[url=http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/DeQuervain’s_syndrome]DeQuervain’s syndrome[/url] is not fun!

Not long after Gabriel came home from the hospital, Robyn’s wrist started to bother her so we went to the orthopedic doctor (orthopod?) to get it checked out since she was actually having a hard time holding the babies. He examined her wrist and hand and quickly diagnosed her problem as one encountered by many new moms. The treatment options were two – splinting and long term physical therapy or an injection of cortisone right in the writst. She chose the latter and it did take care of the problem within 24 hours. However, she said the shot was quite painful and coming from Robyn, this means it was VERY painful.

Well, over the past month or so, my wrist has gotten worse and worse to the point where I have pain everyday. I finally made an appointment with the same doctor for next week. I’m really not looking forward to that injection, but I need some relief from the sudden pangs of pain and inconvenience of the whole thing. I’ll let you know how it goes.