Is there a doctor in the house ?

[The emperor has no clothes]

I realize getting medical advice on here is tenuous at best. But I was wondering if this has ever happened to anybody before and did it take care of itself. My right hand is swollen on the back of the hand between the middle two knuckles. I just did over 6k in a couple weeks and had no problems. Now after I’m done riding it’s done this. I can’t open the hand completely and it’s a little painful, but not unbearable. If it doesn’t heal up in a couple days I’ll go in and see a doctor. I was just wondering if anybody has experience with this ?

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I had the same problem and I've heard the next phase is bad eyesight and hairy palms.

[Chrisj CMA]

Rob, go get some aspercream roll on and apply liberally (lol)  Same thing happened to me and two days of aspercream and it was fixed.

[Oss]

Bonnie makes me a salve with Solomon seal and St John oil that I rub on the back of my throttle hand after a full day ride.  Stuff is like magic. I had it with us at Inzane and used it - no problem since

You can also soak the hand in ice for a few minutes every hour to get the inflammation down.  Did u forget to use the throttle lock on those long days?

[Jess from VA]

You think it's a use injury (handlebars/throttle for days), or a bug bite/sting?

A little alternating ice and heat (and rest) can never hurt.

Benedryl, topical and oral for bite/sting.

[The emperor has no clothes]

I think it’s likely an irritated tendon. I’ve had issues with ganglion cysts on my left wrist before. It’s kind of strange that it happen after I’m done riding though. I used my cruise control quite a bit out on the hiway. I did use the front brake lever a fair amount in all those hills you guys have back there though. I’ll try the asperccreme. Thanks guys 

[Chrisj CMA]

I think it’s likely an irritated tendon. I’ve had issues with ganglion cysts on my left wrist before. It’s kind of strange that it happen after I’m done riding though. I used my cruise control quite a bit out on the hiway. I did use the front brake lever a fair amount in all those hills you guys have back there though. I’ll try the asperccreme. Thanks guys 

Mine definitely was a tendon issue as well. I could see it moving. Good luck

[Farside]

  A good soak in Epson salt might be the ticket. If the other remidies don't work out! 

[old2soon]

Wait til yer calves and thighs cramp up after a ride in da heat. If not recently-soon!  Go on ahead and ask me How I know!  RIDE SAFE.

[baldo]

Switching hands usually works for me.

[sandy]

Mr. Head: Did you wear gloves and keep your hand out of the sun? I got sun poisoning on the tops of my feet after a walk on the beach. The symptoms sound like yours.

[The emperor has no clothes]

Switching hands usually works for me.

TMI Bob TMI

Mr. Head: Did you wear gloves and keep your hand out of the sun? I got sun poisoning on the tops of my feet after a walk on the beach. The symptoms sound like yours.

Sandy, yeah I always wear gloves. I did get a little burnt on my bald head while walking around DC. 

[NewValker]

Yeah, must have been a lonely trip back home, should’ve asked Bob for advice 
Craig

[The emperor has no clothes]

Yeah, must have been a lonely trip back home, should’ve asked Bob for advice 
Craig

it was kind of lonely, but I’m too old for monkey spanking 

[J.Mencalice]

Sir Meathead,
Immersion of the hand in an ice water bucket for 3-5 minute intervals (no frostbite) with very gentle, full range of motion flexion of your hand when withdrawn is how I'd start off.  I'd do this for the first 36 hours with a NSAID of your choice (I favor aspirin unless your stomach is touchy), taken to reduce the inflammation and discomfort.  If that reduces the swelling and gives you flexibility, switch to some light heat in the form of a wetted wash cloth that has been microwaved to warmth but not burning hot.  Moist heat penetrates.
I'd avoid strenuous gripping of tools, baseballs, lawnmowers, chainsaws, jackhammers, and throttles during this time.  Rest the joints.
I'd also use an ace bandage or coflex tape to wrap it for compression of the area and restriction on the joints if you have to work (not easy for a butcher).
Elastic, fingerless, glove-type compression sleeves can be had at most big pharmacy stores or wally world pharmacy.
https://www.coppercompression.com/products/copper-compression-fit-for-hands?utm_medium=cpc&utm_source=googlepla&variant=10174733253&gclid=Cj0KCQjw37fZBRD3ARIsAJihSr39F7wRUfeseu8OYZzKjyEf8jRie5bR6wdKiL8IED-Qsj9rnEikzkAaAqrwEALw_wcB

Recommend a physical therapist before a doctor if you feel the need to talk to someone; they'll give you a simpler diagnosis and a course of action to follow instead of scheduling you for surgery.

