Aizoon Posted February 17, 2014 Report Share Posted February 17, 2014 I was in plaster for 12 weeks after breaking my scaphoid bone. They took this off on Feb 4th, and my hand swelled up, but is now back to its normal size. I'm still in quite a bit of pain, though. Anyone know how long this might last? The online information from the NHS talks about "discomfort", which I guess means "pain happening to someone else" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRL Posted February 17, 2014 Report Share Posted February 17, 2014 I was in plaster for 12 weeks after breaking my scaphoid bone. They took this off on Feb 4th, and my hand swelled up, but is now back to its normal size. I'm still in quite a bit of pain, though. Anyone know how long this might last? The online information from the NHS talks about "discomfort", which I guess means "pain happening to someone else" Ever pushed a water melon throufh a letter box? Grow a pair! Thought I'd get that on in for the ladies! To answer, as long as you keep doing things with that wrist that a man of your age shouldn't be doing! Ps I haven't got a clue. Hope its feeling better soon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aizoon Posted February 17, 2014 Author Report Share Posted February 17, 2014 Ever pushed a water melon throufh a letter box? Grow a pair! Thought I'd get that on in for the ladies! To answer, as long as you keep doing things with that wrist that a man of your age shouldn't be doing! Ps I haven't got a clue. Hope its feeling better soon. Thanks. I wouldn't dream of doing bad things with my left hand - I'm right-handed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bcfczd Posted February 17, 2014 Report Share Posted February 17, 2014 I broke my scaphoid playing football 3 years ago, it hurt quite a bit and for about 6 months after having the cast off, it was an on and off aching type pain. The main thing I was told was to do wrist exercises due to the limited blood supply to the bone and this would increase the blood supply and aid recovery. This seemed to help and after about 6 months the pain went fully. They said if it still hurts its best to go back and have another scan. It still hurts now when I fall on it but in general it took around 6 months for it to feel normal again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aizoon Posted February 17, 2014 Author Report Share Posted February 17, 2014 I broke my scaphoid playing football 3 years ago, it hurt quite a bit and for about 6 months after having the cast off, it was an on and off aching type pain. The main thing I was told was to do wrist exercises due to the limited blood supply to the bone and this would increase the blood supply and aid recovery. This seemed to help and after about 6 months the pain went fully. They said if it still hurts its best to go back and have another scan. It still hurts now when I fall on it but in general it took around 6 months for it to feel normal again. Thanks, bcfczd. That seems to fit with my experience. I've found that it helps to do the washing up in deep hot soapy water, but for God's sake don't tell my wife! As to the wrist exercises, maybe I should ignore TRL's advice about my sex life Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
You Do The Dziekanowski Posted February 17, 2014 Report Share Posted February 17, 2014 Thanks, bcfczd. That seems to fit with my experience. I've found that it helps to do the washing up in deep hot soapy water, but for God's sake don't tell my wife! As to the wrist exercises, maybe I should ignore TRL's advice about my sex life Washing up!! Seriously Aizoon GROW A PAIR!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aizoon Posted February 17, 2014 Author Report Share Posted February 17, 2014 Washing up!! Seriously Aizoon GROW A PAIR!! Yes, I know. That's why dare not tell her that having my wrist deep in hot soapy water relieves the pain You won't tell her, will you? Please? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigTone Posted February 17, 2014 Report Share Posted February 17, 2014 I was in plaster for 12 weeks after breaking my scaphoid bone. They took this off on Feb 4th, and my hand swelled up, but is now back to its normal size.I'm still in quite a bit of pain, though. Anyone know how long this might last?The online information from the NHS talks about "discomfort", which I guess means "pain happening to someone else" Bad news really Aiz because it can hurt for absolute yonks.I fractured a bone in my neck when I was circa 15 and to this day (I am now a tad older by some 39 years) it still bloody hurts on the odd occasion.Tried putting my head in with the dishes but that didn't really work although my hair did stay nice and clean and sparkly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aizoon Posted February 17, 2014 Author Report Share Posted February 17, 2014 Bad news really Aiz because it can hurt for absolute yonks. I fractured a bone in my neck when I was circa 15 and to this day (I am now a tad older by some 39 years) it still bloody hurts on the odd occasion. Tried putting my head in with the dishes but that didn't really work although my hair did stay nice and clean and sparkly. Thanks for that cheering news, Tone I doubt that I need worry about how my wrist is in 39 years' time, though Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barrs Court Red Posted February 17, 2014 Report Share Posted February 17, 2014 RSI from fondling hedge dwelling swine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
You Do The Dziekanowski Posted February 17, 2014 Report Share Posted February 17, 2014 Yes, I know. That's why dare not tell her that having my wrist deep in hot soapy water relieves the pain You won't tell her, will you? Please? I won't. But can she understand hedgehog? Horace is shifty. Never trusted him!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aizoon Posted February 17, 2014 Author Report Share Posted February 17, 2014 I won't. But can she understand hedgehog? Horace is shifty. Never trusted him!! Ah, but Horace can be bribed to silence. I have a supply of candied slugs. Seriously, guys, thanks for the advice. I just have to get cidered up and bear it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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