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Tuesday, August 27, 2013

A Slight Bump In The...Wrist?

Sorry for my recent absence.  I've been dealing with a bit of a crisis here.  
I've been having this horrible pain in my left arm, wrist, and shoulder for years now and I just haven't had the time to get it check out, until recently.

I got an x-ray, my doctor tells me I have a cyst in my wrist. 
*faints*
Upon further investigation by an orthopedic doctor, I find out that the cyst is only superficial 
*recovers...slowly* 
but that it is my ulnar nerve that is the issue. 
*almost faints again, but stays alert to find out what exactly that is*

Basically, I have what's called "cubital tunnel syndrome" 
as well as the "normal" swelling in my wrists from the nature of the job.  
He gave me a shot of cortisone and a topical anti-inflammatory and sent me on my way.
Here's hoping this pain goes away soon!


Fun Fact: the ulnar nerve is also referred to as the "musician's nerve".

 

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