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dflprincess

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8. Both the major orthopedic groups in my area have urgent cares

Reply to Grasswire2 (Original post)

Sat Nov 16, 2024, 09:19 PM

Nov 16

you could try that if there is one where you live.

On the upside, I recently had to see an ortho because the wrist I broke 12 years ago began bothering me, only took 2 weeks for an appointment. That surprised me, it takes 3 months for my internist.

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why does my sprained wrist hurt worse tonight than a month ago? [View all] Grasswire2 Nov 16 OP

Is it going dweller Nov 16 #1

Colder temperatures now. magicarpet Nov 16 #2

Sprained my ankle in 1966. It still hurts and tendons pop nowadays. ER or orthopedist visit might be good idea. Silent Type Nov 16 #3

i've been thinking that my primary doc might not have been enough Grasswire2 Nov 16 #4

or maybe sports med Grasswire2 Nov 16 #5

Yes! They are also called physiatrists or physical medicine specialists. Laffy Kat Nov 16 #7

I can't have an MRI Grasswire2 Nov 16 #11

It's not silly to go to the ER ailsagirl Nov 16 #6

Both the major orthopedic groups in my area have urgent cares dflprincess Nov 16 #8

Possibly because you strained it again without realizing it. Intractable Nov 16 #9

it has been a month Grasswire2 Nov 16 #12

I'm losing function of fingers on that hand Grasswire2 Nov 16 #13

How is your neck on your dominant side? Intractable Nov 16 #15

Best if you can completely relax your hand, wrist before you rotate it w your other hand. Might be tricky at first electric_blue68 Nov 17 #17

Not silly at all. It could be more than sprained or need to be wrapped dai13sy Nov 16 #10

Our local Orthopedic Center has an Urgent care. Hope22 Nov 16 #14

Are you still in the Triangle area? mnhtnbb Nov 16 #16

a hand brace is a huge help! nt yellowdogintexas Nov 18 #18

Any luck? electric_blue68 Nov 19 #19