| hondacuraworld |
After riding a Tri-Moto for about 4 hours Sunday, I find that I can't even grip a pen, turn keys, or straighten my index finger close to the other fingers on my hand. Feels like there's fluid in the upper part at the base of my thumb, too.
It has a thumb-operated throttle lever, and I strained my hand by pushing it in for hours at a time. Bah.
People I've spoken with here have said it'll subside in a couple days, the doc says it might as well (or a nurse, actually).
So, to the medical folks here, have I really screwed up my hand? :( |
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| R-MDX |
That's about what my hand feels like after the first few times each Winter riding the snowmobile.
Hopefully this year will be better seeing as the jetski should of gotten me in condition.
Good Luck with the hand.
Try some Motrin. |
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| hondacuraworld |
| Snowmobile season's coming up, and my Arctic Cat will be ready to go.......at least I know that I'm not alone with these things :) |
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| Warzau |
Does your hand hurt at all? I know when I over work my hand using a punch down tool, my less dominant hand hurts for a couple of days afterwards. Try using a brace to keep wrist from twisting.
And yes Ibuprofen will help with swelling. |
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| crmsnidol |
| It's funny this topic should come up. About a month ago I noticed that I have pain in my left index finger all the time and I cannot bend it in beyond 1/2 of the normal range of motion. I chalked it up to "gettin' old" but maybe repetitive motion is causing it thought I can't image what that is other than typing. |
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| shootist |
Just don't injure your hand again, and don't try to push through the pain. It sounds like you've inflamed the nerves. Inflamed nerves usually go down by themselves, but if you re-injure them, they can swell to the point of filling up the little tunnels in which lie.
That's when you start with the whole carpal tunnel syndrome thing.
COld in the first 48 hours, heat after that. Or is it starve a nerve? |
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| screbr |
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Originally posted by hondacuraworld
After riding a Tri-Moto for about 4 hours Sunday, I find that I can't even grip a pen, turn keys, or straighten my index finger close to the other fingers on my hand. Feels like there's fluid in the upper part at the base of my thumb, too.
It has a thumb-operated throttle lever, and I strained my hand by pushing it in for hours at a time. Bah.
People I've spoken with here have said it'll subside in a couple days, the doc says it might as well (or a nurse, actually).
So, to the medical folks here, have I really screwed up my hand? :(
I rode my dirtbike for about 120 miles over 2 days 4th of July weekend, and I had the same issue with my throttle hand. I lost my dexterity, and couldn't even grip a fork to eat my dinner after the 2nd day.
My hands were back to normal after 4-5 days.... |
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| laborlitigator |
| I'd say it's some sort of inflamation. Did you take Motrin or anti inflammatory meds? |
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| hondacuraworld |
Yep, I'm taking Motrin, and icing it down when I can. It's getting better, I can almost sort of write :p
I would have done it again in a minute, but I just would have relocated the throttle when it started to get sore. A 10 mm wrench has it now so I can pull up on it with the top of my hand, till it heals :) |
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| rvehock |
| Dam, that tri moto takes me back to the days when I was running the dunes in california with my Honda 185S and 250R........... |
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| dj-mdx2 |
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Originally posted by hondacuraworld
After riding a Tri-Moto for about 4 hours Sunday, I find that I can't even grip a pen, turn keys, or straighten my index finger close to the other fingers on my hand. Feels like there's fluid in the upper part at the base of my thumb, too.
It has a thumb-operated throttle lever, and I strained my hand by pushing it in for hours at a time. Bah.
People I've spoken with here have said it'll subside in a couple days, the doc says it might as well (or a nurse, actually).
So, to the medical folks here, have I really screwed up my hand? :(
Sounds like an overuse injury, if not the beginning of a compression type, i.e. carpal tunnel, syndrome. Should get better in a week. Putting on a velcro splint will help to immobilize it and allow the swelling to resolve, as will elevating the hand and using warm soaks with Epsom salts. Non-steroidal meds and a short course of (prescription) steroids may also shorten the duration of symptoms.
