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Sprained wrist 8 mon ago. hand doc said it is not healed yet. said i need to rest and ice more.area is so tender that ice is very painful. how to ice?

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Dr. Vahe Yetimyan answered

Painful wrist.: Wrap the ice in a towel and also take over the counter pain medication sucn as tylenol (acetaminophen) or advil.

Answered 3/30/2016

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Dr. Daniel Mass answered

Specializes in Orthopedic Surgery

Second opinion: a wrist sprain that is still painful after six weeks needs a complete evaluation including special X-rays and an MRI. get a second opinion.

Dr Ihle agreed

Answered 3/30/2016

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A member asked:

Sprained wrist 8 mon ago. hand doc said it is not healed yet. said i need to rest and ice more.area is so tender that ice is very painful. how to ice?

3 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Vahe Yetimyan answered

Dr. Daniel Mass answered

Dr Ihle agreed

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