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I was having a good day yesterday, so I did some gardening and my hands are kind of locked in a claw like position, and my wrists are really sore like they are trying to recover. It feels like an exaggerated response to using my hands in a different way. I wasn’t expecting such a reaction and I’m not sure if this is just a fibromyalgia reaction or arthritis…. Which X-rays don’t show I have much of. However, I’ve come to realize that X-rays really don’t show much other than bone structure. The… read more

May 20, 2024
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Members strongly validated the experience of unexpected wrist and hand pain after light gardening as a common fibromyalgia response, with many... Read more

Members strongly validated the experience of unexpected wrist and hand pain after light gardening as a common fibromyalgia response, with many sharing that overdoing even seemingly minor activities can trigger disproportionate pain and stiffness. Several members recommended practical tools and strategies including compression gloves with adjustable wrist support, Epsom salt soaks, emu oil, wrist braces for tendonitis, garden stools to reduce hand pressure, and techniques like holding cups with two hands and carrying groceries in arms rather than by handles. A recurring theme was the importance of pacing yourself to continue enjoying activities you love while also considering that persistent wrist pain could indicate carpal tunnel syndrome, tendonitis, or nerve issues worth discussing with a doctor if symptoms worsen.

A MyFibroTeam Member

My painful wrist was triggered by carrying groceries. My doctor said it's tendonitis. I did find an adjustable wrist brace which did help. Tendonitis does not show up on x-rays. Hold your coffee cup with two hands less weight on your wrist. Carry packages up in your arms. Not by the handles carrying by the handles puts a strain on your wrist. Also apply topicals to your wrist.

May 23, 2024
A MyFibroTeam Member

I find I have weak and sore wrists and hands. It may be from fibromyalgia or another reason which having fibromyalgia makes worse. You should perhaps look into Carpal tunnel syndrome ( which I apparently have) or other tests, eg MRI with your Dr. if it gets really bad. Good luck x

May 20, 2024
A MyFibroTeam Member

Yes, that's the question we all ask when dealing with a new pain...is it fibro or something else. My pharmacist recommended I take Osteo Biflex Triple Strength with Glucosomine each day and it has helped with arthritis in my thumbs and the rest of my achey brakey body.

May 20, 2024
A MyFibroTeam Member

P.S. Welcome to the group!

May 20, 2024
A MyFibroTeam Member

I do hold my coffee cup with two hands. That’s so funny that you say that! 😊 My hands have been generally weak since having fibromyalgia, weakness in my hands, wrists and arms in general. I also love the suggestion about carrying groceries up in your arms, rather than by the handles. For whatever reason I’ve never thought of that before but I will start doing that. Thank you.

May 23, 2024

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