Tendonitis in Wrist - where can I buy a decent support

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Been at our nurse practitioner today and been prescribed anti-inflamatories but they say not to use when breast feeding. She did check her book and it said OK but the leaflet in the box says No (not consult your doctor but a deffinate NO).

I asked about a wrist support but was told I'd need to buy my own . I have a sports one that I bought from boots but don't think it's stiff enough and the nurse did say get one that had some stiffness. So any suggestions where I get one?? Boots didn't have anything better than the one I bought. I'm thinking about the ones with several velcro straps that I've seen others wearing. I'm hoping the use of a support, stopping lifting DD2 in her carseat no ironing, hoovering, stiring, chopping and cleaning and generally being careful will avoid the use of the anti-inflamatories.

Hmm. I bought one from an online physiotherapy site - think I googled wrist splint? - BUT I'm not sure that it didn't make the problem worse in the long run - ended up seeing a physio, who said that keeping the joint mobile and stretched was important in stopping scar tissue formation, and when I did stretches it did improve substantially. I guess if you restricted use to when you (say) had to lift dcs a lot, it might be better. Do you think you might be able to use topical anti-inflammatories such as ibuleve? I also found a gel pack in the freezer really helpful.

I sympathise - it's a total PITA, esp with children who need lifting...

I was broke when I needed one. I used a wooden spoon and a kids' fleece scarf

OK. I get this A Lot, thanks to the instrument I play. I don't find supports much use. What IS helpful is ice, followed by heat, followed by ice (rinse and repeat), plus tendon glide exercises (here)and Alexander Technique if you know how to do it. Paracetamol helps too. As does simply using the hand as little as possible. I personally love the tendon glides, specially when you manage to pull a really crunchy bit out :)

That set of exercises isn't quite what I do, mind, and is full of 'talk to your doctor first' warnings. But basically, if you don't keep the tendons mobile and lubricated when they're inflamed, they'll stick together...

Thanks all. I did wonder whether it would be better to keep it moving. Had a quick look at the exercises though don't like the sound of "crunchy bits" . Heat certainly helps and I'm sure cold would too do will try those.

I use ice a lot on my frozen shoulder and although it's a bit counter intuiative to ice something that is painful it really does help .

Was told ok to alternate with heat ,but always finish with ice .

And absolutely second the keep it mobile otherwise the tendons will stick together .
Oh and drink lots !

I have tendonitis (Achilles) and having physio. I presume the advice is the same for all tendons?

Ice 3times a day.
Topical anti inflammatory x3 a day
Excersises x 3 a day.

IIRC physio explained that over night when immobile tendons form scar tissue in an attempt to heal and when you move it, it all "rips" hence the pain.

Hope it feels better soon

A futura splint will support your wrist quite well. It has a metal rod on one side of it and holds the wrist in the right position.
These are quite good...obviously this is a medium and you may need a large or small so search for that is necessary.
www.amazon.co.uk/Futuro-Splint-Reversible-Adjustable-Medium/dp/B000A2BBZ6

You shouldn;t wear it all the time though....will make healing worse and also makes your skin smell!!!
Hope your wrist heals soon

Mel

I have chronic tendonitis on both of my wrists. Oh joy. Luckily it's not constant, just keeps coming back, every couple of months.
I use the elasticated bandage and wrap the wrist that's showing the signs of becoming a nuisance, up, relatively tight, take couple of aspirins and curse.
I remove the bandage at night though.