I was definitely sensitive to touch at times. I find and movement of my wrists causes terrible pain. 

      My doctor says it’s atypical CRPS, I think because he is not quite sure what’s going on. 

      I’m in the process of trying different meds to see what helps. I basically can’t do anything with my hands and arms being in so much pain. I’m sure you know how I feel and with the lack of range of movement from my bilateral frozen shoulders, life’s pretty tough. 

      I currently in that merry go round of pain doctors, specialists, medication all tell what it’s not and scratching their heads, in the meantime I’m in constant pain. 

      I hope you both find help as I do for everyone in here. 

    • rachel_76553
      rachel_76553 Burtpies

      Posted

      Thank you so much for this and sorry to hear your story. 

      I have emailed the consultant who I am due to see next month just in case it’s anything to worry about.

      Rachel 

  • anette25739
    anette25739 rachel_76553

    Posted

    Hi Rachel and Burtpies! Sorry to hear you are both suffering like me, I had a capsular release surgery in oct-17,,10 days later in total agony,,burning exploding pain in shoulder out in whole arm and fingers..on opioids to manage pain,, nervepain spread to face-neck other shoulder and right leg.. of course the shoulder is now almost no range of motion. been having this pain now for 9 month. been seeing painspecialist doctor a couple of times since february.. currently on pregabalin to try to coupe with the nervpain,,take egdes off. I can´t even walk because my shoulder flares up and that makes my nervepain worse.. Last visit to paindoc she admitted to that I could have a "lighter" version of crps.. I have burning feeling in hands,,sometimes on hand go really cold, changes in colour. I dont have any swelling or change of sensations like allodynia..I think thats why they don´t really wants to call it crps,,,but the pain is really bad! What made the doc diagnos your pain as crps? wolud be valuable to discuss this with my doctor! Rachel I do hope your pain gets better!

     

    • Burtpies
      Burtpies anette25739

      Posted

      I don’t know why the pain specialist decided on CRPS but I know there is no specific diagnosis for it, it’s a diagnosis of exclusion. I guess because nothing else fits and this ticks most boxes. 

      Sorry I can’t be more helpful. 

    • anette25739
      anette25739 Burtpies

      Posted

      It helps to know your symptoms as I can discuss this with my paindoc in august.. My frizen shoulder is very limited in range of motion and as soon as I use that arm in any way or try walking a bit even if I hold it litterally with the other arm its gets worse again.. still feels like the fs joint inflammation is so easy to flare! Feels like just wait and see,,, I m so down by this,, I was a very active sportsperson before,, no I feel like a 90 year old! Have you been able to get through painful inflammation stage in your shoulders to frozen or thawing? Or are your shoulders painful and inflammed as well? Sorry lots of questions since you are the first person with much the same symptoms like me! 
    • Burtpies
      Burtpies anette25739

      Posted

      Well as I had bilateral FS I had the operation on my right side that caused the CRPS. My right side range of movement improved after the op and the pain changed from the shoulder to the wrist. 

      I’ve put off any treatment on the left side as that’s the worst with the nerve pain. It has thawed but the range of movement is still ridiculous. I was told it can take up to 3 years to improve and because of this new issue I haven’t been able to do the Physio I would like. 

      At the moment I’m getting the nerve pain in the wrist and fingers, it makes my fingers curl up into a fist and it’s hard to release. It’s also painful in my biceps and starting again in my shoulders. I’ve had to start sleeping in my recliner chair again. 

      I’ve had a little pain in my foot where I broke my ankle but nothing too bad as yet. 

      I totally understand the feeling like a 90 year old. Mornings are terrible for me if I can get out of bed, it takes ages because of the pain. A couple of days this week I stayed in bed. 

      I’m currently on OxyContin/ codiene and lyrica for nerve pain. I’ve gone back on that even though it gives me headaches and makes me dizzy, it does help a bit. 

      The one thing that does help for me is Osteo treatment. When I can actually stand to be touched without being in pain, my Osteo treats me and it definitely helps for a couple of hours. 

      Not sure if that helps or not, if it is CRPS, there is nothing for you to do but treat the pain, not encouraging I’m afraid. I’ve started seeing a  psychologist just to help relax and hopefully get some help that way. 

      Good luck with it and by all means don’t hesitate to contact me if you have questions or just want to chat, I know exactly how you feel and hardly anyone can say that. 

    • anette25739
      anette25739 Burtpies

      Posted

      Thank you for your answers,, It is hard for anyone to understand the pain.. when my jaws hurt like I have tootache I get so tired.. hands on fire yes! I’ ll let you know how I go on! Same to you I am here if you whant to exchange any thoughts!💚

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