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Hey folks,

I've been trying a project recently that has a mono in it. At first it felt too tweaky but after many sessions it now feels fine. Just painful on the skin! I never had an issue before, but the day after my last session my finger has swollen up. It's not really sore, just a bit stiff. The swelling is mainly around the 2nd joint. It does not feel like its tendon related but I'm not sure. I'd say it's about 15% bigger then normal.

Has anyone had this before? Should I be worried? Should I ice it?

In reply to Beardyman:

A2 pulley?

In reply to Beardyman:

RICE!
wait till the swelling goes down and test it gently, you dont want to be popping a finger tendon just through being impatient with healing. Im bad for that, currently got a sprained wrist but bugger me can I sit still?

In reply to tallpaulselfridge:

I don't think so. I think it's swelling in the finger joint...

In reply to Beardyman:

Sounds like it could get worse if not seen to. Could you maybe have dislocated or twisted it slightly with all that hanging around?

In reply to tallpaulselfridge:

I'm wondering if it could be collateral ligament damage? Been reading some articles about it and it sounds about right. Either that or arthritis...

In reply to Beardyman:

You won't find a proper diagnosis on a forum (duh) but if that's any help, I had a similar thing a few years ago on my index finger.

The finger would swell, especially after long sessions, and then the swelling would go away after a few hours.

Apparently it was a "bursitis". Nothing serious if compared with tendonitis or pulleys.

I did not stop climbing - I just took it easy for a few weeks, climbing 1 or 2 grades lower and avoiding nasty holds, you know the way...

I hope you find your solution

In reply to Pierre Fuentes:


Haha, yeah I know but it helps come up with suggestions about possible ailments, thus allowing me to do some more internet self diagnosis.

It's been 6 days now and it's still swollen. Not really any pain tho, although I have not climbed on it.