Dentistry and hand/finger issues

[maryanne213]

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So i have a little situation here. I'm startin d-school this fall, but these past few weeks, my dominant hand has been experiencing quite some pain and is also pretty stiff. I've experienced this a few times over the years, but not to this extent. I'm probably going to get it checked out, but in the meantime, I'm worried that this will effect my work in dental school and ultimately as a dentist 🙁

What do you guys think/?

 

[tinman831]

Do you use the computer a lot? I have a friend who works with one hours and hours a day and he's got carpal tunnel syndrome now.

If there is anything about your health that you are concerned about, the best thing you can do is contact your physician.

 

[cba]

So i have a little situation here. I'm startin d-school this fall, but these past few weeks, my dominant hand has been experiencing quite some pain and is also pretty stiff. I've experienced this a few times over the years, but not to this extent. I'm probably going to get it checked out, but in the meantime, I'm worried that this will effect my work in dental school and ultimately as a dentist 🙁

What do you guys think/?

I hope that it will not affect your career plans but you need to get it diagnosed before you start worrying. Good luck.

 

[superchris147]

So i have a little situation here. I'm startin d-school this fall, but these past few weeks, my dominant hand has been experiencing quite some pain and is also pretty stiff. I've experienced this a few times over the years, but not to this extent. I'm probably going to get it checked out, but in the meantime, I'm worried that this will effect my work in dental school and ultimately as a dentist 🙁

What do you guys think/?

considering your first year at most schools is mainly book work then i wouldn't worry about it too much. you'll be alright

 

[JohnUNLV]

You could stop posting in online forums? Typing does cause quite a strain for some people.

But seriously, you need to go to the doctor, not ask strangers online what they think. 😍

 

[maryanne213]

thanks for the replies, yes i'm getting it checked out, i injured it years ago, looks like its coming back to haunt me. but im just curious what my options would be if its something like carpal tunnel. i read an article about a dentist being diagnosed with it and had to quit practicing after 7 years.

 

[JohnUNLV]

thanks for the replies, yes i'm getting it checked out, i injured it years ago, looks like its coming back to haunt me. but im just curious what my options would be if its something like carpal tunnel. i read an article about a dentist being diagnosed with it and had to quit practicing after 7 years.

Not that any predent could really diagnose you or assess your future options in life but... lets say you lose use of your whole hand, there is always teaching and administration for a dental school to fall back on.

 

[xxJuiceDxx]

Dominant hand huh? Either stop typing or stop watching pron as well as the ensuing activity that is stimulated by pron viewage. And congrats on your acceptance. 🙂


EDIT: Noticed your screenname is maryanne...