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Really bad wrist pain after use, what should I do? Is this linked to a deficiency?

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J.Andrzej.J
J.Andrzej.J

I used to exercise somewhat often at home until I joined the gym 5 months ago and have been going every week day since signing up.

Something I've noticed is I've had a really bad wrist pain every time I lifted something, or have carried something and it stays for a few minutes. My best relief is to pull the wrist inward (yes this hurts even more but when I let go the wrist hurts a lot less). Another thing that has helped is to lay my wrist down backward, it stops almost all the pain until I lift my hand up again.

I thought this was a muscle strain but I don't think this is the case. I've had a break from the gym for a week before, maybe twice (catching a virus once and back injury the other time). During these breaks from the gym my wrist hasn't stopped hurting the smallest bit.

I've found online that vitamin d deficiency is linked to chronic pain... I'm not sure if what I have is classed as chronic pain or not but I thought I'd mention it. I take one 5000IU Vitamin D3 tablet every day in the morning, including a multivitamin (Alpha Men from MyProtein). I also take 0.7g Glycine (from TPW) occasionally before bed.

It does sometimes feel like a pain that requires my wrist cracking to relieve the pain.

Is there anything I'm missing? Should I buy a wrist wrap to support my wrist in the gym?

Im beginning to get used to the constant pain in the gym, not sure if it's my manipulation of the wrist (pulling the wrist inward) but this isn't normal.

Thanks in advance.

JJ

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  • Anhaga
    Anhaga J.Andrzej.J

    Posted

    It would be a good idea to have your D level checked.  Also, do you get enough magnesium?  Maybe you need to take a break from the exercises that are bothering youir wrist and get some gentle physio exercises to strengthen it?
  • lodgerUK_NE
    lodgerUK_NE J.Andrzej.J

    Posted

    I would suggest a talk with your GP  - could be you need an x-ray on that wrist.

    Also, hope the exercise you are doing is gentle.

  • tpaggs
    tpaggs J.Andrzej.J

    Posted

    Over use of your wrist is probably exacerbating your problem.  Take a break from the gym and give your wrist a rest.  If the pain persists, I  would see an orthopedic doctor; one who specializes in the hand/wrist.
    • julian.
      julian. tpaggs

      Posted

      I have wrist pain, its in a very sharp line across my wrists. Also a sort of dull pain between joints of fingers. Very much worse when I overdo use.

      I find just moving my wrist for a few minutes every so often, without holding anything, and wiggling fingers, provides some relief over a few days.

      Any strength required, as little as opening a difficult jar, can aggravate.

      I knew I shouldn't have lifted the bit of sawn off log yesterday .... rolleyes 

    • tpaggs
      tpaggs julian.

      Posted

      You really should see an Orthopedist. They'll take an X-Ray or MRI. Could be carpal tunnel, but I'm no doctor.

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