Question - Broken Wrist Pain

by Debbie
(Toronto, ON Canada)

I broke my wrist 2 weeks ago. I was wondering when the pain will go away. It is still quite sore; in a cast until April 28.

Answer - Bart@SII

Sorry to hear about your wrist. Pain after a wrist fracture can vary significantly for everyone. Most of the time after the first 2-3 weeks it starts to feel better, but you may have some soreness for several weeks after your injury.

Which bones did you break?

If you are having severe pain, you should talk with your doctor. Mild to occasionally moderate pain is not uncommon, but it should continue to improve every day. I would also recommend talking to your doctor about what type of medication you can use to help decrease your pain. Tylenol or ibuprofen may help, but again, discuss this with your doctor.

Hope this helps - keep us posted on how you progress, and comment back with any other questions.

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Jun 22, 2009
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by: Lynda

Hi I broke my wrist 6 weeks ago. I am still in alot of pain. This is my 4th cast ( my 1st half
cast ) I have non stop pain. I cant sleep at nite and I can't raise my arm up above my head and I have terrible pain when I try to move my arm .I think I am losing muscle loss.What can I expect? And also I am 55 years old and am menposal.

Thank you, stressed

Jul 25, 2009
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wrist pain
by: Anonymous

i shattered my wrist 7 weeks ago. i am in my 3 rd cast, have had 2 closed reductions and k wires inserted. it still hurts,