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What Causes Pain In Left Wrist Despite Using Gabapentin?
Last night I had a strange pain centre of my left wrist that needed massaging for pain relief. Woke this morning no pain noticed but I do take Gabapentin Dehydracodeine and paracetomol for pain as I have RRMS. Noticed this afternoon that I have a bruise with a white piece in middle on left wrist pain site. No pain until pressure is applied. Not really worried but would like to know what it could be.
Wed, 15 Mar 2023
Hi,
There could be several potential causes for the pain and bruising in your left wrist. One possibility is that you may have experienced a minor injury or trauma to the area, which caused the bruising and the initial pain. Sometimes, it can take a few hours or even a day for bruising to become visible after an injury.
Another possibility is that the pain and bruising may be related to a side effect of one of the medications you are taking, such as Gabapentin or Dihydrocodeine. While these medications are commonly used to manage pain, they can sometimes cause side effects such as bruising or skin irritation.
It's also possible that the pain and bruising may be related to an underlying medical condition, such as carpal tunnel syndrome or arthritis. If you have any other symptoms, such as numbness or tingling in your hand or wrist, it may be worth speaking to your doctor to rule out any underlying conditions. In any case, if the pain and bruising persist or worsen, it's important to seek medical attention to determine the underlying cause and receive appropriate treatment.
Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Priyanka, General & Family Physician
There could be several potential causes for the pain and bruising in your left wrist. One possibility is that you may have experienced a minor injury or trauma to the area, which caused the bruising and the initial pain. Sometimes, it can take a few hours or even a day for bruising to become visible after an injury.
Another possibility is that the pain and bruising may be related to a side effect of one of the medications you are taking, such as Gabapentin or Dihydrocodeine. While these medications are commonly used to manage pain, they can sometimes cause side effects such as bruising or skin irritation.
It's also possible that the pain and bruising may be related to an underlying medical condition, such as carpal tunnel syndrome or arthritis. If you have any other symptoms, such as numbness or tingling in your hand or wrist, it may be worth speaking to your doctor to rule out any underlying conditions. In any case, if the pain and bruising persist or worsen, it's important to seek medical attention to determine the underlying cause and receive appropriate treatment.
Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Priyanka, General & Family Physician
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