Your body healed itself before and probably will again with some time and attention.

[The emperor has no clothes]

Sir Meathead,
Immersion of the hand in an ice water bucket for 3-5 minute intervals (no frostbite) with very gentle, full range of motion flexion of your hand when withdrawn is how I'd start off.  I'd do this for the first 36 hours with a NSAID of your choice (I favor aspirin unless your stomach is touchy), taken to reduce the inflammation and discomfort.  If that reduces the swelling and gives you flexibility, switch to some light heat in the form of a wetted wash cloth that has been microwaved to warmth but not burning hot.  Moist heat penetrates.
I'd avoid strenuous gripping of tools, baseballs, lawnmowers, chainsaws, jackhammers, and throttles during this time.  Rest the joints.
I'd also use an ace bandage or coflex tape to wrap it for compression of the area and restriction on the joints if you have to work (not easy for a butcher).
Elastic, fingerless, glove-type compression sleeves can be had at most big pharmacy stores or wally world pharmacy.

Recommend a physical therapist before a doctor if you feel the need to talk to someone; they'll give you a simpler diagnosis and a course of action to follow instead of scheduling you for surgery.

Your body healed itself before and probably will again with some time and attention.

Thank you very much 

[J.Mencalice]

Sir Meathead,
Immersion of the hand in an ice water bucket for 3-5 minute intervals (no frostbite) with very gentle, full range of motion flexion of your hand when withdrawn is how I'd start off.  I'd do this for the first 36 hours with a NSAID of your choice (I favor aspirin unless your stomach is touchy), taken to reduce the inflammation and discomfort.  If that reduces the swelling and gives you flexibility, switch to some light heat in the form of a wetted wash cloth that has been microwaved to warmth but not burning hot.  Moist heat penetrates.
I'd avoid strenuous gripping of tools, baseballs, lawnmowers, chainsaws, jackhammers, and throttles during this time.  Rest the joints.
I'd also use an ace bandage or coflex tape to wrap it for compression of the area and restriction on the joints if you have to work (not easy for a butcher).
Elastic, fingerless, glove-type compression sleeves can be had at most big pharmacy stores or wally world pharmacy.

Recommend a physical therapist before a doctor if you feel the need to talk to someone; they'll give you a simpler diagnosis and a course of action to follow instead of scheduling you for surgery.

Your body healed itself before and probably will again with some time and attention.

Thank you very much 

Oh yeah, lastly, no heavy bag workouts for a week or so.

[Bighead]

Sir Meathead,
Immersion of the hand in an ice water bucket for 3-5 minute intervals (no frostbite) with very gentle, full range of motion flexion of your hand when withdrawn is how I'd start off.  I'd do this for the first 36 hours with a NSAID of your choice (I favor aspirin unless your stomach is touchy), taken to reduce the inflammation and discomfort.  If that reduces the swelling and gives you flexibility, switch to some light heat in the form of a wetted wash cloth that has been microwaved to warmth but not burning hot.  Moist heat penetrates.
I'd avoid strenuous gripping of tools, baseballs, lawnmowers, chainsaws, jackhammers, and throttles during this time.  Rest the joints.
I'd also use an ace bandage or coflex tape to wrap it for compression of the area and restriction on the joints if you have to work (not easy for a butcher).
Elastic, fingerless, glove-type compression sleeves can be had at most big pharmacy stores or wally world pharmacy.
https://www.coppercompression.com/products/copper-compression-fit-for-hands?utm_medium=cpc&utm_source=googlepla&variant=10174733253&gclid=Cj0KCQjw37fZBRD3ARIsAJihSr39F7wRUfeseu8OYZzKjyEf8jRie5bR6wdKiL8IED-Qsj9rnEikzkAaAqrwEALw_wcB

Recommend a physical therapist before a doctor if you feel the need to talk to someone; they'll give you a simpler diagnosis and a course of action to follow instead of scheduling you for surgery.

Your body healed itself before and probably will again with some time and attention.

