I broke my wrist 18 months ago, and it started to hurt again, what's wrong?

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<p>Hi,</p>

<p>I know lots of smart people post on these boards and in desperate need of some help. Here's my case:</p>

<p>I am a 16 year old male. About 16 months ago I broke my wrist snowboarding. I wore a splint and cast for 2 weeks each. I'm not sure what went wrong, maybe it just took a long time to heal, or maybe I started using it too soon and played tennis too soon with it, but it still kept hurting and feeling sore and weak for about 8 months after I broke it, the doctor said it should be fine in 2-4 months. I went to a wrist specialist and a orthopedic surgeon and they couldn't fine out what was wrong. I even had an MRI done and nothing was found. They just to do exercises with it. Anyways after about 9 months it basically felt 100%, I played JV tennis for a season and I was feeling great and had no wrists pain for about 7 months. Then, about a month ago, now 16 months after the break it is starting to hurt again. What's wrong? It mainly hurts when I put pressure on it, but even things like squeezing a bottle and turning a door handle hurt. Playing tennis hurts when I hit the ball. I have been playing a lot of tennis to try to make varsity next year and have changed my grip like 2 months ago which makes me hit with more spin and use my wrist more. After all this time my wrist is starting to hurt again and I really want to play tennis! What's wrong? I'm really frustrated with this problem.</p>

<p>Anyone have any experience or know anything? All insight is appreciated. I am going to see a wrist specialist next week.</p>

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<p>I am a Doctor.</p>

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<p>You might have carpal tunnel or something like that. IDK. We aren’t doctors. Just tell the doctor what you told us at your next visit. Good luck.</p>

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<p>now, i’m not a doctor but…</p>

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<p>But judging by the fact that you came here to ask for medical help, I’d say it’s probably neurological… so get a brain biopsy. And don’t worry, it’s never lupus.</p>

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<p>Well, generally you’re gonna have soreness in that wrist for the rest of your life, that’s just what happens when you break a bone at a joint. For example, during the winter time your hand will probably be sore with the cool weather. That’s just kinda how it goes. Of course, if you’re having pain that you think is more than just what to be expected…i don’t know, you’ve already said you went to doctors and they couldn’t find anything wrong, which again leads me back to the ‘it’s just gonna be sore’ answer above. Honestly, playing tennis may not be a great idea if it makes your hand sore.</p>