Carpal tunnel or tendon?

[Lea34]

I think the last 2 months I have actually strained my wrists but not the normal swelling. As when I carry food shopping only slightly heavy 2-3 bags I get a pull in the wrist area and can be sore. Even simple carrying a bag of milk and a bottle of sprite can set it off and in past weeks they have been really weak holding even a glass of water, toothbrush, Sometimes using a knife in left hand, opening milk etc. I have been wearing wrist brace and have some gel from doctors. Is there anything else I can do at home instead of bothering the doctor and if this sounds like a strain? Help would be great.
Why are no results showing up if I'am uncomfortable?

[mkh9]

It does sound like carpal tunnel. Try icing it 20 minutes on and off. Rest the hands/wrists when you can or take lots of breaks. Then a water bath or two sinks one with cold water with some ice cubes in it and the other warm water. Soak your wrists in the cold water for 30 seconds then warm 30s then cold, warm etc for about 5 cycles ending in cold. That help get the inflammation down. You can take Ibupropin (if you don't have any problems with it). But take NSAID's after food only. See a orthopedic hand specialist when you can. They can do a nerve conductivity test to see if you have carpal tunnel or tendonitis etc. I have tendonitis in both wrists too.

[NOHARD]

Hi Lea, if it was carpal tunnel, you would be getting pins and needles, down your fingers and finding your fingers getting stuck in the closed postion.
And at 35 could just be that your wrists have gone weak.
If I was you I would pop round to your lovley NHE doctor, and get him to send you for some physio treatment, and take ot from there.
Good Luck

[Lea34]

On thinking back this is now what I'am thinking it was just something small but I don't what although as I say now I still uncomfortable in certain ways when I carry food bags or leaning on them to stand up out of a sitting position. That's why maybe it's just a mild strain and not any thing too bad. I had even begun to think surely my hands can't be that weak.Ha-ha.

[mkh9]

All I can say is I have the same problem carrying things and I have tendonitits.
take care,
mkh9