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It's about 14 weeks since I fractured my shoulder. When this happened my arm and hand became very swollen . The arm has gradually improved but my hand and particularly my fingers are still swollen and painful. My wedding ring only fits to the first joint! It is difficult to bend the fingers and use the hand. Has anyone any tips to help reduce this swelling please?
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valerie83081 christine64637
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I dislocated My shoulder on August 24th 2017, it's been almost 3 weeks. My upper arm/shoulder is only sore a little bit now but my hand is swollen and it hurts so bad at night the worst. I also have no strength in my hand. My doctor thinks a nerve maybe pinched I'll go for another MRI in a week. What can I take for swelling besides Ibuprofen (it hasn't helped) also if anyone has experienced this what why didn't you have strength and why the swelling of the hand??
cathy82931 valerie83081
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Hi Valerie,
I hope you get answers after you have your MRI.
Are you keeping your hand elevated? I sleep in a recliner & have my arm & hand elevated by pillows.
Also drinking extra water & putting ice packs on have helped me with the swelling.
Best Wishes for your recovery,
Cathy
loraine97303 christine64637
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I broke my humerus April 27th. It was a spiral break. I wire a fardened split for two weeks and a brace u til August 23rd. I have been using a bone growth stimulator for two and a half months. Started physio August 23rd. My hand has been swollen to different degrees since the break. Particularly at night i wear an *arthritis gli e* . Also wear it during the day when the swelling gets worse. This has helped tremendously. Doing the physio exercises two to three times a day has been helping me get back use of my arm. It all takes time. Up until recently, my husband has been doing everything for me. It hsd been a long go . Im finally beginning to get my independance back, slowly. I have had to be more patient and to let things go as you can't expect others to do things exactly when and how you may want.
Good luck with everyone^s healing.
suzanne72339 christine64637
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Christine - I'm writing about your post from a year ago. Hope you are well. I am having the exact symptoms as you in regards to swelling and not being able to bend my fingers. It's been over 3 months since I broke my humerus bone and that is coming along fine thanks to PT. As you know, the hand swelling is extremely frustrating. How did you recover? My doc doesnt seem too concerned but...Thanks so much.
josie96882 christine64637
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I slipped and fell on the ice on December 25. I fractured my humerus bone in my right arm. My arm is not totally healed, but I don't have to wear a sling anymore. I am having the same problems with my hand. My hand is still swollen and I cannot bend my fingers. I started physical therapy a few weeks ago, but there has been very little improvement. I didn't know about keeping my hand elevated on a pillow and drinking lots of water. I am going to try it and, hopefully, along with the physical therapy, I can get back to normal.
loraine97303 josie96882
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