Hurt my wrist Mountain Biking

[Giulianna23]

Went mountain biking last Thursday and did about 8 miles I crashed pretty hard into a tree and I was able to avoid hitting my face using my hands ....I handle it pretty good. I didn't feel any pain until the next day (Friday) and it was swolen pretty bad I thought it was going to be ok by Saturday but nop.....still hurting today...way less but still hurting and it pops every time I twist it even when using the mouse at work it gives me the feel like its going to move out of place I know it won't but it just feels like that. I was wondering if I should just rest my wrist for a few days or can I ride gently or train indoors?...BTW I got me a fluid indoors trainer and got some new mtb shoes and clipless pedals so I started practicing yesterday cliping and uncliping. I am a little worry about my wrist but I dont want to stop riding. Now with all these rain I wanna take advantage whenever we have a good day or even a few good hours.

Any suggestions what to do. Warm water, ice packs,bengay, etc etc?..

Thanks ladies.

[indysteel]

My advice is short and sweet: See a doctor.

I hope you feel better soon!!!

[Catrin]

My advice is short and sweet: See a doctor.

I hope you feel better soon!!!

I concur - get to a doctor sooner rather than later! I do hope that things heal quickly and you feel better soon.

[OakLeaf]

+1 on the doctor.

When I sprained my wrists a year and a half ago, I learned plenty about everything that can go wrong with all those little bones and tiny passages for the blood vessels and nerves. It was pretty scary, and the scariest part is that often the only symptom is pain until stuff starts to necrotize.

Thankfully I didn't have any of those complications, but you should get it checked out. Hope it's "just" sprained and that you heal up quick.