Stupid Wrist - grrrr

flippymonkeysmom · 08-29-2008, 06:41 AM

Well dd got the ok from the ortho to start using her wrist again. She has been doing all the exercising and stretching she is supposed to for it. After a few days of using it again - and she has been going somewhat slow (for her anyway) - she does a few tumbling passes or vaults and then stops trying not to over do it. Anyway - last night I go to get her and she is literally in tears it hurts so much. It was swollen and everything. I had her ice it as soon as we got home, ibuprofen, etc. She is completely freaking out over this. I suggested she take off the month of Sept. to really give it a chance to heal - she acted as if I belonged in the loony bin for even suggesting such a thing. I know a lot of gymmies have problems with their wrists - but this is getting crazy.

**bogwoppit** · 08-29-2008, 07:36 AM

OH Flippy, I really feel for her and you. I know how hard this is for both of you, but really she cannot work out on that kind of pain. I fear that she does need a real break to make it heal properly. It was so hard for us to force DD to step back so much and for so long, but it really has paid off.

But what I also know is that some girls just have problems, not every body can stand the wear and tear.

Can you see a sport therapist and take some time off, maybe she would benefit from some full on therapy in addition to the ice, rest, stretch programme.

There really is no quick solution to these kinds of injuries, and in the end time and patience are needed. A month off is better than quitting, and sometimes you have to be the bad guy.

gym law mom · 08-29-2008, 11:22 AM

Hey Flippy(Bog's new nickname for you)---this is really tough. I would take her to see a hand specialist. Orthopedic docs are now big into specializing in certain body parts/joints etc. She's had a little too much pain to just write this off as plain tendinitis. Now, I'm not a doc--just a mom with a nursing background. She should have had some decrease in pain by now. Get her in to see someone that only works on hands/wrists----they may want an MRI(don't go nuts) since its hard to see all the small structures in the wrist on a plain x-ray. I think you both need some answers as to what is wrong and how to get her better.

KBT · 08-29-2008, 12:05 PM

What was her diagnosis again? Tendinitis? That type of pain doesn't sound like "just" tendinitis if she's given it a rest. I'd get a second opinion, and a hand specialist sounds like a good idea.

flippymonkeysmom · 08-29-2008, 01:58 PM

Thanks - I took your suggestions and made an appt with a hand/wrist specialist for next Thursday. I agree that it is hurting too much and too long to be tendinitis. Also, several nights it has actually hurt to the point of waking her up when she is sleeping - so it isn't just hurting when she is using it.

gymmomntc2e6 · 08-29-2008, 05:18 PM

So sorry Flippy (sorry - had to jump on the bandwagon !!). I hope the specialist can help. Tell her to keep her chin up !!

Shawn · 08-29-2008, 05:49 PM

I'm no gymnast but I did have tendinitis in my left wrist not too long ago. It was very painful (and I have a pretty high pain tolerance) and it got to where I couldn't even turn a doorknob with that hand. However, with rest and wearing a wrist splint, it did get better. But, I don't remember it hurting when I didn't try to use it. It would ache some but not that bad. I'm glad you have an appointment for her. Hopefully the doc can take care of this once and for all.

GymTwinsMom · 08-29-2008, 06:11 PM

Aw, poor thing. It must be hard to be so in a sport, then just have to take a month off. Hope the doc can help- and she can still do some conditioning, so she won't completely have to take off. Hope she feels better!!!!

kristilyn73 · 08-29-2008, 08:38 PM

Flippy ( I like the nickname),

I am sending you and your gymmie a cyber hug

It is hard to see our kids in pain, then think that maybe it is this sport that is causing it.. then thinking, What if she has to quit????

I think you have done a good thing by making the appointment. Keep us informed on what the specialist says.

Good lucK!

jls1969 · 08-30-2008, 08:47 PM

Ohhh Flippy....we so know your pain. My dd had a fractured back and has been sidelined for the past 3 months. Our Dr finally cleared her to start adding skills....you have never seen a child so excited to do a handstand

Please tell her, that while it seems like a long time...there are plenty of other things she can be doing to stay in the gym. Even with a back injury--my dd would go in and do modified stretching, bike riding and some small weight lifting---this was all approved by the doc and her coach. The most important thing is to get her wrist to heal so she can continue to pursue the sport.

I am really sorry---especially for you. It is hard to watch your dd in pain and be taken out of what she loves to do! I will send a hug your way...keep us updated on the appointment....

((((hug))))