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Suggest Remedy For Pain In Arm Upto The Elbow

i knocked my wrist very hard against a door knob about 6 weeks ago. i went to the E.R and to an ortho, both tech who did my x-ray said it looks to be fractured, however both Dr reviewing the x-rays say they see no fracture to the scaphoid or anywhere else. now, today (6 weeks after the injusry) i am having a hard time picking things up, putting dishes away, opening doors, etc with out pain. Originally i felt some tenderness in the snuff box but that has since subsided. However the pain when i move my hand a certain way, can be felt up to my elbow. is this just a bruised bone or something more? i have an MRI scheduled, but dont want to spend the money if i dont have too... help
posted on Fri, 14 Mar 2014
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Hello,

Your symptoms seem to be related to a pinched nerve in the shoulder due to the injury. I suggest using anti inflammatory medications such as Acetaminophen to relieve the pain. I also suggest to avoid the movement of the arm to prevent further damage.

Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. Dorina Gurabardhi, General & Family Physician
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Suggest Remedy For Pain In Arm Upto The Elbow

Hello, Your symptoms seem to be related to a pinched nerve in the shoulder due to the injury. I suggest using anti inflammatory medications such as Acetaminophen to relieve the pain. I also suggest to avoid the movement of the arm to prevent further damage. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Dorina Gurabardhi, General & Family Physician