A few years back wrist pain reared its ugly head. Long story short carpal tunnel decided to try kicking my ass. I was — and this cannot be overstated — DISPLEASED.
So when shrieking pain popped up again last year I hustled back into my doctor entirely convinced the carpal tunnel had punched a return ticket. I was several notches past displeased but thought I had a handle on what I was facing. It wasn’t good but I’d kicked it before so time to dig in, buttercup.
You could’ve knocked me over with a stick when the doc said “Laura, your wrist bone’s out.” I’m sorry, out? Out where?! Out HOW?? WHAT DO WE MEAN BY OUT???
At the risk of seeming zen, “out” is more of a state of mind right up until the point when a doctor puts your bone back in place. The moment he popped that sucker back in I felt pain on a color spectrum. Have you ever experienced pain that felt fuschia? Or technicolor? Or maybe just white lava? It was clarifying in a fairly traumatic way.
It took him three tries to get the bone to stabilize. Over the next six months he had to put it back in a few more times. The pain sucked. The procedure to stop the pain sucked. So basically that wrist was always hurting, just finished hurting, or about to hurt.
Fast forward to today. For a couple of weeks now the pain had been amping back up. I was preparing for same dance, different day, but the pain escalated and they got me in early.
You could’ve knocked me over with a stick when the doc said “Laura, your bone is in.” The irony is rich here, I know, but WHAT DO YOU MEAN IT’S IN??
And this, dear readers, is where those of you with delicate sensitivities go to your happy place for just a moment while I tell everyone else that once again my best “you’ve got this” pep talks failed mightily once I heard that motherfucking carpal tunnel decided to scream PSYCH and light my entire limb on fire.
Again.
I appreciate a doctor who tells it like it is. When discussing treatment plans he straight up gave the pros/cons for an injection but said clear as day, full disclosure, I’ve had this injection, it goes straight into the nerve and it will HURT. It will feel like I shot fire into your hand.
No lies were told.
Riddle from the Middle 
My mum had the injection and said she suddenly appreciated why her pet dog hated the annual vet visit
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😂🤣
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I hope the pain goes away and stays away. Those are words I never want to hear from my doctor.
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Thank you, Dan. Between this and that knee injection he did…well, if I didn’t love him I’d have smacked him across the face by now.
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Damn! Well, it healed before, so it can heal again, right? I wonder if acupuncture of physical therapy might help. Anyway, healing prayers on the way!
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We’re landing hard on that possibility. Also that he didn’t look at the ultrasound and hand me the name of a surgeon. So healing prayers are gratefully received!
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Sending you positive energy and healing vibes! I hope the pain alleviates soon
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Thank you!
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This sounds like a no-win situation – pain because the bone is out and then pain because the bone is in? Wait? Not fair! I think multiple hugs are required here, along with all things possible crossed that maybe now the pain will go away.
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Thank you, Carol. The last few days have still been rough but I’m holding out hope that the pain relief is just delayed — I understand sometimes the injection relief can be delayed up to a week so maybe this will still work. I appreciate all the good thoughts coming my way!
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Oh I’m so sorry that your wrist is giving you so much trouble. Hugs and prayers for you.
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Thank you, friend. I appreciate it.
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Take care.
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eek, I’ve had the shot in my foot and it was a nightmare, had it in my hand and not as bad, but it’s alway a roll of the dice and I prepare for the worst. I so get this
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Hands and feet can have such hypersensitive nerve endings. It’s a roll of the dice how much the shot will take you out.
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Sooo… will you get the shot or tty to manage without it? Is there any chance of a numbing injection before the treatment injection?
Decades ago, I smacked my toes on a cement step and they hurt like hell. The next day, a kid stepped on them. My big toe healed in a “locked”, but mostly painless, position. Then one day, at least 10 years later, I was flexing my toes (a very common habit) and the big toe suddenly cracked and moved into proper position (and flexibility). I had about 1 second of relief, followed by a good minute of SCREAMING pain… quite possibly fushia. It was worth it, asthe toe has worked normally ever since, but that 1 min sucked!!
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Oh my, I definitely felt that in fuchsia. I’ve never had anyone have to break a bone to reset it. It sounds truly horrifying, but I guess I’m glad that it felt better ever since?
In the end, I decided to go ahead and do the injection in that appointment. The pain level was so high. It was impossible to continue dealing with it, and since I tried wearing a brace without intervention before it was time to escalate to the next step. They used numbing spray so the actual injection piece wasn’t terrible. It’s just when they push the medicine in…he’s right, it does feel like shooting a flame up your hand…not good but I did what I had to do.
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I feel ya. I’ve had shots in my feet several times. The pain wasn’t as bad as yours, but it inspired some loud yelping by me!
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