Would you go to the doctor for this?

Melett

The past 3 weeks my left wrist (non dominant hand )has been sore during the day, but at night it really hurts and it's like I can't get it into a comfortable position and sometimes at night it is very very painful when I wake up, but I can still sleep.The past couple days when I woke up I sort of felt like something popped back into place when I moved it. This morning I could barely pick up the baby it was so painful but then I rotated it some and it was better. It doesn't seem swollen at all and I suspect maybe it's from the way I am holding tori or maybe using my iPhone too much . Would you just wait it out? When I first had her I got a pinched nerve in my neck from holding her and that went away..

Melett

The reason I'm not sure is because I really don't have time, but am not sure if this is something I can ignore for a while or what..

MrsSR

can it be carpal tunnel?

livinitup

I would wrap my wrist in an Ace bandage take regular courses of Tylenol or Advil and call the doctor to check-in for when I can go-in. If the nurse won't give me a time frame, then I'd make an appointment at the best time in a 2-3 days and go if symptoms did not improve.

surprise3rd

You can buy the carpel tunnel braces at CVS or another drug store, I would buy one of those and sleep with it on for a few nights and see if that helps, along with the tylenol or advil.  If it doesn't feel better I would call the dr.  But I bet a couple long stretches in the brace will help.  Hope you feel bettter. And you could probably call your DR. and talk to a nurse there before having ot make an appointment.

Melett

Thanks everyone I will try your suggestions!