Wrist pain via repetitive motions?

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I am wondering if any of you get wrist pain from the repetitive movements that you do, when working with the med cart? Such as opening the OTC bottles, wripping the pill packages, pouring? I have noticed my wrist and hand will hurt either after work, or the next morning, and it will feel like it's swelling a little, and sometimes falls asleep too. If you do get this, how do you prevent such things?

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Specializes in Complex pedi to LTC/SA & now a manager.

I'm sorry for your pain, but per the site terms of service agreed to when signing up "You agree NOT to seek medical or legal advice.You agree NOT to offer medical or legal advice....ALLNURSES.COM, INC or it's members do not offer medical advice. Any requests for such will be taken down. If you have a medical problem, please seek attention from your health care provider. You are not allowed to ask for medical advice related to a health situation that affects you, a family member, or someone you know."

You really need to make an appointment with your private physician/PCP or if this is definitively work related your employee/occupational health department for a full evaluation and testing to gain an accurate diagnosis and treatment plan.

Good luck and best wishes. Thread closed

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