Been working for an Orthopeadic sugeon for near 30 yrs and would never schedule a surgery for a swollen hand. Where do you people come up with this stuff

[J.Mencalice]

Sir Meathead,
Immersion of the hand in an ice water bucket for 3-5 minute intervals (no frostbite) with very gentle, full range of motion flexion of your hand when withdrawn is how I'd start off.  I'd do this for the first 36 hours with a NSAID of your choice (I favor aspirin unless your stomach is touchy), taken to reduce the inflammation and discomfort.  If that reduces the swelling and gives you flexibility, switch to some light heat in the form of a wetted wash cloth that has been microwaved to warmth but not burning hot.  Moist heat penetrates.
I'd avoid strenuous gripping of tools, baseballs, lawnmowers, chainsaws, jackhammers, and throttles during this time.  Rest the joints.
I'd also use an ace bandage or coflex tape to wrap it for compression of the area and restriction on the joints if you have to work (not easy for a butcher).
Elastic, fingerless, glove-type compression sleeves can be had at most big pharmacy stores or wally world pharmacy.
https://www.coppercompression.com/products/copper-compression-fit-for-hands?utm_medium=cpc&utm_source=googlepla&variant=10174733253&gclid=Cj0KCQjw37fZBRD3ARIsAJihSr39F7wRUfeseu8OYZzKjyEf8jRie5bR6wdKiL8IED-Qsj9rnEikzkAaAqrwEALw_wcB

Recommend a physical therapist before a doctor if you feel the need to talk to someone; they'll give you a simpler diagnosis and a course of action to follow instead of scheduling you for surgery.

Your body healed itself before and probably will again with some time and attention.

Been working for an Orthopeadic sugeon for near 30 yrs and would never schedule a surgery for a swollen hand. Where do you people come up with this stuff

From working in the medical arena long enough to spell "orthopedic/orthopaedic surgeon" after 44 years and seeing so many quacks in action that I check for feathers when they leave a room.

[Hook#3287]

Rob, looks like you might have to take another couple of weeks off of cutting up cows and such.

Maybe come back out east?

[The emperor has no clothes]

Rob, looks like you might have to take another couple of weeks off of cutting up cows and such.

Maybe come back out east?

I'd love to Bill. But we are going to Alaska for 3 weeks in July. I think they like having an old man around picking fish. (Gives them something to laugh about when they are working there butts off)

[Bighead]

Sir Meathead,
Immersion of the hand in an ice water bucket for 3-5 minute intervals (no frostbite) with very gentle, full range of motion flexion of your hand when withdrawn is how I'd start off.  I'd do this for the first 36 hours with a NSAID of your choice (I favor aspirin unless your stomach is touchy), taken to reduce the inflammation and discomfort.  If that reduces the swelling and gives you flexibility, switch to some light heat in the form of a wetted wash cloth that has been microwaved to warmth but not burning hot.  Moist heat penetrates.
I'd avoid strenuous gripping of tools, baseballs, lawnmowers, chainsaws, jackhammers, and throttles during this time.  Rest the joints.
I'd also use an ace bandage or coflex tape to wrap it for compression of the area and restriction on the joints if you have to work (not easy for a butcher).
Elastic, fingerless, glove-type compression sleeves can be had at most big pharmacy stores or wally world pharmacy.
https://www.coppercompression.com/products/copper-compression-fit-for-hands?utm_medium=cpc&utm_source=googlepla&variant=10174733253&gclid=Cj0KCQjw37fZBRD3ARIsAJihSr39F7wRUfeseu8OYZzKjyEf8jRie5bR6wdKiL8IED-Qsj9rnEikzkAaAqrwEALw_wcB

Recommend a physical therapist before a doctor if you feel the need to talk to someone; they'll give you a simpler diagnosis and a course of action to follow instead of scheduling you for surgery.

Your body healed itself before and probably will again with some time and attention.

Been working for an Orthopeadic sugeon for near 30 yrs and would never schedule a surgery for a swollen hand. Where do you people come up with this stuff

From working in the medical arena long enough to spell "orthopedic/orthopaedic surgeon" after 44 years and seeing so many quacks in action that I check for feathers when they leave a room.

Yeah so i misplaced the A and E sue me. I too have. Een in the medical field for 33 years and yes there are quacks everywhere but someone wanting to cut you for simple swelling? Come on.......if you have actually seen this happen please report said Dr to the proper people.

[threevalks]

The last guy I knew with that problem is dead now.

[DDT (12)]

Rob,

I think Britman and Baldo might be on to something... 'Give it a rest' and see what happens...

DDT

[baldo]

Oh yeah, lastly, no heavy bag workouts for a week or so.

 

[The emperor has no clothes]

Oh yeah, lastly, no heavy bag workouts for a week or so.

 

Is he talking about Brenda ? 

[rocketray]

as a doctor in the house.....hand arthritis afflicts some 2/3's of people in their 60"s--as motorcycle riders it is probably higher here..the usual NSAID's/ice/rest  and maybe a cruise control is in order