Wrist/hand pain

I can't disagree. Over the years going all the way back to my 20s I have had brief periods of pain in my hands my wrists and arms. It comes with the job. That is to be expected. Most of the time this kind of pain can be limited by using an analgesic cream of some type. The thing is pain is the human body's warning system something is wrong. The length of time and when it hurts and how much it hurts can be a clue. Getting X-rays should not be that expensive. The only issue is most places are still not doing non emergency medical testing. If this hand and wrist pain goes away that is great. If it does not and does not subside soon the OP should see a physician.

 

We only get one body. After a few years, it becomes important to do as much as we can to stay healthy! I blame a lot of my issues today at 62 on decisions I made 20 to 30 years ago. Can't stress this hard enough. You don't want to be living stuck in a wheelchair in pain 100% of the time. Between my pain and dealing with diabetes as well as Epilepsy, I take almost 16 different medications. Honestly, I wish I had taken better care of myself when in my 20s and 30s! It sure sucks being wheelchair-bound!

 

I was born with a mild case of arthritis. It comes and goes. I get it in my fingers, wrist, and elbows mostly but have had it in my toes and ankles. I Can go months sometimes years with no pain and then boom it hits hard. Dr’s have always told me that my body is to young for any surgeries because they can do more harm than good. They all say wait until I’m older than 65.
I have found the copper fit compression gloves and socks have helped and make it go away fast and I recomend you try them out.
I know the open finger driving gloves is a running joke about being a super trucker but sometimes there is a good and real reason to wear them other than showing off your trucker skills. Lol!

 

Probably Carpal tunnel. I’ve had it for about 15 yrs. Its painfull sometimes, running along the top of my hands, up arms, even into my shoulders and collar bone, chest area. Once the pain gets bad enough, I’ll need surgery on both, along with wrists, my left wrist has a popping sound, caused by handcuffs, 34 yrs. ago. My sister had the surgery, it went well.Immediate relief, She encourages Me to have it done. My Mother, also. But not so well, she ended up getting both wrists fused, a rare thing. The tell tale sign, of carpal tunnel syndrome, is when your hands normally relaxed, it tends to be in a claw like position. I find webbing fingers together, and stretching them backwards helps a lot. Also wrapping my hand around each wrist and squeezing them, brings instant relief. Maybe a wrist band will help. Best to get it x rayed. Some forms of arthritis, progression can be slowed with medication. Best to get diagnosed, just in case.

 

The spinner isn't meant for use except when backing. The Funkliner steering wheel is too thin more my taste. I found I was squeezing the carp out if unintentionally. I put on one of those leather steering wheel covers. It helped. Depending on the "spokes" of the steering wheel you can alternate holding those during the long hours of driving straight. There's not much reason to hold the wheel with more strenght than you would hold a glass of water. Whatever you do keep changing your grip position very often. You hands aren't meant to be in any position all day everyday.

 

Shorter strokes and more lotion might help. Seriously though, wearing a wrist band with a metal brace at night is the first thing a doctor will tell you. While sleeping most will curl the wrist and pinch the carpal. After a few years it starts becoming noticeable during the day. I had both hands and my right elbow cut due to nerve damage. Not fun but quick relief.

Also I had to have lasiks done for poor vision. Too many nights away from the wife going blind. If the wrist braces work, about $12 each at any drug store, things will be better in a couple weeks. Then when it is convenient you can schedule the surgery for a permanent repair. As for the other problem I do not think mankind has an answer.

 

I'm 60 years old. Everything hurts these days

 

I also drive a 2019 International LT, and find that adjusting both armrests for maximum support lets me relax my arms and hands.