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What Is The Treatment For Severe Wrist And Arm Pain?

I have painful wrist that hurts all the way up my arm with some purple bruising spots and tender spots on my thumb for no reason at all..i had blood work done a few months back they said I have a positive ANA BUT I can t get into the rhematologist till December,it happens usually on my left hand and its feels like its in the bone but the nerves are so sensitive I can barely touch it when its flared up I had this 3 weeks ago and it got alittle better now its back
Mon, 15 Dec 2014
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Orthopaedic Surgeon,  's  Response
Hello
I have studied your case.
due to positive ana there can be associated inflammation of tendon .
This can give you persistent pain.
Physiotherapy like ultrasound and Tens may give you relief till you see rheumatologist.
Hot water fomentation may help.
I hope I have answered your questions. If you have further questions please feel free to contact us. I will be happy to answer. Take care.
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What Is The Treatment For Severe Wrist And Arm Pain?

Hello I have studied your case. due to positive ana there can be associated inflammation of tendon . This can give you persistent pain. Physiotherapy like ultrasound and Tens may give you relief till you see rheumatologist. Hot water fomentation may help. I hope I have answered your questions. If you have further questions please feel free to contact us. I will be happy to answer. Take care.