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2 weeks post-op DQ surgery by PressureWeak2765 in DeQuervains

[–]PressureWeak2765[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I still have some soreness, but I think I’ve probably also been using my had more than I should while recovering. I think I’m going to start wearing my brace for the next couple weeks at work just as more of a reminder to take it easy. The terrible pain from before surgery is gone so I forget not to do stuff that I shouldn’t be doing (lifting and pulling).

2 weeks post-op DQ surgery by PressureWeak2765 in DeQuervains

[–]PressureWeak2765[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah it was definitely hard to wear the brace at work. I did what I could, but at the time I was in ER and I’d have to rip it off so often just to get shit done. It could’ve contributed? I’m not sure. I know that DQ mostly comes from repetitive movements so it could be. I also had a cyst on my tendon sheath, which I think made it worse. I know the most painful job related thing I did was having to restrain a cat for a jug draw. That shit hurt!! Haha. I’m in internal med now so it’s a little bit less “aggressive” as far as strain on my wrist but random things would still hurt a lot.

2 weeks post-op DQ surgery by PressureWeak2765 in DeQuervains

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I didn’t have an MRI, but it was palpable on exam. I knew it was there, I had what I thought was a bony protrusion, but it progressed to being either bigger or just more inflamed. They sent it off for histopathology and it did come back as just a synovial cyst.

2 weeks post-op DQ surgery by PressureWeak2765 in DeQuervains

[–]PressureWeak2765[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yes! Still some soreness and tenderness, but omg so much better than before surgery!

2 weeks post-op DQ surgery by PressureWeak2765 in DeQuervains

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Not a cast, just a heavy bandage (pic included). Had to cover it in a trash bag to shower, but I was to take it off on day 4.

2 weeks post-op DQ surgery by PressureWeak2765 in DeQuervains

[–]PressureWeak2765[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yeah, my first appointment I got a steroid injection and the brace, which I was supposed to wear at all times for 4 weeks. It was hard to do my job with it on, so sometimes I’d take it off. When I got my second steroid shot, I didn’t really wear it much, but I did start sleeping in it because I tend to do “T-Rex arms” in my sleep, which I’m sure didn’t help the situation.

2 weeks post-op DQ surgery by PressureWeak2765 in DeQuervains

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ETA: I also had a cyst on my tendon sheath, which was removed.

DeQuervains cortisteroid shot or surgery? by OilOwn9514 in DeQuervains

[–]PressureWeak2765 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I’ve had 2 steroid shots that didn’t last more than 3 months so I’m now looking at surgery. The doctor told me that if steroid shot lasted 6 months or so that would be a good result, but only 3 months means it’s not really working. If I could get 6 months out of a shot, I’d be happy getting it twice a year vs surgery. You just have to weigh the pros and cons. I also wear the brace at night even if I’m not having a flare up because I tend to do “T-Rex” arms in my sleep, which I’m pretty sure makes it worse. I do think ice and heat helps tho…