I would have posted a disclaimer regarding the content of the medical advice here but I might end up with repetitive motion injury from all the typing. :2: |
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| hondacuraworld |
| This may sound like a dumb question, but would immobilizing it be the way to go? If I don't, do I risk further injury? |
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| dj-mdx2 |
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Originally posted by hondacuraworld
This may sound like a dumb question, but would immobilizing it be the way to go? If I don't, do I risk further injury?
What we're seeing with acute injuries is that a short period of immobilization followed by a gradual return to usual activities leads to faster recovery time, unless there is bone or significant ligament damage, in which case immobilization will have to be prolonged. What rest does is allows the edema to resolve and the involved tendon or tunnel as the case may be, to recover. Continued use propagates inflammation during the acute phase. YMMV. |
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| highmath |
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Originally posted by dj-mdx2
Sounds like an overuse injury, if not the beginning of a compression type, i.e. carpal tunnel, syndrome. Should get better in a week.
dj-mdx2 is correct. The way you described your symptoms is just from over use. I wouldn't go as far to say you have carpal tunnel, because that is considered a re-occurring condition.
Suggestions:
1-Motrin or Aleve for stiffness and Tylenol for pain. You can combo up an anti-inflammatory and pain med. (i.e. Take a Motrin now, 2hr later take a Tylenol, 2hr later take a Motrin, etc.)
2-Stretch!! You got to loosen back up. That stiffness will turn to pain very quick. Progressively get back to the norm of using your fingers. If it hurts too much, stop, take a break, then start again.
Let me know how it goes. |
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| hondacuraworld |
| Odd thing is that I'm not in any pain at all. It's just weak, for example, it's hard to turn keys in an ignition, or to straighten all my fingers and keep them together..... |
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| mdxx3 |
Did you say weak??? There's actually a TSB for this and you can easily DIY it with some Mountain Dew MDX.
(I'm obviously a fake doctor:p) |
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| JL_SS |
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Originally posted by hondacuraworld
Odd thing is that I'm not in any pain at all. It's just weak, for example, it's hard to turn keys in an ignition, or to straighten all my fingers and keep them together.....
Maybe Viagra would help you straighten all your fingers...:D . (Sorry, I couldn't resist - I'm not a doctor nor do I play one on TV.)
Really, I do hope everything does go back to normal for you. |
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| hondacuraworld |
Heh, with all the "new" :rolleyes: toys I've been getting, maybe we should start a new forum here!
"Tune in next Monday, boys and girls, for yet another exciting and painful episode of the Adventures of Tim the Redneck Parts Guy, where you'll hear him say.....
OH............ %^&$#@!!!!!!!!!................." |
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| highmath |
| Correcting myself, you in fact have a top symptom for carpal tunnel syn. I would definitely suggest the specialized help of a physical or occupational therapist as a first step to help you regain strength. Take a look at this webpage>>> Carpel Tunnel |
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| dj-mdx2 |
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Originally posted by highmath
Correcting myself, you in fact have a top symptom for carpal tunnel syn. I would definitely suggest the specialized help of a physical or occupational therapist as a first step to help you regain strength. Take a look at this webpage>>> Carpel Tunnel
I don't have anything against PTs/OTs, but don't you think our patient should be evaluated by his physician first? |
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| highmath |
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Originally posted by dj-mdx2
I don't have anything against PTs/OTs, but don't you think our patient should be evaluated by his physician first?
Yes, of course. I sorry, I didn't clarify. Most PTs/OTs work of a strict primary physician referral only. This protects the patient and the provider.
You should always seek advice from your primary physician before trying any type of specialty treatments. This way you are covered if you find yourself pressing an unfortunate lawsuit.
Also, many major hospitals have a free advice nurse on duty 24/7 that can answer you health questions with just a simple phone call. |
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| Fabvsix |
| It could also be a "sign" of getting "older" and you should stop acting like a child Tim........Our bodies just don't work the same as we proceed past 35.....:rolleyes: :rolleyes: :rolleyes: |
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| hondacuraworld |
Balderdash. I will never grow old :noshiz:
The hand has since snapped back into place thankfully :) |
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