By Adam Steel
From Salt Lake City
Oct 2, 2007
| Like problem solving? Try this one.
The Problem Part 1: While pressing out a bouldering mantel I did something to my wrist, I'm assuming sprained it (and this was unofficially confirmed by an ER doctor on another visit), last December. It felt healed this Spring, but then I spent 6 weeks in Central America and it got worse.
Problem Part 2: I'm assuming that I was reinjuring it at night while I slept, so I've been wearing a brace and while it isn't getting worse, it isn't getting better.
Problem Part 3: I move around a lot. I rarely spend more than 1 week in an area and I am often out of phone service for up to a month. I just spent several days getting shoved around by doctors telling me to go here, go there and then, finally, we can't accommodate your schedule. I feel like I could live somewhere and still not get to see the right doctor for months.
Questions:
- Anyone else with this sort of injury experience?
- If it is a sprain in the wrist, does anyone have any suggestions for healing methods? (e.g. stretches, exercises...)
- Does anyone have an Othopedic or Physical Therapist between Leadville and the Front Range they could recommend by name and hospital?
Change of lifestyle is the obvious solution and I'm contemplating it. I'm trying to be a climbing bum in the back of my truck, but right now I'm just a bum. Help!
Thanks,
Adam |  |
By Avery Nelson
From Boulder, CO
Oct 2, 2007
| Adam Steel wrote: It felt healed this Spring, but then I spent 6 weeks in Central America and it got worse.
Sounds like too many tequila curls ;)
If you make it to Boulder, I like John Lewis at BCH on Mapleton as a certified hand therapist 303.4410.2273. I mean, he's been spot on diagnosing me three times and provided more meaningful help than the physicians and surgeons I've seen. I've also seen folks on MP mention they like him too. As a bonus, he did some climbing at some point, so he'll understand. | |
By Moof
From Portland, OR
Dec 18, 2007
| Get a real expert, get x-rays, and doggedly be your own advocate.
It wasn't till my 4th doc that I found one who would actually take the time to do a proper diagnosis. The first one made me rest and take high dose pain killers, even though I had already told her I had been bracing it myself for 6 weeks. The second took <5 minutes and did a steroid injection. Third one I pretty much bailed on becuase she didn't have a clue. Fourth one finally took xrays, which showed the root of the problem. In my case I have abnormally short Ulnas, which results in all sorts of crap being loaded funny. We are still getting to the root of what is causing the cronic pain, but at least this one is taking me seriously. So far it was been about 9 months of stuff with this doc, so be patient. | |
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