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I am having pains in my wrist which i have been told by a chiropractor it is inflammation. i am breastfeeding have been treating with ice pack, voltaren gel and wrist gard. but the pain is getting worse. is there anything else i can do?

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Acupuncture: Acupuncture can be very helpful for inflammatory wrist problems.

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Answered 9/14/2020

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A member asked:

I am having pains in my wrist which i have been told by a chiropractor it is inflammation. i am breastfeeding have been treating with ice pack, voltaren gel and wrist gard. but the pain is getting worse. is there anything else i can do?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Dr Malerman and another doctor agreed

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