I think I may have broken my wrist :(

[Danielle_NZ]

Ouch! Gosh I hope you don't have to spend all day at the doctors but best to have it seen too. What a way to start the long weekend :-(

[Bella29]

Yeah the rules for injuries like that are RICE

R-est
I-ce
C-ompression
E-levation

If you have a bandage you can wrap around it to give it some support that is a good idea. With the ice put i on for 20mins and then off for 20 mins. Good luck... Oh and usually most fractures heal within 6 weeks. If you find yourself needing an operation it could take longer depending on how long it takes to get into surgery. Good luck. Don't hesitate to take some neurofen for the anti-inflammatory style pain relief if you don't have any of the contra-indications for having that and some panadol as well. If you son't have a sling at home then a pillow case or something will work. Try to keep the affected part of your wrist above your heart.

Good Luck


xx Bella

[Rivlas]

Ouch, know the feeling about hands & weddings. DH was supposed to be in plaster for our wedding as he had broken his thumb. Told the Dr he was getting married so no plaster.

How did your visit to the Dr go?

[~Kim~]

Oh darlin

8weeks should be enough for it to heal though if it is.

[kimmi]

well, it's broken! A small break, but a break all the same...

I broke the end off my ulna styloid?? (I think thats what it is)

He said I should be much better in 4 weeks

[Party-of-five]

ouch! you poor thing hope it heals fast

[Doing my best]

oouch.. Hope you were given something for the pain, and you start healing soon..

If it makes you feel any better, I had a dog break my arm a few years back, in a similar way to how yours happened ..