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Is it normal to have continuing pain 5 weeks after ORIF of the wrist

Bones, Joints & Muscles | Last Active: Sep 5 6:51pm | Replies (8)
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@sueinmn , i have at times both a stabbing/ burning pain and a chronic dull pain. I do have a plastic moldable splint that was made for me at OT. They have adjusted it since i got it. The OT has put foam on some of the edges as i complained about the plastic pressing in and causing pain. I also have a thin compression sleeve to wear with it. I will ask about more padding for this. Thanks for your input and suggestions. The other issue I am dealing with is extreme fatigue. I sleep about 3-4 hours- wake up , take a pain pill,read a bit and them sleep another 3 hours. By the early afternoon, i need a nap.

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Sue, Volunteer Mentor | @sueinmn | Sep 5 10:17am

I think many of us can relate - fatigue comes with traumatic injury and repair surgery, as the body tries to heal. It also can come from the interrupted sleep you are having, and pain itself. Ongoing use of Percocet and other opioids also causes fatigue.

If you are using Percocet 3X a day at this point, and getting up in the middle of the night for the 3rd dose, it may be time to talk to the doc about some alternative that will allow for better sleep.

The pain should be gradually getting better at this point - are you feeling that is is?

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