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I snapped a tendon in my wrist picking up my granddaughter (under 30lbs). Could this be a lupus related thing?

A MyLupusTeam Member asked a question 💭
Alberta, Canada

Back in February I picked up my one year old granddaughter and felt a sharp pain in my wrist. After a few days it became clear that something was wrong so I went for an X-ray but they said nothing was broken. I put a splint on it anyway as it was very painful especially if I put any weight on it. Fast forward to today it still hurts when I put weight on it and at a recent drs appointment she said I have snapped a tendon and need surgery or the tiny bones in my wrist will begin to disintegrate… read more

August 3
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This is absolutely worth taking seriously — and no, it's not just a "weird you thing." Lupus can very much be connected to tendon problems like this.

Lupus can cause inflammation in the tendons (the tissues connecting muscles to bones), which is called tendinitis. It can also cause something called tendon laxity, where Show Full Answer

This is absolutely worth taking seriously — and no, it's not just a "weird you thing." Lupus can very much be connected to tendon problems like this.

Lupus can cause inflammation in the tendons (the tissues connecting muscles to bones), which is called tendinitis. It can also cause something called tendon laxity, where tendons become loose and don't hold muscles and bones together properly. This can make tendons more vulnerable to injury — even from everyday activities like lifting a grandchild or a laundry basket. The fact that it's now happening in both wrists is particularly worth flagging to your rheumatologist, as lupus-related joint and tendon issues often affect both sides of the body symmetrically.

Given the seriousness of what your doctor has said about potential bone deterioration and loss of hand function, it's really important to:

- Follow up urgently about the surgery recommendation for the first wrist
- Report the new wrist pain immediately to your doctor — don't wait
- Discuss with your rheumatologist whether lupus-related inflammation could be contributing to tendon vulnerability

Please don't put this on the back burner — two wrists in one year is a pattern that deserves prompt medical attention. 💛

August 3
A MyLupusTeam Member

This is from lupus, as tendon inflammation and injury occur. I also have a hand tendon issue, for which I use a splint at times and do hand exercises daily. I suggest immersing the affected area in cold water, as that gives me tremendous relief. Please discuss it with your rheumatologist next time, too.

August 3

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