Does anyone know what type of specialist to go too for wrist and hand?

Question: I've been having pain on my right hand and more towards my wrist area, its started during my 3rd trimester of pregnancy and still have it and now baby is 3mos old. It hurts when i move my hand certain ways and painful whenever my joints or bone pops. its like they rub on each other and it hurts..So wondering what type of doctor to look for or go too..thanks

Answers:
Try wearing a hand splint- this is very common in pregnany. (New mom tendonitis) If you are not breastfeeding take some otc antiinflamitories like aleve. If it does not get better go to your regular dr. Be careful how you are picking up the new baby. This can be making the problem worse. Hope you get better soon.

Other Answers:
An osteopath or give a chiroprator a try.

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You could start by finding a good orthopaedic doctor. There are also ones that specialize in hand/wrist problems, such as carpal tunnel syndrome, etc.

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I'd try chropractor first, then orthopedic doctor who specializes in hands. If you go to chropractor, know that there are different style.. regular one who twist you into pretzels, and cracks and pops your bones, and what is called "GROSTIC" method chiropractors. "NUKA" method is similar. They do not pop and crack and are alot gentler.

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orthopedic surgeon. just had surgery on my right hand last tuesday.
Source(s):
A Dr.Staton of Tomball did my wrist. Verry good job, but have to be off work for 2 weeks.

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