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I’m Wondering How I Can Fix My Tendonitis . I
Question: I’m wondering how I can fix my tendonitis.
I play a lot of instruments (mostly Drums,Guitar,Piano,bass)
I have some very light pain around my Ulna and Meta Carpus Bones (Wrist Area) for about a year now and i'm also feeling some strange sensation around my Funny Bone. Im not 100% sure of the terminology and if its even the right Nerve Bones or tendon, but my "funny bone" is pretty dang inflamed I can feel it bulging out around my tricep and by my Meta Carpus/ulna Bone (wrist Area), and, if its even the same tendon, it jumps over a bone on my wrist on the pinky side. ( I think its the end of the ulna meeting up with the Meta Carpus?) I’ve lost Some mobility of my pinky and I feel it gets numb from time to time. Almost no pain. [Picture Of Area of Pain and Tendon](https://imgur.com/bR2gmvg)
I play a lot of instruments (mostly Drums,Guitar,Piano,bass)
I have some very light pain around my Ulna and Meta Carpus Bones (Wrist Area) for about a year now and i'm also feeling some strange sensation around my Funny Bone. Im not 100% sure of the terminology and if its even the right Nerve Bones or tendon, but my "funny bone" is pretty dang inflamed I can feel it bulging out around my tricep and by my Meta Carpus/ulna Bone (wrist Area), and, if its even the same tendon, it jumps over a bone on my wrist on the pinky side. ( I think its the end of the ulna meeting up with the Meta Carpus?) I’ve lost Some mobility of my pinky and I feel it gets numb from time to time. Almost no pain. [Picture Of Area of Pain and Tendon](https://imgur.com/bR2gmvg)
Brief Answer:
Can be tendonitis with mild nerve compression.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for posting your query.
I have seen the image mentioned. The decreased sensation in the pinky finger with decreased mobility is suggestive of a minor nerve root compression at the level of wrist or elbow. This can happen due to tendonitis also. You need to give some rest to the area. It is better to use a wrist brace for a prolonged relief. Doing a hot compress and using local analgesic gel like Volini gel will also help. You can also start with some anti inflammatory pain killers like Aleve. It is best to start with physiotherapy after the acute pain subsides for a prolonged relief.
I hope this answers your query.
In case you have additional questions or doubts, you can forward them to me, and I shall be glad to help you out.
Wishing you good health.
Regards.
Dr. Praveen Tayal.
For future query, you can directly approach me through my profile URL http://bit.ly/Dr-Praveen-Tayal
Can be tendonitis with mild nerve compression.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for posting your query.
I have seen the image mentioned. The decreased sensation in the pinky finger with decreased mobility is suggestive of a minor nerve root compression at the level of wrist or elbow. This can happen due to tendonitis also. You need to give some rest to the area. It is better to use a wrist brace for a prolonged relief. Doing a hot compress and using local analgesic gel like Volini gel will also help. You can also start with some anti inflammatory pain killers like Aleve. It is best to start with physiotherapy after the acute pain subsides for a prolonged relief.
I hope this answers your query.
In case you have additional questions or doubts, you can forward them to me, and I shall be glad to help you out.
Wishing you good health.
Regards.
Dr. Praveen Tayal.
For future query, you can directly approach me through my profile URL http://bit.ly/Dr-Praveen-Tayal
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
is it possible to keep playing some of my instruments for a maximum of an hour as day, or should I completely stop all activities that uses repetitive motion until it heals completely?
Brief Answer:
Completely stop all the activities.
Detailed Answer:
Hello.
Thanks for writing again.
You need to completely stop all the painful activities and give the wrist a complete rest and let it heal. After the pain subsides, you can start with some physical therapy and then gradually resume the daily activities like instruments.
Hope my answer is helpful.
Do accept my answer in case there are no further queries.
Regards.
Completely stop all the activities.
Detailed Answer:
Hello.
Thanks for writing again.
You need to completely stop all the painful activities and give the wrist a complete rest and let it heal. After the pain subsides, you can start with some physical therapy and then gradually resume the daily activities like instruments.
Hope my answer is helpful.
Do accept my answer in case there are no further queries.
Regards.
Note: For further queries, consult a joint and bone specialist, an Orthopaedic surgeon. Book a Call now.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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