Unexpected prognosis

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Much had happened during the 6-weeks+ period after the last appointment with Dr Annuar, the orthopedic at SJMC:

  • I finished the prescribed Arcoxia. I took it at night after supper so that I wouldn't be lulled by its painkiller effect and thereby doing stuff that would aggravate the injury, and yet I would benefit from its anti-inflammatory property. I stopped taking it like 3-4 days before appointment with physiotherapist so that I could provide a more accurate feedback to her.
  • I missed 3 out of 6 physio sessions: 2 due to illness and 1 was because I was away in Butterworth.
  • Therapist said I could resume swimming, and doing assisted push-ups i.e. with knees on the mat. Both didn't cause any issue (yay!). In fact, I now could do some full push-ups.
  • I injured my left wrist, highly likely by overdoing the physio exercises. I probably didn't recognise the limit of my strength and therefore agreed to use heavier weights.  Fortunately, it's much better now, after diligently applying and rubbing ointment on it daily, as advised by therapist.
  • The pain level had decreased significantly but still very noticeable at its worst when I do certain actions that placed pressure on the hand when doing certain actions e.g. when drying my hair with towel, when twisting particularly hard-to-turn doorknobs. Still avoiding lifting heavy stuff though.

Given the above, I thought the orthopedic would order further physio sessions and ultrasound + K-laser treatments. However, after getting the above information and testing the elbow to determine my reaction to the pain, he said that I could just continue physio exercises at home. Recovery would take about 6 months (from the start of this treatment regime) i.e. late October. Some patients even take up to a year. Continue to use the brace and take the usual precaution.

I hope I'll fully recover by October, just before my planned trip to Australia.

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